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Industry 4.0 - secure, efficient and future-proof

A holistic approach to industrial digitalization: with ICS, you can master security, integration and automation in complex system landscapes.

Industry in transition - what companies are dealing with today

The fourth industrial revolution has long become part of everyday life. Yet in many cases, there is still a significant gap between ambition and actual implementation. While terms such as digitalization, automation and industrial IoT are ubiquitous, many companies in the industrial environment are struggling with legacy system landscapes, a lack of integration and insecure interfaces.

What sounds like automation, AI and smart factories often means in practice:

Growing cyber threats

with a simultaneous lack of expertise.

Regulatory requirements

and lack of interoperability.

Insecure interfaces

between IT and OT.

Outdated machinery

that are not designed for modern networking.

Data Silos

along the value chain.

Regulatory requirements

that are difficult to understand (e.g. NIS2, IEC 62443, ISO 27001, ESRS).

At the same time, the market and politics are demanding:

Transparent supply chains

(Keyword: Supply Chain Act, SBOMs )

Sustainable processes

(e.g. energy saving, CO₂ reduction)

High resilience

against disruptions, failures or attacks

Turning complexity into real control with ICS

We help you to master the challenges of Industry 4.0 pragmatically and securely - with individual software solutions, security expertise and our platform approach to risk management.

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Customized software solutions

Standard software can do a lot, but often not what you really need. We develop tailor-made digital tools for your production, logistics and management processes. Robust, secure, connected:

  • Load carrier management & digital operating time models
  • Monitoring & evaluation of industrial processes (KPIs, energy consumption, utilization)
  • Integration of machines, gateways, interfaces
  • Dashboards for supply chain, production, reporting
  • Green IT: software for efficiency, sustainability and resource conservation
  • Software modernization for Industry 4.0

From analysis to the running system - all from a single source.

TO SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
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IT/OT security & penetration testing

Industrial plants are no longer closed systems. Connectivity creates attack surfaces, especially at the intersection of office IT and production systems. We secure your environment with solutions such as

  • OT security audits & risk assessments according to IEC 62443
  • Network segmentation and architecture consulting for secure infrastructures
  • Offensive security (penetration testing, red teaming)
  • Secure engineering and security concepts for retrofits & new builds
  • NIS2-compliant action planning & implementation
  • Support with the introduction of secure operating processes and alerting systems

We approach IT/OT security not in isolation, but as an integrated discipline — practical, standards compliant and aligned with your industrial processes.

TO IT/OT SECURITY
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Holistic risk management for complex system landscapes

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Risk management with SECIRA - a tool that makes security controllable.

With SECIRA, our platform for holistic risk and information security management, you gain full clarity over your technical and organizational security posture:

  • Automated risk analyses in compliance with established standards (e.g. ISO 27001, IEC 62443, NIS2)
  • Centralized documentation of protection requirements, measures, responsibilities and test status
  • Structured vulnerability and remediation workflows, including clear escalation and review processes
  • Can be flexibly integrated into existing IT and OT landscapes (e.g. via interfaces to IRMA, i-doit, etc.)
  • Dashboards and reports for specialist departments, management and audits - comprehensible and filterable
  • Multi tenant and multi site capability for highly complex, distributed organizations

Why ICS?

Whether mechanical engineering, manufacturing, process industry, manufacturer or operator - we put your digital transformation on a secure, productive and future-proof foundation. With customized software solutions, reliable IT/OT security and a deep understanding of the industry, we turn potential into real added value.

Cross-sector project experience in industry & KRITIS

Technical depth: software development, IT/OT integration, security

Regulatory expertise: NIS2, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, CRA

Agile, practice-oriented implementation - individual instead of a template

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

How does ICS specifically help with the implementation of Industry 4.0?

We combine software development, IT/OT security and risk management to create holistic solutions. Whether digital operating models, secure network integration or standard-compliant risk analyses - we deliver individual results instead of general concepts.

We have heterogeneous systems and old devices - is a connection even possible?

Yes, compatibility is crucial, especially in industrial environments with long product life cycles. Our solutions also integrate older machines and systems, for example via IoT gateways, digital twins or retrofit-capable interfaces.

What does OT security mean in practice - and how much effort is involved?

OT security begins with a clear separation and protection strategy between IT and production systems. We support you from the as-is analysis to the implementation of segmentation, secure remote maintenance solutions and targeted patch management - streamlined and tailored to your environment.

What role does SECIRA play in industrial projects?

SECIRA helps you to assess your risks in a structured manner and manage measures transparently - especially in complex IT/OT environments. You maintain an overview of protection requirements, responsibilities and implementation - compliant with standards and audit-proof. More information about SECIRA.

Can we also cover NIS2-relevant obligations with ICS?

Yes, we support both the technical implementation and the strategic preparation for NIS2 - e.g. with gap analyses, action planning, implementation support and documentation in SECIRA. Goal: No overhead, but full traceability.

Our IT is already strongly positioned - do we really need ICS GmbH?

If you already have a strong IT team, we provide targeted additions: e.g. penetration testing at OT level, individual software solutions for special processes or support with standard-compliant risk documentation. Our approach is not to "replace", but to "strengthen".

Let's talk about your digital roadmap

Do you want to future-proof your IT and OT systems? Master the complexity of your software development? Achieve sustainability goals - without compromising on performance and security? We support you from concept to implementation.Talk to us.

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