Threat Detection & Incident Response
Detect early. Respond fast. Minimize impact.
Detect OT Threats Early. Respond Without Disrupting Operations.
In OT environments, a single compromise can halt production, damage equipment, and put safety at risk. Traditional IT-centric tools often miss OT‑specific behaviors and protocols. LA Technologies’ Threat Detection & Incident Response (TDIR) for OT provides continuous visibility into industrial networks and a proven response framework that contains threats without impacting critical processes.
OT-Focused TDIR for Security and Safety
Legacy systems & proprietary protocols:
PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA servers were built for reliability, not security—making them susceptible to modern attacks.
Lateral movement risk:
Flat or poorly segmented networks let attackers pivot quickly across production lines.
Safety & uptime:
Incident handling must prioritize process safety and operational continuity over aggressive containment tactics common in IT.
What We Deliver
Passive OT Network Monitoring
Non-intrusive analysis of ICS/ SCADA traffic (e.g., Modbus, DNP3, IEC 104) to avoid impacting controllers and field devices.
Behavior & Anomaly Detection
Baseline “known-good” operational patterns; alert on deviations such as unexpected firmware changes, unauthorized ladder logic downloads, or unusual command sequences.
Use-Case & Playbook Catalog (OT-Specific)
Predefined detections and response steps for common OT scenarios: ransomware on engineering workstations, unauthorized remote sessions, rogue PLC programming, and HMI tampering.
Incident ResponseRunbooks
OT-safe procedures for triage, containment, and recovery— coordinated with plant operations, EHS, and maintenance teams.
Forensics & Root Cause Analysis
Evidence collection (logs, packets, controller state) with minimal downtime; root-cause findings and corrective actions.
Post-Incident Hardening
Recommendations and implementation support: tightening ACLs, refining zones/conduits, MFA for remote sessions, change-control on programming terminals.
Key Capabilities
24×7 Alerting & Escalation
Tiered response aligned to severity and process criticality.
Threat Intelligence Tailored to OT
Indicators and TTPs relevant to industrial environments (malicious ladder logic patterns, protocol misuse, vendor tool abuse).
Integration with Existing Controls
Align detections with Network Segmentation, Asset Discovery, Vulnerability Management, and OT Privileged Access Management for end-to-end coverage.
Evidence-Driven Reporting
Time-stamped incident timelines, affected assets, dwell time, and recommended preventive measures—ready for audits and management reviews.
Benefits
Minimize Downtime
Rapid, OT-safe containment to keep production running.
Reduce Risk Exposure
Detect threats early and prevent lateral movement across lines and plants.
Strengthen Compliance & Governance
IR documentation and controls aligned to industrial standards (e.g., IEC 62443 practices).
Lower Total Cost of Incidents
Faster recovery and targeted hardening reduce future event impact.
Typical OT Threat Scenarios We Address
Ransomware impacting engineering workstations or historians
Unauthorized PLC firmware changes or logic downloads
Rogue remote access tools used on HMI/SCADA servers
Misuse of vendor service accounts or shared credentials
Suspicious protocol activity (unexpected writes, mode changes)
How Engagement Works ?
Discovery & Readiness Check
Review architecture, assets, and current monitoring.
Baseline & Use-Case Setup
Build operational baselines and map detections to your processes.
Runbook Development
Create plant-specific IR procedures and communication plans.
Go-Live Monitoring
Enable alerts, escalation paths, and evidence retention.
Tabletop & Drills
Practice IR scenarios with operations and EHS teams.
Continuous Improvement
Quarterly reviews to refine detections and controls.
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing
Energy & Utilities
Oil & Gas
Transportation
Critical Infrastructure
Your Operations, Our Response
With LA Technologies, you get OT‑aware detection and incident response that protects both safety and uptime. .
Ready to strengthen OT threat detection and response?