CCNet
Apr 25, 2025 • 3 min read
From IT to Manufacturing: How Companies Secure Their Entire Infrastructure
Industrial companies are facing a new challenge: Digital transformation brings enormous benefits to production – but also new risks. Production networks, machine controls (SCADA, PLC), and IoT sensors are now tightly connected to IT systems.
However, this connectivity makes production facilities vulnerable to cyberattacks. A single compromised access point can disable machine controls, sabotage production processes, and endanger sensitive data.
How Can Companies Protect IT, OT & IoT Together?
By implementing an integrated security strategy that combines all components.
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Where Are the Security Risks?
Traditional IT security concepts are no longer sufficient to protect production environments.
The biggest vulnerabilities in modern industrial companies:
- Uncontrolled access to machine controls – Who is allowed to access SCADA & PLC systems, and when?
- Lack of network segmentation – Attacks from the IT network can spread freely into production.
- Security gaps due to outdated controls – Many machines operate on unpatched systems.
- Lack of monitoring & threat detection – Many attacks go undetected for weeks.
The Solution:
IT, OT, and IoT security must be seamlessly integrated to effectively protect production processes.
The Holistic Security Approach for IT, OT & IoT
To protect against modern cyberattacks, companies need a centralized platform that monitors and secures all critical security systems.
With the CCNet Industrial Security Dashboard, companies gain an integrated security solution that connects IT, OT & IoT.
Clearly Separate IT and OT Networks
- Segmentation with Next-Gen Firewalls (e.g., Forcepoint)
- Prevent lateral attacks between IT & OT
- Secure machine communication via VLANs & encrypted protocols
Access Control & Authorization with IAM (Keycloak)
- Strict access controls for production facilities
- Multi-factor authentication (MFA) for maintenance access
- Detailed logging for compliance & audits
Real-Time Monitoring for IT & OT with SIEM & IDS
- SIEM analyzes critical security events in real time
- IDS detects attacks on machine controls
- Automatic alerts for anomalies in production
Integrating IoT & Sensor Data into the Security Strategy
- Monitoring of temperature, vibration, & energy consumption sensors
- Protection against manipulation & external threats for IoT sensors
- Automatic detection of anomalies & irregularities
Meeting Compliance Requirements for NIS2 & IEC 62443
- Automated audit reports for security certifications
- Detailed tracking of all security-related incidents
- Protection against fines & regulatory violations
Why Is an Integrated Security Strategy Essential?
- Traditional IT security is not enough to secure production processes.
- Uncontrolled access to machine controls endangers security.
- A cyberattack on production can cause millions in losses.
Industrial companies must implement a comprehensive security solution that unifies IT, OT & IoT on a centralized platform.
With the CCNet Industrial Security Dashboard, you keep your entire infrastructure under control.
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Next-Gen Firewalls & Network Segmentation: How Companies Secure IT & OT Environments
Why are traditional firewalls not sufficient for OT environments?
Because they cannot analyze industrial protocols and do not allow deep segmentation – modern threats often remain undetected.
What is the goal of network segmentation in industry?
To isolate IT, OT, and IoT systems from each other and only allow authorized traffic between the areas.
Which functions do next-gen firewalls offer specifically for industrial environments?
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI), user-based access control, detection of OT protocols, AI-powered threat detection, and segmentation.
How do typical security gaps in production networks arise?
Through lack of separation between IT and OT, unsecured remote access, outdated protocols, and unencrypted IoT communication.
How could known attacks have been prevented through segmentation?
Through strict separation of network areas and monitoring of data traffic, the spread or manipulation would have been prevented.
Which protocols need to be protected by NGFW in OT environments?
Typical industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, and DNP3.
What does a zero-trust approach bring in IT-OT networks?
It ensures that every access is individually checked and only allowed after strong authentication – even internally.
How can suspicious OT traffic be detected?
Through real-time monitoring with SIEM and intrusion detection systems (IDS), specifically adapted to industrial networks.
Why are regular tests and audits important in OT networks?
To uncover vulnerabilities, optimize firewall rules, and meet compliance requirements such as NIS2 or IEC 62443.
