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Securing your OT environment can be challenging.
We know because we’ve been there.
- Are you unsure where to start with protecting your industrial assets? The complexities of OT security can be overwhelming, leaving many asset owners feeling lost.
- Do you need experts who truly understand your unique operating environment? Tailored security solutions from knowledgeable professionals are hard to come by.
- Worried that new technology might disrupt your operations? Introducing new security measures can’t interfere with your ongoing productivity and safety.
- Does your IT team lack the staff, technology or know-how to handle OT environments properly? Many companies struggle with not having enough resources for effective OT security.
- Are your facility staff weighed down with the extra job of setting up, maintaining and watching over OT cybersecurity? These added responsibilities can pull them away from their main duties, leading to inefficiencies.
We developed the IRIS Operations Platform to solve real problems for real people and bring focus to your OT security efforts.
About the Armexa IRIS Operations Platform
IRIS offers a turn-key , scalable approach to OT security, giving you a high level of protection as soon as you say “We’re ready.”
There’s no need to worry about an expensive initial remediation effort required to get started. We prioritize taking action as soon as we step in, starting with the basics.
Who’s It For?
IRIS is designed for critical infrastructure operators, particularly those with small staffs lacking dedicated operational technology support. Larger companies will also find value in IRIS’ scalable solutions.
Oil and Gas Operators
struggling with system vulnerabilities and downtime that disrupt production, while managing remote assets without dedicated on-site OT staff.
Chemical Plants
facing challenges in maintaining safe, continuous operations amid complex processes.
Manufacturers
needing to ensure reliable production while managing aging infrastructure.
Power and Water Utilities
under pressure to maintain uninterrupted service and protect critical assets.
Food and Beverage Companies
concerned about protecting production lines and maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Whether you’re a small operator needing cost-effective, hands-on support, or a larger entity looking to enhance your existing OT security framework, the IRIS Operations Platform offers flexibility and expertise to meet your needs.
IRIS Core Packages
IRIS Core
IRIS Core is the heart of our IRIS Operations Platform. It’s the essential package that everyone starts with and provides turn-key endpoint resiliency and managed support, focusing on the systems most often targeted in OT environments.
Support comes right from our Houston-based headquarters (never any distance outsourcing) and includes regular site visits.
Compare Core Levels
IRIS Core gives you options that you can scale as your needs change. Here’s a breakdown of what you get with each level of IRIS Core:
Core
- 8×5 Support: Reliable support during business hours.
- Backup and Recovery: Ensures your data is safe and can be restored quickly.
- Remote Assistance: Help is just a call away, no matter where you are.
- Antivirus and Malware Detection & Response: Keeps your systems protected from threats.
- Hardware/Software Inventory: Keeps track of all your devices and software in your environment.
- Performance Monitoring: Monitors your systems to ensure they’re running smoothly.
- Biannual Tech Business Review: Twice a year, we review your tech setup to keep you on track.
- Monthly Executive Report: Regular updates to keep you informed.
Core Pro
Everything in Core, plus:
- Patch Management: Keeps your software up to date and secure.
- Biannual Site Visits: On-site checks twice a year to ensure everything is in top shape.
- Cartographer Drawings: Detailed network diagrams to visualize your infrastructure.
- Quarterly Tech Business Review: More frequent reviews to stay ahead of issues.
Core Elite
Everything in Core Pro, plus:
- 24×7 Support: Around-the-clock help whenever you need it.
- Achievable NIST Templates: Frameworks to ensure you’re meeting recommended security standards.
- Yearly Gap Assessment: Annual checks to identify and fix any security gaps.
- Quarterly Onsite Visits: Regular visits to keep your operations running smoothly.
- $500,000 Cyber Warranty/Insurance: Financial protection in case of a cyber incident.
Supplemental Modules
Supplemental Modules
IRIS Core is the fundamental package, providing comprehensive protection and support. In addition, we offer a feature-rich set of supplemental modules tailored to your company’s unique environment and risk profile for added flexibility. These turn-key options ensure seamless integration and enhanced security. The IRIS supplemental modules include:
Secure Remote Access
This module adds secure remote access, making it easy to deploy and manage state-of-the-art security for external connections for employees and contractors. Complete visibility and accountability are maintained using comprehensive audit capabilities and screen capture.
- Just In Time Employee & Contractor Remote Access
- On Demand Remote Access
- Session Sharing, Recording, and Termination
- Remote Access Approval Workflows
- Access Monitoring & Telemetry
- Conditional Access
- Password Management
- Credential Injection
Resilient Control
This module extends backup and recovery support to cover industrial automation devices, such as PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA systems, offering comprehensive protection for the most critical components of industrial infrastructure.
- Available for:
- PLCs
- VFDs
- Robots
- RTUs
- etc.
- Automatic Code & Configuration Backup
- Code Change Detection
- Device Configuration Recovery
- Asset Configuration Dashboard
- Automated Alerting
Resilient Infrastructure
This module includes management of OT network infrastructure for clients, ensuring seamless and secure connectivity. It covers hardware and software management for the switch fabric inside of industrial environments through performance monitoring, change control, updates, proactive alerts to the IRIS Team, and monthly reporting.
- Available for:
- Switches, Routers, & Firewalls
- Microsoft Servers/Workstations
- Linux Servers/Workstations
- Hypervisors (ESXi, HyperV, etc.)
- Network Device Monitoring & Alerting
- Server/Workstation Performance Monitoring & Alerting
- Real Time Network Mapping
- Network Device Configuration Backup
- Critical Service Monitoring (ex. HMI & EWS Services)
Secure Conduit
This module manages IT/OT perimeter and zone firewalls, safeguarding networks from internal and external threats. It covers enforcement of best practices for firewall configuration change management, performance monitoring, updates, proactive alerts to the IRIS Team, and monthly reporting.
- Firewall Management & Backup
- Policy Rationalization, Development, and Maintenance
- Network Security Monitoring & Alerting
- OT Specific Application Control
- Best Practice Enforcement
- Configuration Clean Up
- Network Anomaly Detection
- Capacity Forecasting
How IRIS Works
How IRIS Works
White-Glove Onboarding
We understand that the first step can often be the hardest. That’s why we’ve designed a comprehensive IRIS onboarding process to ensure a smooth and effective transition to a more secure OT environment.
- Personalized Attention: From day one, you’ll have a dedicated account lead and technical point of contact who are intimately familiar with your industry and specific operational challenges.
- Thorough Preparation: Our team meets with your personnel to discuss critical elements like the management of change (MOC) process, connectivity constraints, and to develop a detailed site visit timeline. This ensures that we fully understand your operational landscape and can tailor our approach accordingly.
- Hands-On Setup: During our site visit, we install the necessary agents, conduct initial backups and validate connectivity to ensure that everything is set up correctly and functioning as expected.
- Secure Data Management: We secure your data by sending backups to a trusted cloud provider, and we validate antivirus and patch levels to ensure your systems are protected from the outset.
Dedicated Support
Our commitment to your OT security doesn’t end with onboarding. The IRIS Operations Platform includes ongoing dedicated support to keep your systems secure and your operations running smoothly.
- You’ll benefit from a dedicated OT operations team that knows your environment inside and out. This continuity ensures that our support is both effective and efficient.
- We customize our action plans to match your specific processes, ensuring that our actions are always in line with your operational protocols. This proactive approach includes regular maintenance and remediation activities to prevent issues before they arise.
- Our comprehensive support package includes endpoint protection, security incident overview, threat detection metrics, patch management and more. This ensures that all aspects of your OT security are covered, providing you with peace of mind.
Simplified Licensing and Fees
Managing licenses and fees can be a headache. That’s why the IRIS Operations Platform simplifies this process with clear and straightforward terms.
- Hassle-Free Licensing: We take care of all licensing and procurement, so you don’t have to worry about managing these details.
- Transparent Fee Structure: It’s a simple annual fee structure with options to bundle services. Our simple annual fee structure makes it easy to budget for your OT security needs.
- Flexible Additions: You can add more devices and users after signing. We offer flexibility by reconciling additional devices and users on a monthly basis, with prorated fees. This ensures that you only pay for what you need as your requirements evolve.
To discuss your OT cybersecurity needs and learn more about how the IRIS Operations Platform can benefit your organization, please reach out to us. Our team is ready to provide the professional guidance and support necessary to secure your OT environment.
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