New Partnership on Operational Technology Cybersecurity

Egede and IP Dots Enter Strategic Partnership to Strengthen OT Security in Danish and International Manufacturing Companies

A Growing Threat to Production and OT Environments

While many organizations have improved their IT security, OT security continues to lag behind. Legacy OT systems, outdated technology, and siloed IT/OT organizations make it easier for hackers to gain access to critical environments. An analysis shows that many companies operate with outdated OT platforms and lack specialized protection, leaving them vulnerable to modern attacks.

Egede emphasizes that OT systems require unique knowledge and approaches to avoid disrupting operations and production. Egede specializes in OT/ICS security, including penetration testing, analysis, and risk assessments, where deep understanding of industrial environments is crucial to prevent damage and ensure robust solutions.

Complementary Strengths of Egede and IP Dots

IP Dots IP Dots delivers comprehensive IT and OT security solutions. With more than 20 years of experience, they specialize in protecting brands digitally, preventing cyberattacks, and strengthening overall digital resilience through both technical and strategic measures. IP Dots also actively participates in the Danish ICT Industry Association’s Policy Board for Cybersecurity, reinforcing their role as a key player in shaping national cybersecurity development.

Egede Egede is among Denmark’s most specialized companies in OT/ICS cybersecurity. With over 25 years of experience from founder Søren Egede Knudsen, the company provides tailored analysis, penetration testing, compliance consulting (including CRA, NIS2, and IEC62443), architecture design, and risk assessments for critical infrastructure and industrial environments. Egede is known for being technology-independent, ensuring impartial recommendations and solutions tailored to the customer’s actual risk profile.

How Hackers Exploit Weaknesses in OT Systems

Attacks on OT environments often exploit three key vulnerabilities:

1. Outdated Systems and Firmware Older PLCs, RTUs, and SCADA systems often run on outdated firmware versions, which modern cybercriminals can exploit through known vulnerabilities. Experts warn that compromised firmware components are no longer a hypothetical risk but a real threat in industrial environments.
2. Lack of Segmentation and “Flat Networks” OT networks are often flat and lack modern security layers, allowing attackers to move laterally between critical systems once they gain access. This lack of specialized configuration is a well-known problem in the industry.
3. Weak Entry Points via IT Surface – Especially Email Since up to 90% of all attacks start via email, hackers use phishing, spoofing, and social engineering to gain access to internal networks, which in many companies are still connected to OT environments. IP Dots points out that email remains the primary entry point for cybercriminals globally.

The Value of the Partnership for Companies with Production and OT Environments

This partnership creates an integrated security ecosystem where:

• Egede secures production systems, OT/ICS environments, compliance, and industrial architecture.
• IP Dots secures IT/OT cybersecurity and identity control.

This means companies now receive an end-to-end security solution that protects both their digital surface and physical operations.

Together, the two companies offer:

• Holistic risk management across IT and OT.
• Specialized OT penetration testing performed safely in live environments.
• Identity and brand protection to prevent phishing attacks against the organization.
• Compliance fulfillment under NIS2, CRA, and industrial standards.
• Monitoring, threat analysis, and security architecture tailored to industrial systems.

“With this partnership, we are bridging two worlds that have been separated for far too long: digital identity and cybersecurity and hardcore OT security in production environments. This gives companies stronger, more cohesive protection against the threats that have grown explosively in recent years.”

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