OT Infrastructure & ICS Cybersecurity
Connect Systems
Strengthen Operations
Legacy OT systems may expose manufacturers to cyber threats, data silos, and integration issues. These challenges slow operations and block real-time decision-making. GPA strengthens industrial systems by improving network design, securing data flow, and boosting performance. Our OT infrastructure and ICS cybersecurity solutions do more than protect—they're designed to enable smarter, faster, and more resilient operations.
FORTIFY: GPA aims to enable seamless data flow between OT, IT, and cloud environments. We optimize connectivity, reduce bottlenecks, and implement multi-layered security to protect critical assets—while maintaining uptime, compliance, and scalability.
What We Offer
Comprehensive evaluations that identify potential gaps, risks, and improvement areas in your Operational Technology (OT) systems.
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Compliance & Regulation: Ensures your OT environment meets industry standards, government regulations, and security frameworks (e.g., NIST, ISA/IEC 62443).
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Security & Infrastructure: Assesses the strength of your OT security posture, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and overall system architecture.
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Risk & Vulnerability: Identifies, prioritizes, and mitigates potential threats and vulnerabilities within the OT ecosystem.
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Networks: Reviews OT network topology, traffic flow, and communication protocols to identify inefficiencies and exposure points.
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Technology Environment: Evaluates the current hardware, software, and systems used within the OT stack to ensure they are up-to-date, interoperable, and aligned with business needs.
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Strategic planning and implementation of OT network architecture to ensure secure, efficient, and continuous operations.
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Reliability: Ensures consistent uptime and dependable performance of OT systems through quality design and maintenance.
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Redundancy: Designs network fail-safes and duplicate paths to maintain system functionality during equipment failures or outages.
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Resiliency: Builds networks that are optimized to withstand and quickly recover from disruptions or cyber incidents.
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Segmentation: Separates OT and IT network layers, zones, and assets to limit the spread of threats and enhance control.
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Design, implementation, and optimization of centralized environments that host and manage OT/IT infrastructure.
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Redundancy: Incorporates duplicate systems, power supplies, and network connections to eliminate single points of failure and ensure continuous uptime.
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Server Infrastructure: Builds robust and scalable physical or virtual server environments to support OT workloads and applications.
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Storage: Implements secure, scalable, and high-performance data storage solutions tailored to OT needs.
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Disaster Recovery: Develops plans and systems to restore critical operations rapidly in the event of a disaster or major system failure.
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Virtualization: Leverages virtual machines and cloud technologies to improve efficiency, scalability, and manageability of OT systems.
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Development and implementation of proactive and reactive safeguards allows customers to reduce cybersecurity risks, identify threats early, and ensure operational continuity across OT/IT environments.
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Identity Management, Authentication, and Access Control: Restricts access to systems and data using role-based controls, authentication methods (e.g., MFA), and least-privilege principles.
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Awareness and Training: Educates employees and contractors on cybersecurity risks, responsibilities, and safe practices specific to their roles.
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Data Security: Protects data confidentiality, integrity, and availability during storage and transmission through encryption, access control, and integrity checks.
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Information Protection Processes and Procedures: Maintains comprehensive security policies, procedures, and governance mechanisms, including configuration and change management.
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Maintenance: Ensures secure, authorized maintenance of assets and systems with proper documentation and oversight.
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Protective Technology: Deploys tools like firewalls, endpoint protection, and intrusion prevention systems to limit and monitor security events.
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Anomalies and Events: Establishes system baselines to detect and analyze unusual activity that may indicate a cybersecurity event.
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Security Continuous Monitoring: Continuously observes network and system activity to identify threats and unauthorized behavior in real-time.
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Detection Processes: Maintains and regularly updates incident detection protocols to ensure timely alerts and responses to security events.
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Track and secure critical assets with real-time monitoring and automated logging to maintain visibility and accountability across OT/IT environments.
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Asset Inventory: Maintains an up-to-date, centralized inventory of hardware, software, and connected devices.
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Real-Time Monitoring: Continuously observes asset behavior to detect unusual patterns or unauthorized activity.
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Automated Logging: Records system and user activity for forensic analysis, compliance audits, and threat detection.
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Audit Readiness: Ensures logs and monitoring data are retained and organized for easy retrieval during security audits or investigations.
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Implement flexible security strategies that can adapt to evolving cyber threats, organizational growth, and shifting operational demands.
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Modular Architecture: Designs cybersecurity infrastructure that supports expansion and reconfiguration without major overhauls.
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Threat-Adaptive Tools: Utilizes machine learning and AI-powered defenses to adjust to emerging threat vectors.
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Change Management: Enables efficient updates and system changes without disrupting critical operations.
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Ensure compliance, consistency, and alignment with cybersecurity best practices through the creation and refinement of organizational policies.
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Governance Frameworks: Aligns security policies with standards such as NIST, ISO 27001, or ISA/IEC 62443.
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Custom Policy Development: Creates tailored security procedures based on business needs, risk tolerance, and industry requirements.
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Regular Audits: Reviews and updates policies periodically to reflect new threats, technologies, or regulatory changes.
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Employee Awareness: Ensures all personnel understand and follow cybersecurity policies through accessible documentation and training.
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WHY GPA?
Experienced professionals. Reliable solutions.
GPA is one of the few system integrators with specialized expertise in wireless industrial networks, backed by a team of recognized leaders in Operational Technology (OT). Our approach is thoughtful, proven, and grounded in trust, innovation, and long-term success. For example, pictured here is Scott McNeil, an Industrial Network and Security Architect II at GPA. He shares his expertise as the host of the Industrial Wi-Fi Shop podcast and is a frequent speaker at top OT conferences and events throughout the year.
PLATFORMS
Platform-independent by design, our OT Infrastructure & ICS Cybersecurity solutions are tailored to meet the needs of all industries.
Since 1996, GPA delivers
End-to-End Integration
Seamless OT solutions that connect factory floors to enterprise systems.
Technology-Agnostic Approach
Flexible solutions tailored to your existing and future infrastructure.
Proven Results
Increased systems stability, reliability, and stronger security posture for manufacturers across any industry.
CASE STUDIES
CLIENT REVIEWS
At GPA, we deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions that help industrial operations thrive. But don’t just take our word for it—hear from our clients about their experience with us.
“I’ve had the opportunity to work with GPA on several large, high-profile electrical and telecom projects over the years. Their expertise in electrical controls, OT, and IT systems integration has been instrumental in ensuring seamless project execution. GPA’s collaborative approach and commitment to quality make them a trusted partner in delivering complex infrastructure solutions.”
Mike E.
VP of Construction
Electrical Contractor – Arkansas
"GPA has been our DCS integrator for many years and has helped us transition from our end of life PLC and DCS systems to modern systems. We have developed a very successful partnership. They are very customer focused and easy to work with. Our many projects, large and small, have all been executed on time and budget."
David C.
Process Controls Manager
Pulp and Paper Plant – Virginia
"GPA has provided us with excellent technical support for our Ignition applications over the last several years. They've helped us complete several enhancements and upgrades as well as respond to breakfix situations. Their service has always been reliable and prompt, thus we are very happy with the relationship that has been built."
Joe S.
Engineering Manager
Building Products Division – Texas
