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Protect Your OT Networks with Zero Trust, Network Cloaking, and Micro Segmentation Strategies
Your operations are being targeted by ever-more sophisticated cyberattacks, including AI-driven reconnaissance and credential theft that exploit unpatched systems, weak authentication, and flat network architectures. Traditional perimeter security and firewalls simply aren’t enough to protect critical Operational Technology (OT) especially legacy control systems that cannot be patched or segmented.
Avid Solutions helps manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators defend their OT environments with Zero Trust cybersecurity that proactively prevents attacks before they can start. Using advanced techniques like network cloaking, Secure Remote Access (SRA), and industrial-grade Zero Trust protection makes critical OT assets invisible to unauthorized users, dramatically reducing the attack surface and stopping reconnaissance at its first step. Although threat detection and notification software provides safeguards, proactively reducing risk remains the most prudent course of action.
By eliminating passwords with passwordless multi-factor authentication and enforcing least-privilege access, only authenticated users and devices can connect to systems — eliminating credential theft and phishing as entry points. Software-defined segmentation and micro segmentation create secure zones that contain threats and prevent lateral movement, improving resilience without disruptive firewall configurations.
Secure remote access is delivered with robust, phishing-resistant controls, so third-party maintenance, vendor access, and remote troubleshooting can occur safely without exposing networks to external threats. Combined with Zero Trust architecture that defends against advanced AI-powered attacks, this approach helps protect operations, minimize unplanned downtime, and support compliance in highly regulated environments.
Avid has executed more than 2000 projects in the Life Sciences and Pharma industry over the past 30-years. We’ve worked in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API), Fill-Finish, Building & Environmental Management Systems (BMS/EMS), Utilities (WFI, RO, Solvent Recovery, Vacuum Systems, Chilled Water, Plant Steam), MES, & OEM package integration. See our project experience here.
Avid has been involved in many industry events in recent years. We participated in industry forums, tradeshows, and regional and national trade associations relative to Life Sciences and Pharma. Let us leverage this knowledge to help your next project succeed. See our thought leadership here.
Avid’s Solutions For Life Sciences
- Smart manufacturing Services & Solutions to optimize your designs and reduce project risks. Learn more about our services.
- Front-End Loading (FEL) & Consulting Services to help you properly define scope and reduce risk on your next project.
- OEM Program to help you design, build, deploy, & increase your brand & client stickiness. Learn more about our OEM Program.
- Migrating outdated systems to address compliance, performance, and obsolescence issues.
- Tailored Plant Support with experts who understand Life Sciences systems, change control, & compliance. Learn more about plant support.
- Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Electronic Batch Records (EBR) to enhance efficiency and ensure compliance.
Why work with Avid?
- Life Science experience and industry thought leadership can help you gain a competitive advantage.
- We prioritize your operational needs and recognize the specific challenges of running and maintaining a production facility.
- Our teams understand 21 CFR Part 11 regulatory guidelines, and effectively collaborate with validations teams to minimize risk.
- Unlike other industries, deep knowledge of ISA-88, GAMP 5, V-Model, and documentation is critical to success.
- We are built on agility. We’re a low-impedance partner and are easy to do business with.
WE CAN HELP!
If you are ready to INNOVATE, OPTIMIZE, and TRANSFORM your operations, Avid is eager to help! Contact Avid for an initial discussion.
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