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Future-proofing critical infrastructure with cybersecurity and operational technology solutions

OT Cybersecurity

Amid rising global threats and increasing complexity, Jacobs secures some of the world’s most critical infrastructure by integrating cybersecurity into operational technology environments. 

Jacobs’ approach protects operations, supports regulatory compliance, and reduces risk exposure — enabling clients to maintain continuity and recover quickly from cyber incidents, while maximizing resilience. Combining Jacobs’ deep operational technology (OT) expertise with PA Consulting’s cybersecurity and advisory capabilities, we deliver full lifecycle solutions for critical infrastructure.

Assess and define priorities

Reviewing current capabilities, risks, and compliance gaps to set priorities and guide investment and planning. 

Design and secure OT environments

Designing and implementing solutions that fortify OT systems, integrate securely and align to operational and regulatory requirements. 

Monitor, respond and build resilience

Enhancing visibility and threat detection to improve response and maintain continuity, while strengthening long-term resilience. 

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Cybersecurity built for critical operations

Integrating cybersecurity with operational systems to protect complex, interconnected infrastructure — ensuring essential services remain secure, resilient and continuously operational.

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Secure and resilient OT operations

Integrated cybersecurity solutions designed to protect industrial networks, reduce operational risk and enable confident digital transformation.

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Secure OT Network Design and SCADA Integration

Designing secure OT networks and integrating supervisory control and data acquisition systems using Zero Trust principles.

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OT-Managed Security Services

Monitoring and protecting OT environments with security information, event management, automation and rapid threat response.

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OT Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC)

Preparing for cyber incidents and meeting regulatory requirements with response planning, resilience strategies and industry-aligned frameworks.

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Advanced OT Cybersecurity Services

Strengthening defenses through penetration testing, threat hunting, risk assessments and cybersecurity maturity development.

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OT Cybersecurity, explained

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OT cybersecurity focuses on protecting systems that monitor and control physical infrastructure — such as industrial control systems and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems — from cyber threats. 

Cyberattacks on operational systems can disrupt essential services and impact safety alongside causing significant financial and reputational damage. Strong OT cybersecurity provides resilience, reliability and continuity of operations.

OT cybersecurity focuses on systems that control physical processes, where safety and uptime are critical. Unlike IT systems, OT environments often involve legacy assets and require specialized approaches to avoid operational disruption. 

Jacobs delivers full lifecycle OT cybersecurity services, combining operational technology expertise with PA Consulting’s cybersecurity and strategic advisory capabilities. This includes advanced risk assessments, regulatory compliance, secure network design, threat monitoring, incident response planning and managed services. 

Organizations can improve resilience by assessing risks, implementing secure architectures, continuously monitoring systems and developing incident response plans. Jacobs, together with PA Consulting, combines technical delivery with strategic advisory to support clients in building long-term resilience. 

Yes. Jacobs supports compliance with industry standards and regulations, including North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection (NERC CIP) and the America’s Water Infrastructure Act (AWIA). 

  • Steve Hiser
    Steve Hiser
    Jacobs’ Senior Director for OT Cybersecurity Solutions

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