Why unified security is critical
Your production relies on digital systems to keep everything running. But what happens when even small errors develop into big problems? This can put the entire production flow at risk, leading to both financial loss and a damaged reputation. Rene explains that this vulnerability is a major challenge for many businesses.
“Production downtime can lead to millions in losses within hours, weakened customer confidence and regulatory sanctions. Critical IT and OT systems are increasingly exposed to more sophisticated threats, and without a unified security strategy, your business can be left without a working emergency response or recovery plan. For companies with critical infrastructure, proactive risk management is essential to ensure business continuity and competitiveness,” Rene says.
Your systems may seem stable, but even small problems can grow and create unforeseen challenges. Production flow can be put at risk if you are exposed to a cyberattack, or when collaboration between departments does not function optimally.
“One of the biggest challenges we see is the gap between IT and operational management. While IT prioritises security, production management is committed to uptime and efficiency. A successful security strategy requires that these perspectives be unified. This is where Embriq comes in and helps you bridge these needs, giving you a unified security approach,” Rene continues.
Choose the right security strategy
A unified security strategy means not only protecting your systems, but also being able to quickly resume production if something happens. This can be the difference between small disruptions and major crises. Rene shares an example:
“A financial manager once told me: “If my office printer stops, it’s annoying but it’s not a critical issue. But if the production line stops, it’s a crisis.” This demonstrates the importance of having a security strategy that ensures your availability.
Embriq takes a unified responsibility
In a world where digital threats are constantly evolving, it’s easy to think that “this won’t happen to us.” Rene therefore emphasises the importance of being prepared for both known and unknown threats. With the introduction of NIS2, the requirements for documentation, incident management and reporting are also stricter for companies with critical infrastructure. Many people struggle to gain a unified understanding of their security obligations.
At Embriq, we put ourselves at the centre and take responsibility for your entire process. And this applies regardless of whether these are services provided by Embriq or if they are from other suppliers. Rene emphasises that you will know who to call and know that we are there for you 24/7. He continues:
“We’re not just a supplier, we’re a partner. We come in and understand exactly how your production works, tailoring solutions to suit your needs. Many companies find that different disciplines point at each other and say “that’s not my problem” – we don’t work that way. We secure, monitor and have built an entire management system that allows us to understand you and your production. This gives you peace of mind.
The Next Generation of Security
Embriq has also partnered with Secure NOK as a natural part of our unified approach to security. Rene describes how this partnership further strengthens our service offering:
“The partnership is all about creating a unified solution from operations to security. Secure NOK has valuable expertise in OT security, while we at Embriq have extensive experience in ensuring that your systems function optimally at all times. We are building for mutual success. Together, we share an understanding of how important it is to protect both IT and OT, so that your entire production is maintained,” he concludes.
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