Transforming Industrial Cyber Security for Global Manufacturer

Executive Summary:

A global manufacturer operating in 87 countries turned to IDS INDATA to lay the groundwork for its Industry 4.0 transformation. To achieve its smart factory ambitions, it needed a scalable, cyber-resilient industrial network across more than 20 European sites—one that supports digital processes, connects IT and OT environments, and aligns with NIST security standards. IDS INDATA designed and deployed a compliant, standardised architecture that is now enabling secure, real-time data flow across global operations.

Challenge:

• Fragmented IT and OT infrastructure across multiple sites
• Lack of standardisation blocking secure, scalable transformation
• Cybersecurity vulnerabilities in legacy control systems
• Need for local site engagement and minimal disruption to production

Solution:

• Network discovery and risk assessment across all European facilities
• Design and implementation of NIST-compliant secure network blueprint
• Logical segmentation using industrial switches and traffic zones
• Site-specific rollout planning, stakeholder engagement, and localised training
• Fully managed network and security services with 24/7 multilingual support

Outcomes:

• Rapid deployment of secure, compliant network across 20+ locations
• Future-ready, scalable architecture enabling Industry 4.0 use cases
• Improved visibility and threat detection across IT/OT environments
• Strict change control process ensuring operational continuity

IDS INDATA is a proven specialist that’s experienced at working within complex manufacturing environments, delivering major rollout projects to exacting standards and tight timeframes.