Tessero
Where every piece fits
Cybersecurity ›
Process Engineering and Energy

Security built into the engineering, not applied to it afterwards.

Automation and control systems engineering across chemicals, pulp and paper, mining, generation, distribution and water. Continuous process environments, the instrumentation that runs them and the safety systems that protect them.

The problem

In process industries, cybersecurity is about far more than protecting data. A security incident can disrupt production, impact product quality, damage critical assets, or create significant safety risks.

These environments are designed for long-term, continuous operation, with shutdown windows often planned years in advance. Any change must be carefully managed to avoid operational disruption and maintain safety and reliability.

Many organisations struggle because traditional cybersecurity approaches are built around IT systems and do not account for the realities of industrial operations. Effective security in these environments requires specialists who understand both cybersecurity and the engineering systems that keep plants running safely and efficiently.

How we approach it

At Tessero, we connect organisations with specialists who understand operational technology (OT), process engineering, and industrial cybersecurity. They know how to secure critical infrastructure, control systems, and capital projects without compromising safety, reliability, or production.

Whether the challenge is securing existing operations, modernising ageing infrastructure, or embedding cybersecurity into new projects from day one, we help organisations find the expertise needed to protect both their people and their operations.

Capability

What we deliver.

  • OT and control system security
  • Industrial cybersecurity architecture
  • Cybersecurity for new plants and major projects
  • SCADA and automation security
  • Functional safety and OT security
  • Secure remote access solutions
  • Network segmentation and zero trust for OT
  • OT monitoring and incident response
  • NIS2 and critical infrastructure compliance
  • Business continuity and operational resilience

Standards and regulations

  • IEC 62443
  • IEC 61511
  • NIS2
  • NERC CIP
  • NIST SP 800-82

People

The specialists we place.

  • Control and Instrumentation Security Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • OT Security Engineer
  • ICS and SCADA Security Specialist
  • Functional Safety and Cybersecurity Consultant
  • OT Network Architect
  • IEC 62443 Consultant
  • Industrial Cybersecurity Incident Responder
  • OT Monitoring and Detection Engineer

How clients engage us

  • Plant assessment
  • Safety system review
  • Regulatory readiness
  • Programme partnership

Discuss a programme.

Tell us the problem and the date it has to be solved by. We will tell you what it takes and what it costs, or that we are not the right firm for it.

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