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Industrial-grade OT security, by design

We take the security of your operations very seriously. SDA was built from the start using design principles to ensure security, availability, reliability, and data protection.

Security is in our DNA

Software Defined Automation is built from the ground up to protect your production, not just your data. Our platform combines zero trust principles, strong encryption, and enterprise-grade identity and access management to secure PLC engineering and remote access across heterogeneous OT environments.

Strong identity, roles, and least-privilege access

Your factory floor cannot afford downtime or compromise. SDA embeds security into every layer of the stack so you can safely modernize OT while maintaining compliance with established frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- Zero trust architecture for all OT access, from web console to connectivity service.
- Defense-in-depth across cloud, network, and shop floor gateways.
- Security-aware operational practices that have delivered >99% uptime for our SaaS services.
Built on a secure cloud foundation

SDA runs on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and uses cloud-native services and patterns to deliver resilience, scalability, and strong isolation between tenants.
- Dedicated, logically isolated tenants for each customer to keep data and projects strictly separated.
- Highly available deployments across multiple AWS sites to withstand infrastructure failures.
- Infrastructure as Code and automated backups to support rapid disaster recovery and controlled rollbacks.
Strong identity, roles, and least-privilege access

Controlling who can do what in your automation environment is central to OT security. SDA gives you fine-grained control over identities, roles, and session scopes.
- Single sign-on with standard enterprise identity protocols such as OpenID Connect, OAuth 2.0, SAML 2.0, and directory services, allowing you to keep user management under your control.
- Role-based access control for projects, PLCs, and services, enabling least-privilege access down to device and action level.
- Time-bound and granular third-party access to allow OEMs and service partners to support you without handing over permanent credentials.
Browser-based engineering without exposed engineering laptops

Traditional engineering laptops are hard to secure and maintain at scale. SDA replaces them with secure, browser-based engineering.
- Vendor-specific IDEs are hosted in secure cloud instances and streamed to your browser, so engineering tools never reside or persist on local machines.
- No direct PLC credentials on the endpoint; access is brokered by SDA to reduce the risk of credential leakage or theft.
- Consistent security policies and patching for all engineering environments, centrally managed in the cloud.
Secure version control and change history for PLC code

Managing PLC software like modern software significantly improves security posture. SDA’s version control and backup features provide traceability and controlled change management across vendors.
- Central repository for PLC projects across multiple vendors and languages, with full change history.
- Secure storage of project versions, including backups tied to devices and plants, to speed up recovery after incidents.
- Audit trails that show who changed what, when, and where it was deployed, supporting investigations and compliance reporting.
Aligning with established cybersecurity frameworks

SDA’s architecture and capabilities support key functions of frameworks such as the NIST Cybersecurity Framework for OT-IT converged environments.
- IDENTIFY: Central inventory of PLC projects, versions, and associated assets.
- PROTECT: Encryption, RBAC, secure remote access, and hardened cloud infrastructure.
- DETECT: Fine-grained logging of access and changes to PLC projects and remote sessions.
- RESPOND AND RECOVER: Automated backups, version-controlled PLC code, and cloud-based engineering environments that accelerate restoration.
Operational excellence and continuous improvement

Security is not a one-time feature; it is an ongoing practice. SDA continuously improves its security controls and operations.
- Regular updates to underlying services and components in line with cloud and OT security best practices.
- Close collaboration with customers and partners to address emerging threats in manufacturing and critical infrastructure.
- Security reviews and architecture assessments to ensure our platform scales securely as your usage grows.

Tech Peak

Building trust through certified security and quality

At Software Defined Automation, we take security, quality, and operational reliability seriously. Our ISO and SOC 2 certifications demonstrate our commitment to meeting the highest international standards for information security and process integrity. These achievements validate that our systems, infrastructure, and operational workflows are designed to protect your data, ensure compliance, and deliver consistent, audit-ready performance—supporting your digital transformation with confidence

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How Software Defined Automation Supports NIS2 Compliance for Industrial Operations

NIS2 Directive demands OT security at board level – with €10M fines, executive liability, and strict 24/72-hour reporting for PLCs, robots, drives, and SCADA systems.

Software Defined Automation (SDA) delivers native OT compliance without IT workarounds: automatic asset discovery, firmware/CVE monitoring, backups, access controls, and audit trails.

Key Insights

NIS2 scope and 10 security requirements for manufacturing & critical infrastructure.
SDA’s always-on monitoring and AI-driven risk transparency.
Audit-ready evidence on demand – production-ready in weeks.

Download now to close NIS2 gaps in your OT environment.

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Industrial-grade OT security, by design

Security is in our DNA

Strong identity, roles, and least-privilege access

Built on a secure cloud foundation

Strong identity, roles, and least-privilege access

Browser-based engineering without exposed engineering laptops

Secure version control and change history for PLC code

Aligning with established cybersecurity frameworks

Operational excellence and continuous improvement

Building trust through certified security and quality

How Software Defined Automation Supports NIS2 Compliance for Industrial Operations

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