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SecureStep

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NIST CSF
MITRE ATT&CK for ICS
ISA/IEC 62443
Atomic Red Team

About SecureStepPartner

SecureStepPartner is a NO Fluff, NO Filler OT/ICS-focused cybersecurity and managed security services provider. We help mid-market organizations protect operations, reduce downtime risk, and gain clear visibility across complex industrial and hybrid environments.

We work with OEMs, system integrators, engineering firms, logistics operators, energy storage teams, and fast-growing e-commerce brands that need enterprise-grade security without enterprise-scale overhead.

Straightforward expertise. Real visibility. Security that actually works.

IT/OT Secure Transformations

Zero Trust modernization across identity, cloud, and network—built for organizations that need security without slowing operations. We transform outdated architectures into resilient, compliant security programs.

Modern threats evolve faster than most internal IT and OT teams can adapt. Legacy architectures, outdated controls, and tool sprawl quietly increase operational and business risk.

We modernize identity, cloud, and network security across IT and OT environments using a Zero Trust approach that accelerates operations rather than slowing them down.

Why Executives Choose SecureStepPartner:

  • Reduce business risk by replacing outdated controls with measurable improvements
  • Unify IT and OT security practices across the organization
  • Increase resilience against ransomware and identity-based attacks
  • Remove internal bottlenecks where teams lack specialized OT or Zero Trust expertise

What We Transform:

  • Identity modernization (Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access)
  • Cloud and Microsoft 365 hardening, including email defenses
  • Network modernization with Cloudflare Zero Trust and segmentation
  • OT security uplift aligned to ISA/IEC-62443

Outcome: A modern, defensible security posture that supports growth, protects operations, and reduces executive risk exposure.

OT & ICS Cybersecurity

Hands-on industrial cybersecurity with ISA/IEC-62443 alignment and real on-site expertise. We physically validate your control systems and deliver actionable roadmaps.

Modern industrial environments cannot be secured from behind a laptop alone. We show up on site, walk your floor, inspect your control systems, talk to operators, and get hands-on with the equipment that keeps your business running.

We secure PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, historians, robotics, drives, and IIoT devices using ISA/IEC-62443–aligned methods. No guessing. No outsourcing. Just human-powered expertise applied directly to your plant.

Why Leadership Trusts Us:

  • We physically validate your environment—not just run scan tools
  • We uncover risks your IT team cannot see at Levels 0–2
  • We keep production running while improving security posture
  • We deliver a defensible maturity baseline aligned to ISA/IEC-62443
  • We translate risks into business terms leadership understands

On-Site Capabilities:

  • Walkdowns of panels, networks, HMIs, PLCs, historian servers
  • OT asset discovery with human validation
  • Segmentation and conduit mapping aligned to 62443
  • Identification of insecure protocols, flat networks, shadow devices
  • Prioritized roadmap to reduce downtime and safety risk

Outcome: A real-world, hands-on OT assessment leadership can confidently act on—not a remote-generated paper report.

Managed Security Services (MSSP)

24/7 threat protection powered by real analysts—not offshore SOCs or automation. Every alert is investigated by experienced security professionals who understand your environment.

Most MSSPs drown you in alerts or outsource everything overseas. We don't.

Our team delivers true 24/7 protection powered by real analysts who understand your business, your environment, and your operations. When something happens, a human investigates—not a bot.

Every critical alert is reviewed by analysts with identity, cloud, endpoint, and OT expertise.

Why Companies Switch to Us:

  • Human-led investigation, not offshore triage
  • Clear, actionable guidance—not automated PDFs
  • Analysts who understand OT, not just IT threats
  • Fewer false positives and faster true positives
  • Direct communication with our team—not ticket mills

Human-Powered Capabilities:

  • Analyst-verified alerts (no auto-close rules)
  • Real-time threat investigation
  • Human-led threat hunting across identity, cloud, endpoint, and OT traffic
  • Plain-English incident guidance for executives and engineers
  • Ideal for teams with 100–500 employees needing expert coverage

Outcome: A security partner your team can actually talk to—powered by humans, not automation pretending to be security.

Cloud vs Local Optimization

Stop overspending on cloud workloads—many run faster and cheaper on-prem. We help you optimize costs while improving performance and data control.

Not every workload belongs in the cloud. Many organizations quietly overspend every year—paying for compute and storage that would run faster and cheaper on-prem.

We evaluate your environment and help you shift the right workloads back to local infrastructure, improving performance while keeping your data in your control.

Benefits:

  • Lower OPEX by reducing unnecessary cloud spend
  • Faster performance for latency-sensitive systems
  • Data stays on-prem, aligned to ISA/IEC-62443 boundaries
  • Hybrid architectures available for flexibility

What We Deliver:

  • Cost and performance analysis (cloud vs local)
  • On-prem server sizing and deployment
  • Secure migration planning
  • Edge and hybrid design options

Outcome: Same budget. Faster performance. Your data stays with you.

Core Capabilities

OT / ICS Security & Visibility

  • ISA/IEC-62443 Assessments
  • Rockwell OT Asset Reviews
  • Industrial Network Visibility (runZero / Nozomi)
  • Deep Packet Inspection (ICS/IT)
  • OT Wireless Threat Detection
  • OEM & Vendor Network Governance

Perimeter & Application Security

  • Cloudflare WAF, API Shield & Bot Mitigation
  • Cloudflare DDoS Protection
  • Workers Firewall Rulesets
  • Corsearch Brand & IP Protection
  • Anti-Impersonation & Spoofing Defense
  • Executive Digital Footprint Monitoring

Zero Trust & Secure Connectivity

  • Cloudflare Zero Trust Access / SASE
  • OT Secure Remote Access (IDMZ / ZTNA)
  • Vendor & OEM Remote Access Control
  • Site-to-Site VPN Architecture
  • Cisco / Meraki Firewall Deployments
  • Cloudflare Tunnels for Encrypted Access

Managed Detection & Response

  • MSSP / SOC-as-a-Service
  • Human-Powered Threat Hunting
  • IT & OT Threat Detection & Response
  • Graylog SIEM Deployment
  • Vulnerability & Exposure Management
  • Nozomi / runZero Alerting

Identity, Email, & Brand Security

  • Entra ID / Microsoft 365 Hardening
  • DMARC / DKIM / SPF Enforcement
  • Business Email Compromise Prevention
  • Executive Brand Protection
  • Domain & Social Impersonation Defense
  • Cloudflare Email Security

Monitoring, Analytics & Transformation

  • Grafana Cloud Observability
  • Zabbix Monitoring & Uptime
  • Cloudflare Synthetic Monitoring
  • IT/OT Secure Transformation Roadmaps
  • GRC, Policy Development & Compliance
  • M&A Technical Due-Diligence

M&A Technical Due-Diligence

We support private equity firms, strategic buyers, and sellers with cybersecurity readiness evaluations, carve-out planning, control mapping, and integration support. Our process identifies risk, exposure, and cost impact early—reducing surprises post-acquisition and accelerating integration.

Why Organizations Trust Us

  • Human-powered threat monitoring & investigation
  • Combined OT/ICS and IT expertise in one partner
  • ISA/IEC-62443 aligned methodologies
  • Zero Trust and cloud-first architecture experience
  • Cloudflare Enterprise + Microsoft 365 security specialization
  • Fast deployments with transparent reporting
  • Risk reduction aligned to operational constraints

Our Mission

SecureStepPartner helps industrial and mid-market organizations operate with confidence by building cybersecurity programs that are practical, defensible, and aligned with real operational conditions. We combine human expertise with intelligence-assisted monitoring to protect environments where automation alone cannot keep up with modern IT/OT risks.

Why This Matters

"68% of industrial organizations experienced an OT security incident in the past 12 months."

"Manufacturing is now the most targeted sector worldwide—driven heavily by ransomware and lateral movement from IT."

"Over 60% of OT breaches begin in IT systems before reaching production."

"81% of plants report critical blind spots in OT visibility."

"Unplanned downtime now averages $260,000 per hour across manufacturing environments."

Cybersecurity is no longer just a technical function—it is a financial and operational control. Our mission is to reduce risk, protect EBITDA, and keep critical operations running without disruption.

Insights & Intelligence

Get practical, real-world guidance on OT/ICS cybersecurity, Cloudflare Enterprise optimization, Microsoft 365 security, industrial threat trends, ISA/IEC-62443 maturity, and Zabbix monitoring.

Purdue Model - OT/ICS Security Architecture

Featured Insights

OT Cybersecurity: What Modern Manufacturers Must Secure in 2025

A clear breakdown of emerging OT threats, industrial ransomware, and the visibility gaps most plants overlook.

ISA/IEC-62443 Maturity Explained (In Plain English)

A practical guide for plant managers, reliability engineers, and IT/OT leaders evaluating their security maturity.

Cloudflare Zero Trust for E-Commerce & Logistics

How to reduce fraud, stop bot attacks, secure identity, and accelerate websites at scale.

Microsoft 365 + Entra ID Hardening Checklist

The must-have identity, authentication, and email protections for mid-market teams.

What Human-Powered Threat Monitoring Reveals in Mid-Market Environments

Insights from 24/7 threat detection and analyst-verified alerts across distributed IT and OT networks.

Zabbix for Modern Infrastructure: Real Visibility for IT & OT Teams

How unified monitoring across on-prem, cloud, and industrial environments prevents outages, detects early warning signals, and supports 24/7 operational resilience.

Why Our Insights Matter

We sit at the intersection of operations, cybersecurity, and efficiency. Our insights come directly from real-world industrial environments—helping leaders strengthen resilience, simplify workflows, and modernize their security posture.

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Leadership Team

Meet the experts behind SecureStepPartner's hands-on approach to OT/ICS security and managed services.

Reni N. - Founder & Principal Consultant

Reni N.

Founder & Principal Consultant

Antonio S. - Senior Microsoft & Cloud Engineer

Antonio S.

Senior Microsoft & Cloud Engineer

Advisory Network - Subject Matter Experts

Advisory Network

Trusted experts and ecosystem partners who strengthen every assessment, detection workflow, and modernization project we deliver.

We work with:

  • Red Canary — Managed Detection & Response
  • Flare.io — Digital Risk Protection & Dark Web Intelligence
  • Nozomi Networks — OT/ICS Visibility & Threat Detection
  • Huntress Labs — MDR + ITDR
  • INL CIE — Critical infrastructure resilience
  • Cloudflare NOC — Network ops, edge security & performance
  • Microsoft Partners — M365, Entra ID, identity hardening
  • Zscaler — Zero Trust Network Access & Cloud Security
  • Cisco Partner — Networking, NGFW, secure access
  • CrowdStrike Elevate — Enterprise-grade MDR/EPP
  • Palo Alto Networks — NGFW, SASE, Prisma
  • SentinelOne — Mid-market MDR with OT/ICS coexistence
  • Elastic / ELK — Log analytics, SIEM, telemetry pipelines
Red Canary
Flare.io
Nozomi Networks
Huntress
INL CIE
Cloudflare
Microsoft
Zscaler
Cisco
CrowdStrike
Palo Alto Networks
SentinelOne
Elastic

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Customer Feedback

What organizations say about SecureStepPartner™ and our OT/ICS cybersecurity and managed security services.

"Exceptional OT/ICS cybersecurity expertise with real business impact."

SecureStepPartner brings deep OT cybersecurity knowledge and delivers precise, tailored solutions for complex industrial environments. Their structured approach, operational understanding, and responsiveness create immediate value for mid-market teams.

Senior Manager, Big 4 Cybersecurity Consulting Firm

"Strong client relationships and high-impact outcomes."

SecureStepPartner consistently delivers results across difficult IT and OT landscapes. Their strategy, technical depth, and ability to execute make them a trusted partner for organizations that need real improvement, not generic advice.

OT/ICS Cybersecurity Specialist, Global Industrial Services Firm

"Reliable, dedicated, and technically strong."

SecureStepPartner demonstrates deep cybersecurity expertise, dependable leadership, and strong delivery capabilities. Their guidance improves both technical operations and long-term security maturity.

Senior Manager, Operational Technology Cybersecurity, Fortune 100 Advisory Firm

"Innovative engineering mindset that improves production and quality."

SecureStepPartner brings engineering depth and practical insight that directly improves industrial processes and operational resilience. Their solutions help organizations modernize without disrupting production.

Program Manager, Global Automotive & Energy Manufacturing

"Analytical, efficient, and impactful from day one."

SecureStepPartner quickly identifies high-value improvements and executes them efficiently. Their analytical approach and professionalism make them a standout partner for organizations needing clarity and direction in cybersecurity.

Strategy Consultant & Former CEO, Financial Services Sector

"Dedicated leadership and a commitment to empowering teams."

SecureStepPartner brings passion, follow-through, and a collaborative spirit. Their leadership strengthens technical teams and accelerates security maturity across the organization.

Leadership & Organizational Development Specialist, Higher Education Sector