Compliance Assessments / CDCAT

Achieve Excellence in cyber risk management

Grounded in comprehensive and contemporary evidence

Every organisation is at a unique stage in their Internet of Things (IoT) and Industrial Control System (ICS) cyber security maturity lifecycle. As adversaries grow more sophisticated, organisations must continually enhance their defensive strategies to stay ahead.

In an era of evolving threats and increasing risks, understanding and managing your organisation’s cyber defences is vital to safeguarding your operations.

The ability to respond with speed and agility is not just important—it’s essential.

Board-Level Responsibility for Cyber Security

The ultimate responsibility for cyber security lies at the Board level. To effectively protect critical information assets, it is essential for businesses to have a clear, objective understanding of their potential vulnerabilities.

With this insight, organisations can develop and implement an evidence-based strategy that strengthens weak points, mitigates risks, and minimises the impact of security-related incidents. Proactive leadership at the Board level ensures cyber resilience becomes a core business priority.

2019 saw a 2,000% increase in incidents targeting operational technology (OT)

Source: IBM security

ICS Cyber Security: A Lifecycle, Not Just a Project

Achieving a fully secure Industrial Control System (ICS) is a myth. Even after a clean bill of health from a cyber security assessment, hidden vulnerabilities may still exist. It may also be financially impossible to protect all ICS systems and a risk-based decision to accept some risk may be the way forward.

Cyber security must be regarded as an ongoing process, not a one-off project. While a security assessment provides a valuable snapshot in time, ICS environments require iterative testing to address triggers such as system changes or the passage of time.

Frequent reassessment is essential, as most ICS environments rely on commercial off-the-shelf hardware and software. These components are often subject to newly discovered vulnerabilities in operating systems or third-party software, exposing the ICS to emerging threats.

By embracing continuous improvement, organisations can better safeguard their ICS against evolving risks. Capula helps organisations deliver continuous improvement through the design and implementation of a Cyber Security Management System based on IEC 62443.

50%

Have experienced at least one attack against OT infrastructure that resulted in downtime in past 24 months

60%

Are worried about an attack against OT infrastructure that results in downtime to plant and/or operational equipment

90%

Of OT organisations have experienced at least one damaging cyber-attack over the past two years*

Cyber Resilience: The Key to Staying Ahead

Forward-thinking businesses are shifting from a passive stance to a proactive strategy to ensure robust cyber preparedness. By adopting a smarter, more agile approach, organisations can systematically collect critical data, enabling evidence-based investment decisions that are both effective and strategic.

More importantly, these decisions are prioritised with the speed and scale necessary to address evolving cyber threats, ensuring resilience and readiness in a rapidly changing landscape.

Why Capula?

As threats targeting critical infrastructure increase, choosing the right advisor and technology partner to secure your systems has never been more crucial. OT and industrial security experts deliver our comprehensive portfolio of services & solutions with a demonstrable track record and over five decades of experience in developing and supporting Industrial Control Systems (ICS) for customers in security-critical sectors.W