Chemical
Chemical
Chemical sector companies with operations in the US and/or EU face critical OT security challenges due to the inherently hazardous nature of its processes, stringent safety requirements, and increasing digitalization of control systems.
Chemical plants rely heavily on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), all of which must operate with high precision and reliability.
Many of these systems were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind, making them susceptible to modern threats such as ransomware, insider manipulation, and nation-state attacks targeting intellectual property or causing physical disruption.
The stakes are exceptionally high: a successful cyberattack could lead to toxic releases, explosions, or environmental damage. Compliance with regulations such as the US Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS), EU SEVESO III Directive, and emerging cybersecurity rules under NIS2 requires detailed risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and strict access control across both digital and physical perimeters.
Additionally, the sector’s complex supply chains and frequent integration of third-party equipment and contractors expand the attack surface.
To manage these risks, chemical companies must adopt a robust OT security program that blends real-time threat detection, strict process integrity controls, and cross-disciplinary collaboration between IT, engineering, and safety teams—all while maintaining uninterrupted production and regulatory compliance.