Sectors
Critical infrastructure we work in
Our methods apply wherever industrial control systems run essential services. We lead with power, water and renewables, where our experience is deepest, and work in other sectors with specialist partners.
Core focus
Where our experience is deepest.
Power generation, transmission & distribution
- Typical systems
- SCADA, EMS/DMS, substation automation (IEC 61850), RTUs and IEDs, plant DCS
- Standards
- IEC 62443, IEC 62351, IEC 61850 (communication), IEEE 1686 (IED security), IEEE C37.240 (substation automation cybersecurity), NERC CIP (reference)
Water & wastewater
- Typical systems
- Treatment plant PLCs and SCADA, pumping stations, telemetry
- Standards
- IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, AWWA cybersecurity guidance (reference)
Renewables & battery storage
- Typical systems
- Solar and wind plant controllers, BESS management systems, remote access
- Standards
- IEC 62443, IEC 62351, IEC 61400-25 (wind plant communication), IEEE 1547.3 (cybersecurity of distributed energy resources)
Process industries
Same control-system technology; a large Gulf project pipeline.
Oil & gas
- Typical systems
- DCS, safety instrumented systems, pipeline SCADA, metering
- Standards
- IEC 62443, API Std 1164 (pipeline control systems), DNV-RP-G108 (applying IEC 62443 in oil & gas), IEC 61511 interface
Petrochemicals & chemicals
- Typical systems
- DCS, SIS, batch control, analyser networks
- Standards
- IEC 62443, IEC 61511, ISA TR84.00.09 (cybersecurity and functional safety)
LNG, ports & terminals
- Typical systems
- Terminal automation, vessel traffic systems, tank management
- Standards
- IEC 62443, IMO MSC-FAL.1/Circ.3 (maritime cyber risk), IEC 61511 interface
District cooling & utilities
- Typical systems
- Plant controls, BMS integration, network SCADA
- Standards
- IEC 62443, ISO 16484 / ASHRAE 135 BACnet Secure Connect
With specialist partners
Delivered with sector partners or as clearly scoped IEC 62443 assessments.
Aviation & airports
- Typical systems
- Baggage handling, airfield lighting, building and energy management
- Standards
- IEC 62443, ICAO Aviation Cybersecurity Strategy, EUROCAE ED-201 (reference)
Rail & metro
- Typical systems
- Traction power SCADA, station systems, signalling interfaces
- Standards
- IEC 62443, CLC/TS 50701 (railway cybersecurity), EN 50126 / 50129 safety interface
Transport infrastructure
- Typical systems
- Tunnel control, intelligent transport systems, toll systems
- Standards
- IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, ISO 21177 (ITS security services)
Pharma & life sciences
- Typical systems
- Batch control, manufacturing execution, building management
- Standards
- IEC 62443, ISPE GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11
Manufacturing
- Typical systems
- PLCs, robotics cells, MES, remote vendor access
- Standards
- IEC 62443, NIST IR 8183 (CSF Manufacturing Profile), ISO/IEC 27001
Data centres & smart buildings
- Typical systems
- BMS, electrical power management, cooling controls
- Standards
- IEC 62443, ISO/IEC 27001, ANSI/TIA-942, BACnet Secure Connect
Sector standards shown here are international. National rules (for example Saudi NCA OTCC or India's CEA regulations) are listed by country on the Standards page. We confirm the current version for every engagement.
Where we work: the Middle East and India
QatarUnited Arab EmiratesSaudi ArabiaOmanKuwaitBahrainOther Middle East countriesIndia