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ADVISORY & COMPLIANCE
IT/OT Convergence Cybersecurity
As organisations connect operational technology to enterprise systems, the risks of IT OT Convergence increase significantly.
Complete Cyber supports organisations with IT and OT integration strategies, architecture reviews and governance frameworks that protect both business data and industrial operations.
94%
of organisations report being at risk of OT cyber incidents
TXOne Networks – 2024 Cybersecurity Report
68%
of cyber incidents originated from penetration attacks through IT systems.
TXOne Networks – 2024 Cybersecurity Report
98%
experienced IT incidents that impacted OT environments
TXOne Networks – 2024 Cybersecurity Report
31%
of organisations experienced six or more OT cyber intrusions in a single year.
Fortinet – 2024 State of OT & Cybersecurity Report
IT/OT CONVERGENCE
What Is IT/OT Convergence?
IT/OT Convergence refers to the integration of information technology systems with operational technology environments that control industrial processes.
As organisations connect production systems, manufacturing networks and enterprise platforms, IT and OT integration improves visibility and efficiency but introduces new cybersecurity risks.
CHALLENGES
IT/OT Convergence Challenges
Converging IT and OT environments introduces security challenges that traditional enterprise security programmes were not designed to address.
Expanded Attack Surface
Connecting industrial networks to enterprise IT increases exposure to cyber threats.
Protocol and Architecture Gaps
Industrial protocols such as Modbus, DNP3 and OPC were not designed with modern security controls.
Conflicting Security Priorities
IT focuses on confidentiality while OT prioritises safety and availability.
Regulatory Complexity
Converged environments must meet regulatory requirements across IT and OT frameworks.
Legacy System Exposure
Many industrial systems were not designed for internet connectivity.
Governance Silos
IT and OT teams often operate separately with different policies and security tools.
OUR METHODOLOGY
How Complete Cyber Secure Converged Environments
Identify
Assess
Review
Align
Roadmap
Map IT and OT assets, network boundaries and system dependencies to understand the full IT OT convergence environment.
​Conduct a unified risk assessment across IT and OT systems to evaluate cyber risk, operational safety impact and exposure.
Perform architecture and segmentation review to evaluate trust boundaries, network controls and secure IT and OT integration.
​Establish governance frameworks, policies and procedures that support a secure IT OT convergence strategy.
Deliver a prioritised remediation roadmap that strengthens security maturity and supports long term IT OT convergence benefits.
Industry-Spanning Expertise
Complete Cyber supports organisations navigating IT OT convergence in manufacturing, energy, transport and critical infrastructure environments where operational resilience and regulatory compliance are essential.
IT/OT CONVERGENCE
IT/OT Convergence Benefits
​Our IT/OT Convergence services help you:
​Secure Converged IT/OT Environments
Reduce exposure created by connecting enterprise systems with operational technology networks.
Eliminate Cross-Domain Blind Spots
Improve visibility across IT and OT assets, network boundaries and data flows.
Quantify Converged Risks
Understand cybersecurity and operational risk across integrated environments.
Strengthen Segmentation Controls
Improve network architecture between enterprise and industrial systems.
Achieve Dual-Framework Compliance
​Align governance with recognised IT and OT regulatory frameworks.
Protect Operational Continuity
​Improve resilience and availability while maintaining secure integration.
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