OT/ICS Security
We assess your industrial control systems (IT/OT segmentation, IEC 62443 and NERC CIP) without stopping operations.
Industry
Mining
Remote operations, critical OT assets and extended supply chains. We protect production continuity.
The context
More automation, more connectivity and an attack surface that grows with the operation
Mining operations increasingly depend on technology: control systems in processing plants, fleet telemetry, remotely operated equipment, satellite links and management platforms connected to the cloud.
That digitalization brings efficiency, but it also connects worlds that used to be separate. An intrusion that starts with an email on the corporate network can end up halting production or affecting people’s safety at a site thousands of meters above sea level.
We understand the reality of remote operations, contractors and legacy industrial systems, and we adapt every assessment so it does not interfere with operational continuity.
Key threats
The risks that matter most in a mining operation
We prioritize the scenarios with the greatest impact on production, safety and reputation.
Ransomware reaching the OT network
An attack that encrypts corporate servers can spread to historians, engineering workstations and control systems when IT/OT segmentation is weak.
Contractor remote access
Vendors and manufacturers that maintain equipment remotely are a frequent entry point when their access is not controlled or logged.
Legacy control systems
Equipment running unsupported operating systems and industrial protocols without authentication, which cannot be updated at IT’s pace.
Theft of strategic information
Exploration data, reserves, production plans and commercial contracts are targets for espionage and extortion.
Phishing aimed at field and finance staff
Emails and messages targeting those who approve payments or manage access, exploiting the distance between offices and operations.
Connected physical security
Cameras, access control and networked monitoring systems that, if poorly protected, become an additional way in.
Regulation and frameworks
References that guide security in a mining operation
IEC 62443
The international reference for protecting industrial automation and control systems through zones, conduits and security levels.
NIST SP 800-82
Security guidance for industrial control systems, useful to prioritize controls without affecting availability.
ISO/IEC 27001
An information security management system for corporate processes and strategic information.
NIST CSF 2.0
A framework to govern cybersecurity risk and report it to the board in a common language.
Law No. 29733
Protection of the personal data of employees, contractors and surrounding communities under Peruvian law.
Partner and insurer requirements
International buyers, lenders and cyber insurance policies increasingly ask for evidence of effective controls.
How we help
Services built for mining operations
We combine industrial security and offensive security to protect everything from the corporate office to the plant.
Red Team & Ethical Hacking
Human-led adversary exercises that test whether your organization detects and contains a real attack, with tactics mapped to MITRE ATT&CK.
Incident Response & Forensics
We contain the incident, identify the root cause and guide recovery following NIST SP 800-61.
Penetration Testing
Manual testing of web applications, APIs, mobile apps, infrastructure and cloud that goes where a scanner can’t.
Social Engineering & Awareness
Controlled phishing, vishing and malicious QR campaigns that measure the human factor and turn it into a line of defense.
Zero Trust
Consulting to design and adopt a zero trust model: identity, segmentation and continuous verification.
Frequently asked questions
What mining companies usually ask us
Can you work at remote mining sites?
Yes. Our consultants can work on site, following your health and safety protocols, inductions and site access requirements.
Can assessments affect production?
We favor passive techniques on the industrial network and run active tests only on authorized assets, on replicas or during maintenance windows coordinated with operations.
Where should we start?
With an OT asset inventory and a review of contractor remote access: they carry low risk to operations and usually reveal the most important gaps.
How do you manage contractor risk?
We assess how your vendors connect, what they can reach and how their activity is logged, and propose secure, auditable access controls.
Can you help if an incident affects the plant?
Yes. Our incident response team coordinates with operations to contain the threat, prioritizing people’s safety and production continuity.
Other industries
We also protect
Banking & Fintech
SBS and PCI DSS requirements, digital fraud and exposed APIs. We assess your risk through an attacker’s eyes.
Government
Digital citizen services, personal data and legacy systems. We help public entities protect them.
Let’s define the right scope for your organization
Tell us about your objectives and constraints. We will send you a proposal with scope, rules of engagement, timeline and deliverables.