Pharmaceutical manufacturers face complex cybersecurity challenges with thousands of industrial attack vectors in their operational technology (OT) systems, lab facilities, and storage warehouses. Our comprehensive solution addresses these challenges, enabling pharmaceutical companies to strengthen their IT and OT security.
Key Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Industry
- Vulnerable Devices: Thousands of operational devices and building management systems lack centralized visibility and risk management.
- Third-Party Risks: Heavy reliance on third-party vendors for research, development, and logistics introduces vulnerabilities.
- Ransomware Threats: Disruptive malware attacks can halt operations and compromise sensitive data.
- IoT and IIoT Vulnerabilities: Connected devices and industrial IoT systems increase the attack surface.
- Human Errors: Employee negligence or mistakes remain a significant risk factor.
Benefits of Our IT and OT Cybersecurity Platform
Asset Management
- Centralized inventory of all operational assets.
- Detailed risk scores and visualizations for each device.
Vulnerability Monitoring
- Real-time visibility into common vulnerabilities and exposures.
- Patch management recommendations for identified risks.
Enterprise Integrations
- Flexible APIs for seamless IT-OT integrations.
- Comprehensive asset intelligence delivered to SOC and executive teams.
Key Features and Assessments
Our platform includes a range of assessments to help pharmaceutical companies address IT and OT cybersecurity gaps:
IT OT Security Gap Analysis
Identify vulnerabilities and bridge gaps between IT and OT systems for unified security governance.
IT OT Security Assessment
Evaluate the effectiveness of your existing IT and OT cybersecurity strategies.
IT OT Penetration Testing
Simulate attacks to identify weaknesses in IT and OT systems, ensuring robust defense mechanisms.
IIoT Security Assessment
Assess the security of industrial IoT systems to safeguard critical operations and data.
OT Security Assessment
Gain a comprehensive understanding of OT security posture, including risk levels and mitigation strategies.
OT Maturity Assessment
Measure the maturity of your OT cybersecurity program and prioritize improvements.
OT VAPT Assessment
Conduct vulnerability assessment and penetration testing to detect and address vulnerabilities.
OT Penetration Testing
Evaluate OT environments to ensure resilience against advanced threats.
Industrial IoT Assessment
Analyze the security of industrial IoT devices and networks to protect sensitive processes and data.
Addressing Unique Threats in the Pharmaceutical Industry
Pharmaceutical companies must adopt a proactive, risk-based approach to mitigate the following unique threats:
- Third-Party Vendor Risks: Ensure compliance with strict regulatory requirements and monitor vendor activities.
- Phishing Attacks: Implement employee training and robust email security measures to combat phishing.
- Ransomware Attacks: Strengthen defenses with advanced threat detection and response solutions.
- New Technology Risks: Secure emerging technologies with flexible but robust cybersecurity practices.
Maximizing IT/OT Convergence in Pharma Manufacturing
Benefits of IT/OT Integration
- Efficient Operations: Streamline manufacturing processes and reduce costs.
- Real-Time Data Analysis: Enable insights into quality control and resource utilization.
- Predictive Maintenance: Minimize downtime with proactive maintenance planning.
Principles for Securing OT in Pharma
- Visibility: Maintain an inventory of all OT, IoT, IIoT, and BMS assets across facilities.
- Integration: Leverage IT tools and workflows in OT environments for comprehensive security.
- Governance: Extend IT security controls and governance to OT systems for unified protection.
Safeguarding Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Pharmaceutical companies produce life-saving drugs and manage valuable data, including intellectual property and clinical trial results. Strengthening cybersecurity is essential to:
- Protect sensitive patient and research data.
- Prevent operational disruptions.
- Safeguard intellectual property.
Why Choose Us?
We empower pharmaceutical companies to:
- Discover, assess, and secure all connected assets.
- Govern OT systems using a risk-based, outcome-focused approach.
- React less and defend more with our cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
Contact us to learn how we can help protect your IT and OT systems from evolving cyber threats while ensuring compliance and operational resilience.
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