Development of an Industrial Network Security and Management Platform with SOC Capabilities

The client faces ongoing challenges in maintaining the operational stability, security, and centralized control of critical network infrastructure across multiple manufacturing facilities. Existing infrastructure requires continuous monitoring, regular updates, user support, and protection against security threats, with an imperative to align with industry security standards such as ISO 27001. The absence of integrated security incident management hampers rapid response and recovery efforts, risking operational disruptions if not addressed.

A mid to large-sized manufacturing enterprise operating across multiple facilities, requiring robust network security, centralized management, and incident response capabilities to ensure operational resilience.

• Implement a centralized network management system capable of overseeing thousands of ports and hundreds of Wi-Fi devices across multiple locations.
• Integrate secure access controls leveraging directory services and protocols like 802.1x.
• Establish comprehensive security policies controlling traffic between VLANs and safeguarding communications within and across facilities.
• Develop a Security Operations Center (SOC) framework to facilitate real-time security incident detection, management, and response.
• Ensure operational stability, continuous user support, and adherence to industry security standards, with measurable improvements in network uptime and security posture.

• Centralized configuration and availability management for network devices and Wi-Fi infrastructure.
• Secure end-user access management using directory integration and protocols such as 802.1x.
• Traffic control and segmentation between VLANs within and across facilities.
• Role-based policy enforcement for security and network management.
• Real-time operational monitoring with alerts and automated reporting.
• Security incident detection and response capabilities within a dedicated SOC framework.

• Active Directory or equivalent directory services for user authentication
• Network devices (e.g., switches, routers, Wi-Fi access points) for configuration and management
• Security tools for traffic control and threat detection
• Incident management systems for SOC operations

• Scalability to support thousands of network ports and hundreds of Wi-Fi devices across multiple facilities
• High availability with minimal downtime to ensure continuous operation
• Robust security measures compliant with ISO 27001 standards
• Performance capable of real-time monitoring and alerting
• Secure integration with existing corporate directory and management infrastructures

The implementation of a centralized, security-focused network management platform with SOC capabilities is expected to significantly enhance operational resilience by ensuring network stability, proactive security threat detection, and rapid incident response. It aims to improve network uptime, enforce security policies uniformly across facilities, support ongoing system updates, and align with international security standards, ultimately reducing downtime and security risks while supporting scalable growth.