Exalens, Approach Cyber partner to boost cybersecurity across industrial, IIoT environments

Exalens recently announced a new strategic partnership with Approach Cyber, a ‘pure-play’ cyber security and privacy service provider. This partnership is set to enhance OT cybersecurity resilience for companies by harnessing Exalens’ advanced technology with Approach Cyber’s comprehensive security services.

With a focus on delivering ‘Cyber Serenity’, Approach Cyber’s expertise in creating secure digital environments complements Exalens’ pioneering Industrial AI solution that specialize in real-time visibility and anomaly detection for operational technology and IIoT assets. 

The collaboration strategically positions businesses to excel in their core operations by ensuring compliance with emerging NIS2 regulations and reducing the burden of complex security management. This proactive alignment not only bolsters productivity but also fortifies operational resilience, paving the way for seamless integration with Industry 4.0 advancements.

“Partnering with Approach Cyber aligns perfectly with our mission to provide detailed, real-time monitoring and rapid response solutions across connected operations,” said Ryan Heartfield, CEO of Exalens. “This partnership will enhance our capabilities to offer clients an integrated approach to cybersecurity, and boost resilience, reliability, and availability across industrial systems.”

Based in London and Eindhoven, Exalens specializes in unified Industry 4.0 monitoring and security for industrial sectors. Their platform, driven by advanced cyber-physical AI, provides real-time visibility into OT and IIoT assets, detecting anomalies and cybersecurity threats, and rapidly identifying root causes and impacted devices. Exalens empowers IT and OT teams with detailed insights for swift response, maintaining operational uptime.

Headquartered in Belgium and Switzerland, Approach Cyber offers consulting, audits, training, security technology integration, and software development services. As a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), their capabilities are further strengthened by their shared Security Operations Centre (SOC), providing robust, real-time defense against cyber threats. Certified in ISO 27001 and verified in ISO27701, Approach Cyber enhances organizational cyber resilience, allowing clients to focus on their core business activities.

Last month, Exalens partnered with HOOP Cyber, a next-generation cyber data engineering consultancy dedicated to empowering organizations with data-driven security solutions that are both effective and cost-optimized. The partnership is set to bolster resilience between cyber-physical systems by leveraging the strengths of both companies to offer unparalleled protection across connected operations.