OT Cyber Security Consultancy

=Method provides specialist OT Cyber Security Consultancy services for organisations facing complex challenges associated with securing operational technology environments and industrial control systems. Our consultants combine OT Cyber Security expertise with an understanding of UK and European regulatory frameworks and the operational, engineering and organisational factors that influence OT Cyber Security.

We work with clients to develop appropriate governance and risk management strategies, and strengthen their adaptability and resilience to cyber security incidents without compromising the safety, availability or reliability of critical operations.

Consultancy Topics

• Procedures and Governance Creation
• Cyber Security Risk Assessment
• Incident Response Tabletop Exercise
• Client Cyber Security Procedures Gap Analysis

Procedures and Governance Creation

=Method supports organisations in developing robust OT Cyber Security Risk Management procedures and policy documents that reflect their regulatory environment and the specific requirements and risks of operational technology systems. We work with clients to establish clear processes, responsibilities and decision-making frameworks that support effective OT Cyber Security risk management as part of wider business continuity planning.

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Cyber Security Risk Assessment

=Method supports organisations, at board, management, and engineering levels, in understanding their context for cyber risk management and identifying justifiable levels of risk tolerability against which cyber threats and vulnerabilities can be assessed to inform the development and implementation of appropriate and proportionate security countermeasures.

=Method consultants can assist organisations in developing the key inputs necessary for accurate and comprehensive risk assessment:

• Scope definition
• Asset identification
• Threat intelligence
• Vulnerability assessment

=Method can facilitate both initial and detailed security risk assessments, per ISA/IEC 62443 Part 3-2, using a variety of recognised risk assessment methods to align with your organisation’s existing safety, operational, and IT information security risk assessments and business continuity and disaster recovery planning.

The Cyber Security Assessment is an in-depth evaluation of your organisation’s security posture, governance, and operational technology environment, designed to identify, analyse and prioritise cyber risks that could impact your critical systems and processes. The assessment helps you understand not only where you are exposed, but what actions to take in order to improve resilience, support compliance, and enable effective long-term cyber risk management. More information on Risk Assessments.

If you are interested in our Cyber Security Risk Assessment services, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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Incident Response Tabletop Exercises (TTX)

Incident Response Tabletop Exercises are structured, discussion-based sessions where a team walks through a simulated incident scenario to practice how they would respond-without actually triggering real systems or emergencies.

=Method Cyber Security can facilitate TTX exercises to test and validate your organisation’s existing incident response plans and threat-specific response playbooks in order to enhance Incident Response Team capabilities and foster collaboration between the varied business functions likely to be involved in responding to a real-world cyber incident. Read more about TTX.

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Cyber Security Procedures Gap Analysis

A Client OT Cyber Security Procedures Gap Analysis assesses an organisation's existing OT cyber security procedures against defined requirements of regulatory frameworks, recognised good practice or the organisation's own security objectives. We review current arrangements to identify gaps, inconsistencies and areas where existing procedures may not adequately address the specific risks associated with operational technology environments. The findings provide a clear basis for prioritising improvements and strengthening the effectiveness of OT cyber security processes.

Do It Right, Do It Once.

We work to deliver up-to-date and appropriate OT Cyber Security advice as trainers and consultants.

Steve Essery - Technical Director at Method Cyber Security