Industrial companies face increasing pressure to understand and improve their cybersecurity posture. Assessing against industry standards offers a clear, structured way to map where your security efforts stand today and where to focus next.
“Not only are industry standards often referenced in legislation, but they provide a streamlined way to approach cybersecurity for any system,” says Tommy Evensen, Chief Information Security Officer at Omny. “They define what is needed to reach a certain goal, which helps companies navigate complex requirements more efficiently.”
A common language across teams and borders
Standards such as ISA/IEC 62443 and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) create a shared language around cybersecurity expectations. This common framework enhances reporting, simplifies communication across teams and stakeholders, and reduces the risk of fragmented security efforts.
Skipping this step, Tommy warns, can lead to “heterogeneous implementations of security across systems, sites, and even borders, making it impractical to secure with centrally governed teams and technology.”
The hardest part is knowing where to begin
Despite the benefits, many companies struggle with the basics: understanding where they currently stand. “The most common challenge is simply having a benchmark,” Tommy says. “Where do we start, how do we start, and what do we measure against?”
For many, the answer lies in aligning with industry standards from the beginning. “Using frameworks like ISA/IEC 62443-2-4 and 2-1 can give you a solid starting point. They help define what your security program and your supply chain should be measured against,” Tommy adds.
How Omny makes mapping easier and smarter
What sets Omny apart is how it connects the dots. The platform uses the MITRE ATT&CK Framework as a foundation for mapping different control frameworks, such as ISA/IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and Norwegian Oil & Gas 104, to a customer’s own control library.
“Each customer has different risk reduction requirements,” Tommy explains. “We map those to the customer’s control library, so everything is in one place. This gives them a holistic view of conformance across a site or even the entire company.”
In other words, Omny gives you a clear picture of your current posture and ties that to your specific business priorities, helping you decide where to put your focus.
Security mapping is an ongoing job
Mapping isn’t something you do once and forget. The threat landscape is constantly shifting, and effective cybersecurity must adapt along with it.
“The goal of any control is to reduce risk. And since threat actors change their tactics and procedures all the time, our controls must evolve too,” says Tommy. “By working at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels, Omny can recommend where and how to implement the right controls based on real-world threat behavior.”
What companies uncover when they start mapping
One of the most valuable outcomes of a mapping exercise? Discovering what’s been overlooked.
“Large industrial sites are complex and often made up of many interconnected systems,” Tommy says. “What we often see is that parts of those systems, especially ones handed over from vendors, are neglected after commissioning. That makes them vulnerable, and often a perfect entry point for threats.”
By bringing these blind spots to the surface, Omny gives companies the insight they need to close gaps before attackers can exploit them.
Stop guessing. Start mapping. Explore how Omny can help you map your security posture, identify gaps, and plan your next steps.
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