Securing Critical Operations

IARM's Expertise in IACS Cybersecurity Assessments - A Case Study

Our client, a Fortune 500 company and a global leader in industrial automation, entrusted us, IARM, with the crucial task of conducting a cybersecurity audit for one of their refinery factories. With a vast workforce spanning 24,500 employees and a presence in over 100 countries, their dedication to excellence mirrors our own commitment to safeguarding their operations through robust cybersecurity measures.

IARM was tasked with ensuring the protection of sensitive data, systems, and infrastructure within the manufacturing process of our client’s refinery factory.

Approach

Our Approach encompassed a comprehensive strategy tailored to their unique needs:

  • Preparation of Control Factory Acceptance Test (CFAT) and Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
  • Conducting a thorough Risk Assessment
  • Reviewing Security Configurations
  • Ensuring Compliance with industry standards such as IEC 62443 and NIST
  • Providing Cybersecurity Training for factory operators
  • Developing an Incident Management Process
  • Validating Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans

The outcome of the project was the submission of a comprehensive CFAT/SAT document that documented the results of the audit. Our team also provided a vulnerability assessment report, highlighting the identified gaps and recommended solutions to address them.

This case study highlights IARM’s extensive expertise in industrial automation and control systems (IACS) cybersecurity audits. Our experience and commitment to delivering tailored security solutions have enabled us to assist our customer in protecting their critical assets and processes.

Key highlights

Industrial Automation & Control Systems (IACS) are an essential part of most critical infrastructure and critical services, but they are also vulnerable to cyber threats that can disrupt operations and compromise sensitive information. The term IACS refers to all the components (SCADA, PLCs, HMI etc.,) that are integrated to critical infrastructures and industrial production establishments.

Our Customers

  • TOP Industrial Automation company in the world is working with IARM to deliver specialized security solutions for their customers. IARM has performed IACS Cyber Security services (CFAT, CSAT, Security Standards and Site audit) to world’s largest refinery plant.

  • One of the well-known business groups in India, having their Thermal plant in Tamilnadu has chosen IARM to perform IACS Cybersecurity services for their factory. We are a Trusted Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS) Cybersecurity Solutions