Prevent production downtime — OT security and NIS2 compliance
OT/IT Security for Industrial Environments
IT/OT integration, Industry 4.0, critical infrastructure protection, secure production networks, and NIS2 compliance for manufacturers.
Anonymized Reference CaseIndustrial Supplier (Metal Processing) · Europe, 260 employees+
Initial Situation
Flat network between office and production floor, no OT monitoring, NIS2 applicability unclear.
Solution & Result
OT/IT segmentation per IEC 62443, 24/7 SIEM with OT sensors, NIS2 gap analysis and implementation including incident plan.
NIS2-compliant with documented management liability protection, attack surface drastically reduced, 0 security-related stoppages.
Connected production is efficient — and wide open if OT security is missing
- PLC/SCADA systems are rarely patched and often connected flat to office networks — one click away from a stoppage
- NIS2 has made many manufacturers personally liable — management is responsible
- One day of production downtime from a cyberattack typically costs more than the entire security investment
Segmented, monitored production networks with demonstrable NIS2 compliance
- Strict OT/IT segmentation per IEC 62443 — an office incident can no longer reach production
- 24/7 SIEM monitoring with OT anomaly detection — suspicious behavior caught before it escalates
- NIS2-compliant implementation including risk management, incident plan, and evidence documentation for liability protection
Industry-Specific Challenges
What makes IT particularly demanding for Manufacturing & Industry
OT Meets IT
Machine control systems (PLC/SCADA) were never built for network security — and are now connected and vulnerable.
NIS2 Obligations
Many manufacturers now fall under NIS2 — with personal management liability.
Downtime = Revenue Loss
Every hour of production downtime costs five to six figures — a security incident can be existential.
Old Machines, Long Lifecycles
Equipment runs for 15–20 years on unpatched systems — and still needs to be secured.
We knew our machines on the network were a risk — but not how to fix it. Clouderio cleanly separated OT and IT and got us NIS2-compliant.
Relevant Services
Our Solutions for Manufacturing & Industry
SIEM & 24/7 Monitoring
Around-the-clock security surveillance
Network & Infrastructure
Secure and scalable IT infrastructure
IT Security Audit
Find vulnerabilities before attackers do
NIS2 Compliance
Meet your NIS2 obligations — without the stress
Penetration Test (Pentest)
Ethical hacking for maximum security
Cybersecurity Services
Comprehensive cyber protection from a single source
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about Manufacturing & Industry at a glance.
01Do we fall under NIS2?+
Many manufacturers with 50+ employees or €10M+ revenue in affected sectors now fall under NIS2. In a free gap analysis we determine your exposure definitively.
02Do we have to replace our machines?+
No. Even old, unpatched PLC/SCADA systems can be effectively secured through network segmentation and monitoring — without touching the control system.
03Will the security work disrupt running production?+
No. Segmentation and monitoring are introduced during agreed maintenance windows — production continues throughout.
04Does this protect management from personal liability?+
NIS2 establishes personal responsibility at the management level. Our implementation includes risk management, an incident plan, and evidence documentation — the foundation of your liability protection.
IT Consulting for Manufacturing & Industry — no commitment
We know the requirements of your industry. In a free consultation we analyze your situation and show you concretely which solution makes sense for your business — with a binding offer within 5 business days.