Industrial Control System (ICS) Cybersecurity

Penns Electric helps secure the operational technology (OT) systems that keep critical infrastructure running, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA platforms, industrial networks, and remote facilities. As a licensed electrical contractor and controls integrator, we understand what protocols & ports need to be enabled to allow cybersecurity improvements to be implemented without disrupting operations.

Defense-in-Depth Security Architecture

We apply layered cybersecurity strategies that reduce risk while maintaining reliable operations.

• Defense-in-Depth Security Design

• OT Network Segmentation & Secure Zone Architecture

• Industrial Demilitarized Zones (IDMZ)

• Data Diode & One-Way Gateway Integration

• Secure Remote Access Solutions

• Secure Controls System Deployment & Hardening

Asset Management & System Hardening

Establishing visibility, resilience, and recovery capabilities across OT environments.

• OT Asset Inventory & Documentation

• PLC, HMI & SCADA System Assessments

• Device Hardening & Account Management

• Backup & Disaster Recovery Planning

• Patch Management & Recovery Testing

• Configuration Baseline Development

Why Penns Electric

Our controls-first approach combines industrial automation expertise with practical cybersecurity implementation. Because we design, program, integrate, and commission these systems, we understand how to improve security without creating operational risk.

• Licensed Electrical Contractor & Controls Integrator

• Hands-On PLC, HMI & SCADA Experience

• Mission-Critical Facility Experience

• Startup & Commissioning Support

• 24/7 On-Call Support Available

Standards & Frameworks

Penns Electric aligns OT cybersecurity projects with recognized industry standards and guidance, including:

• NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)

• AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance

• ISA/IEC 62443 Industrial Cybersecurity Standards

• NERC CIP Requirements

• CMMC Requirements