Abingdon-based cybersecurity company e2e-assure has unveiled a new operational technology (OT) monitoring capability designed to strengthen defences against growing cyber threats in industrial environments.
The launch follows new research showing that 51 per cent of organisations expect their OT systems to be targeted more frequently than any other part of their infrastructure. As more companies adopt connected sensors and smart equipment, their exposure to cyber risk continues to expand. Attacks against OT systems have risen each year since 2020, with recent incidents at Jaguar Land Rover and Asahi highlighting the potential for serious operational disruption.
e2e-assure’s study also found that visibility across OT environments remains inconsistent. Around 28 per cent of organisations still rely on manual or ad hoc coordination between IT and OT systems, while 32 per cent use detection platforms originally designed for IT. The lack of integrated monitoring, the company warns, leaves industrial networks especially vulnerable to intrusion.
To address this, e2e-assure has launched a 24/7 Unified IT/OT Detection and Monitoring solution that incorporates EmberOT’s sensor technology, offering real-time insight into vulnerabilities, system status, and potential threats. The sensors, which can integrate with other leading OT tools, feed directly into e2e-assure’s UK-based Security Operations Centre (SOC).
“From expanding threats to mounting regulatory requirements, OT organisations are not equipped to handle these challenges alone,” said Rob Demain, CEO of e2e-assure. “But it’s not a process that can be easily outsourced due to the complexity and sensitivity of their operations. We are delighted that with this new product and partnership, e2e-assure is now further equipped to support organisations where operational resilience and avoiding costly downtime is crucial.”
The service delivers continuous monitoring using EmberOT’s software sensors, which reduce false positives and shorten detection times. Customers can receive visibility reports, contextual risk indexes, and asset vulnerability priority lists with mitigation support. The platform also includes a simplified alert system integrated with e2e-assure’s SOC, allowing direct communication through the company’s Teams app.
A partnership with Trinity OT Security underpins the new offering, combining Trinity’s consulting and compliance expertise with e2e-assure’s managed detection and response service. The collaboration aligns with standards such as NIS2 and IEC 62443, ensuring coverage from risk assessment through to incident response.
“Securing operational technology environments requires more than point solutions; it demands a strategic blend of deep technical insight, risk-based advisory and resilient operational defence,” said Ben Dunlop, Chief Operating Officer at Trinity OT Security. “By partnering with e2e-assure, we are enhancing our ability to protect customers throughout the security lifecycle, from shaping improvements to sustaining them with world-class, 24/7 threat detection and response.”
The new service is now available to industrial and critical infrastructure organisations across the UK, with demonstrations and tailored plans offered directly by e2e-assure.
