Defending Chemical & Petrochemical Operations Safety, Compliance, and Resilience Built In

Cyberattacks on chemical plants, refineries, or pipelines aren’t just data breaches—they’re threats to human lives, the environment, and global supply chains. At Danguard.net, we specialize in OT and IT security solutions designed for the unique risks of the chemical and petrochemical industries. Protect your facilities, your people, and the planet with tailored cybersecurity that keeps operations running safely.

Why Cybersecurity Matters in Chemical & Petrochemical

In this industry, a single cyber incident can lead to:

  • Catastrophic Safety Failures: Compromised OT systems (e.g., reactor controls, pressure valves) causing explosions or toxic leaks.

  • Environmental Disasters: Unplanned shutdowns or pipeline breaches risking spills and regulatory fines.

  • Costly Downtime: Attacks halting production, delaying shipments, and damaging reputations.

  • Regulatory Penalties: Non-compliance with standards like CFATS, IEC 62443, or OSHA safety protocols.

Legacy OT devices, IT/OT convergence, and third-party vendor access only amplify these risks.

Our Solutions

OT Security for Chemical Facilities

  1. Industrial Network Segmentation

    • Isolate critical zones (e.g., distillation units, batch reactors, pipeline SCADA) from less secure areas.

    • Prevent malware from spreading between production and administrative networks.

  2. Secure OT Architecture Design

    • Build resilient networks with industrial firewalls, unidirectional gateways, and DMZs.

    • Safeguard Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and emergency shutdown controls.

  3. Legacy System Protection

    • Monitor and secure outdated devices (e.g., unpatched PLCs) with traffic filtering and air-gapped backups.

  4. OT Incident Response

    • Rapid containment of threats like ransomware targeting production lines or tampered chemical formulas.

Integrated IT Security

  • Secure IT/OT Convergence: Safely connect ERP systems (e.g., SAP) to OT networks without exposing critical processes.

  • Supply Chain Risk Management: Audit vendor access and enforce zero-trust principles for third parties.

  • Data Integrity Assurance: Protect batch records, safety logs, and intellectual property from tampering.

Compliance & Standards

We ensure your facility meets industry-specific requirements:

  • IEC 62443 (OT security)

  • CFATS (Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards)

  • NIST SP 800-82 (ICS security)

  • OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM)

Our services include gap assessments, audit preparation, and compliance reporting to avoid fines and operational delays.