Industrial Foundation Networks (IFN)

We Understand Your Challenges!

To meet customer needs for secure operational data, Wunderlich-Malec has assembled an experienced national team that uses critical infrastructure building blocks to implement robust backbone networks for a variety of applications and industries. Our industrial network and server solutions optimize your network performance, reinforce critical cybersecurity, ensure interoperability between devices, provide seamless mobility, and include easy-to-use network management tools that enhance reliability across various industrial environments.

Infrastructure Needs More Than a Collection of Parts.

Many controls projects don’t adequately consider the OT infrastructure needed for their success. Control systems are only as reliable as the infrastructure they depend on. Essential infrastructure functions must be designed as an integrated platform to work consistently and reliably across all control systems.

Operational Technology (OT) Is Different From Information Technology (IT).

Industrial control systems directly impact physical environments, causing changes through the monitoring or control of devices, processes & events. Operational Technology (OT) is often subject to regulatory requirements limiting how changes are allowed.

IT and OT groups share tools and skills, but have very different priorities. IT does not inherently understand the OT requirements mandated to prevent real-world impact. Practices that are acceptable in IT environments can compromise OT environments, impacting product quality, health & safety, and the bottom line.

Building a strong partnership between IT and Automation groups is critical for Industrial controls project success. Aligning IT and OT Mission, Team, and Responsibilities ensures both groups work together effectively to deliver project goals.

Cybersecurity Is A High Priority.

Federal agencies including CISA and the FBI have determined that US critical industries are under active attack today by state-sponsored and criminal threat actors. Threats are becoming more sophisticated and frequent, and exploit significant vulnerabilities in today’s aging industrial infrastructure. Impacts range from financial extortion through ransomware attacks, disruption of critical services, to compromising public health and safety.

Get Secure, Stay Secure. Control Systems must be designed and operated securely to protect systems integrity. Secure design and infrastructure remediation are not only business priorities, but critical to national security.

Wunderlich-Malec’s IFN team offers a portfolio of services to help meet your OT Infrastructure needs.

IFN OT Infrastructure.

Our Industrial Foundation Network (IFN) provides OT Infrastructure with 14 essential functions in one integrated platform that is fully functional, highly available, and secure. The IFN is enterprise-focused, providing common OT Infrastructure across all industrial controls systems.

OT Infrastructure Gap Assessments.

For new projects, we provide an OT Infrastructure User Requirements Specification (URS) identifying best practices for 14 essential OT Infrastructure functions. For upgrade projects, we perform a gap assessment of your OT Infrastructure against industry best practices for essential functionality, capacity and growth, cybersecurity, and availability.

OT Managed Services.

Allow our team of experts to operate and maintain your OT Infrastructure from our national NOC, freeing your overburdened Automation and IT resources to focus on their core missions. Our service includes Help Desk, Administration & Maintenance, and Engineering Support in one blended offering.

IFN+ : IT & OT, Better Together!

Our IFN+ program provides combined IT/OT infrastructure and Managed Services in one comprehensive offering, taking advantage of CAPEX and OPEX synergies, and providing enhanced capabilities when compared to siloed design. For existing IT organizations, we help align IT and OT Mission, Team, and Responsibilities for project success.

Contact the IFN Team Today!

IFN@wmeng.com
Mark Riehm
IFN Product Manager
Mark.riehm@wmeng.com