iconsys launches new 'Guard' industrial cybersecurity solution
iconsys, a control and automation specialist, is helping new and existing clients protect their operational technology (OT) environments and production facilities from the threat of downtime and financial exposure posed by cyber attacks
The company’s ‘Guard’ solution has been developed to provide a five-stage approach for manufacturers looking to protect their automation and operational equipment, from initial consultation and assessment through to protection, training, and ongoing resilience.
To deliver a single-source service, iconsys has signed agreements with specialists in the Cyber space, including Opswat and Rhelative, to provide advanced cyber software support and risk assessment, respectively.
Leandro Gasparini, director of services at iconsys, said, “Last year, we saw the devastating financial impact and economic shock that cybersecurity attacks can have on business. Worryingly, threat actors are getting braver and widening their net to focus on businesses of all sizes. Strengthening industrial resilience is a growing priority, yet few management teams know where to start or have the in-house capability.
“This is where we come in. We have listened and responded by launching a solution that covers all industrial systems, automation and operational technology. The integrated service safeguards critical assets, ensures regulatory compliance and gives confidence to customers, suppliers and stakeholders that their businesses are cyber secure. Several production facilities have already signed up to this new offer, and we expect to recruit further internal specialists to help us grow this service over the next twelve months.”
iconsys has developed from an automation and control specialist into a business providing full lifecycle industrial automation support for customers, including pre-FEED, design, integration, installation, commissioning, ongoing service support, and optimisation reviews.
An investment of £3m into its smart factory in Shropshire enabled the platform to introduce a range of new consultancy services, including functional safety, site assessments and a new OT cybersecurity solution.
The company has utilised its expertise to develop and deploy its Guard cybersecurity framework, a solution designed for industrial environments where uptime, safety, and legacy system integration present unique challenges compared to traditional IT networks.
This starts with comprehensive audits, vulnerability analysis and network assessment, which lead to tailored security plans aligned with IEC 62443, ISO 27001 and emerging UK and EU regulatory requirements.
iconsys experts will then secure the architecture design, threat detection, and access control implementation across all operational technology, with clients also receiving training on incident response. The final element involves delivering ongoing resilience through recovery support, managed cyber services, and continual best-practice deployment.
Gasparini said, “Regulation around cybersecurity is tightening, especially if you’re selling overseas. NIS2 Directive is exerting supply chain pressure, and this will be exacerbated when the EU Cyber Resilience Act comes into force in December 2027. The UK is expected to follow suit by publishing its UK Cyber Security and Resilience Bill shortly, creating an increasingly complex regulatory landscape for industrial operators and their supply chains.
“Taking advantage of our new offer means we’ll ensure your operations are compliant with existing and new legislation being introduced, leaving you free to concentrate on day-to-day activities.”
Nick Darrall, managing director of iconsys, said, “By combining deep industrial expertise with proven OT cyber capability, we are removing complexity from what is often a fragmented and high-risk process. It underlines our move towards becoming a strategic full lifecycle partner that delivers security, reliability and operational resilience across your entire industrial operation."