Airports and airlines do not pause. Neither can their security
OT, ICS & IIoT Security by Shieldworkz
Shieldworkz for Aviation: Full-Stack OT Cybersecurity
Shieldworkz is not a point product vendor. We are an end-to-end industrial cybersecurity company that delivers everything an airport or airline needs to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover - across OT, ICS, SCADA, and IoT.
1. OT Asset Discovery & Inventory
You cannot secure what you cannot see. Shieldworkz passively discovers every connected device across your airport environment - from legacy PLCs running Windows XP to modern IoT sensors - without disrupting operations. We build a living asset inventory that includes device type, firmware version, communication protocols, and network location.
2. OT/ICS Vulnerability Management
We map known CVEs to your operational assets and prioritize them based on exploitability, network exposure, and operational criticality. For unpatchable systems, we design and implement compensating controls - network segmentation, virtual patching, and access restrictions - that reduce risk without requiring downtime.
3. Network Segmentation & Zero Trust for OT
Shieldworkz designs and enforces micro-segmentation between IT and OT, between different OT zones (e.g., BHS vs. HVAC), and between operational systems and third-party vendor connections. Our zero-trust approach treats every device, user, and data flow as untrusted by default - regardless of where it originates.
4. Continuous Threat Detection & Monitoring
Our platform monitors industrial protocols - Modbus TCP, DNP3, OPC-UA, BACnet/IP, EtherNet/IP - for anomalous command patterns, unauthorized device interactions, and protocol manipulation. Behavioral analytics establish baselines for normal OT activity and flag deviations that indicate reconnaissance, lateral movement, or active exploitation.
5. Incident Response & Forensics for OT
When an alert fires, speed matters. But in aviation, so does safety. Shieldworkz provides OT-specific incident response playbooks that balance containment with operational continuity. Our forensics capabilities trace the root cause of an incident across IT and OT boundaries, preserving evidence for regulatory reporting and insurance claims.
6. Secure Remote Access & Vendor Management
We replace permanent VPNs and shared credentials with time-limited, audited, least-privilege remote access sessions. Every vendor connection is recorded, authenticated, and restricted to only the systems required for the task. Vendor risk profiles are continuously updated based on behavior, not just annual questionnaires.
7. ICS/SCADA Penetration Testing & Red Teaming
Our aviation-focused offensive security team conducts controlled penetration tests, red team exercises, and purple team engagements against your OT environment. We simulate real-world adversary tactics - from initial access through OT protocol exploitation - and work with your operations and safety teams to close gaps before attackers find them.
8. Compliance & Governance Automation
Aviation cybersecurity operates under a complex web of standards: ICAO guidance, TSA Security Directives, FAA requirements, EASA rules, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and national data-protection laws. Shieldworkz automates evidence collection, control mapping, and reporting across these frameworks - reducing audit fatigue and proving compliance with defensible data.
Why Airports and Airlines Choose Shieldworkz
Aviation-Specific Expertise We understand the difference between a safety risk and a security risk - and we know that in aviation, they converge. Our teams have worked inside airport operations centers, baggage halls, and airline SOC environments. We speak the language of availability, Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), and Safety Management Systems (SMS).
Non-Disruptive Deployment Our sensors and platforms are designed for operational environments where downtime is measured in stranded passengers, not minutes. We deploy passively, validate every change against operational constraints, and never recommend a security control that compromises flight safety.
Unified IT/OT Visibility Shieldworkz breaks down the silos between IT security and OT operations. Our platform correlates events across both domains, giving your SOC a single pane of glass for threat detection and response - while respecting the operational constraints of industrial systems.
24/7/365 Managed Detection & Response (MDR) For airports and airlines that lack the internal resources to staff a dedicated OT SOC, Shieldworkz provides round-the-clock monitoring, threat hunting, and incident response from our industrial security operations center. We become an extension of your team.
Flexible Engagement Models Whether you need a one-time OT risk assessment, a managed security service, or a fully deployed on-premise platform, Shieldworkz adapts to your procurement model, your budget cycle, and your operational maturity.
