Mine and processing OT assessment
Map critical dependencies across extraction, transport and processing.
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Extraction, processing and remote operations
Secure connected extraction and processing operations.
MWSolutions helps mining and metals organisations manage cyber risk across remote sites, mobile and autonomous equipment, processing plants, operational communications and third-party maintenance.
Operational context
Security grounded in how the sector actually operates.
Mining environments combine harsh conditions, remote locations, large mobile assets, process automation and dependence on communications. Security controls must remain practical where connectivity and on-site support are limited.
Engagements can focus on a single site, a specific programme or an enterprise-wide improvement roadmap. The scope is agreed around operational consequence, available evidence and the decisions the work must support.
Typical environments
- Open-pit and underground operations
- Mineral processing and metals production
- Remote operations centres
- Autonomous and semi-autonomous equipment
- Operational radio, telemetry and vendor systems
Risk themes
Where exposure commonly develops.
- Remote sites with limited local security capability
- Dependence on wireless, radio and satellite communications
- Vendor-supported mobile and specialised equipment
- Convergence of fleet, process and enterprise platforms
- Availability impacts across extraction and processing chains
- Recovery challenges for configuration-heavy operational assets
Sector capabilities
Focused services for mining & metals.
Services are selected and combined according to the operating model, maturity and risk priorities of the organisation.
Remote-operations architecture
Review trust boundaries, communications and control-centre connectivity.
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Assess integration, support pathways and operational dependencies.
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Control third-party connectivity and privileged access.
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Develop visibility appropriate for distributed and low-bandwidth environments.
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Prioritise restoration across communications, equipment and process systems.
View related services →Applicable structure
Standards-led, operationally informed.
Relevant standards and obligations are used to structure the work, while risk decisions remain tied to real operational consequence.
IEC 62443NIS2ISO/IEC 27001NIST CSFOperational safety procedures