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Keeping Fleets & Cargo Safe

Transport

From rail SCADA to port cranes and logistics hubs, we isolate, monitor and defend every control segment.

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Transport

“The transportation industry is rapidly adapting to IoT and OT—bringing new cyber risks along.”

Transport Industry Cyber Security Challenges

Shipping, rail and logistics players embrace digital transformation for efficiency and cost savings—but IT–IoT–OT convergence widens the attack surface.

Without robust controls and segregated architectures, an IT breach can spread into OT, causing downtime, data corruption and service outages.

Situational Awareness

Perception (What’s happening?)

  • Nation-state actors, cybercriminals and hacktivists increasingly target transport for geopolitical and economic leverage.
  • An expanding attack surface from OT/IoT/IT convergence and complexity—compounded by weak OT risk management.
  • Distributed OT devices nationwide or globally limit visibility, hampering detection and response.
  • Many lack incident response and contingency plans, delaying recovery and worsening impact.
  • Regulatory scrutiny intensifies globally (EU NIS2, IT-SiG, BSI, TSA directives).

Comprehension (Why does it matter?)

  • OT compromise can cause costly downtime, data loss and service interruptions—running into millions per hour.
  • Auditors demand proof of risk strategies; failure risks fines or operating license revocation.

Transport Risk Management

For organizations with limited OT programs, we recommend a holistic, two-phase approach:

Phase 1 – Risk Identification & Prioritization
Identify critical OT functions (rail SCADA, port cranes, logistics hubs) and assess impact. Engage custodians and engineers to map realistic attack paths—architecture, access control, third-party scope, supply chain and physical security.

Phase 2 – OT Cybersecurity Framework (OT-CSF)
Build a formal OT-CSF with policies, procedures and playbooks aligned to:

  • ISA/IEC 62443
  • NIST CSF
  • NERC-CIP
  • ISO/IEC 27001/27002/27019

At minimum, include:

  • Formal governance model (RACI roles)
  • End-to-end operating model
  • Regulatory compliance mapping
  • Asset inventory
  • Network architecture documentation
  • Incident response plan
  • Workforce training & awareness
  • Procedural controls (access, change, backup)
  • Performance monitoring & reporting

Supplement as OT maturity grows:

  • Internal assurance & self-assessments
  • External audits
  • Supplier cyber clauses
  • Network & threat monitoring
  • Asset monitoring & vulnerability detection
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Ensure adequate budget, skills, vendor support and governance to sustain your OT program—reducing vulnerabilities and boosting resilience.