SecureStart: Foundational OT Cybersecurity

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Why You Need It

You’ve taken some steps to protect your operational technology (OT), but are there gaps? 

  • You might be backing up critical systems—but patching hasn’t happened in months.
  • You might have antivirus on some machines—but don’t even know what assets are connected to your network.
  • You recognize cybersecurity matters—but it hasn’t been part of your core operations strategy. 

These are common starting points for small to mid-sized manufacturers. Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated, 
but it does need to be intentional. 

What It Is

It’s a practical, OT-native cybersecurity service bundle built by Interstates for industrial manufacturers. Focused on the essentials—patching, antivirus, and backups—SecureStart delivers foundational protection without requiring a full cybersecurity team or complex implementation. What you gain:

  • Immediate risk reduction
  • Visibility into your assets
  • Scalable protection for evolving needs

SecureStart is built for fast-moving, resource-constrained environments, allowing you to act quickly, protect what matters, and plan confidently for what’s next.

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Simple. Scalable. Secure.

Backup & Recovery

Patching Services

Antivirus & Cybersecurity

A Simple Process, Designed for OT Reality

You don’t need a perfect system to get started; you just need a solid starting point. SecureStart brings structure and confidence to your OT cybersecurity journey.

Back Up What Matters

BACKUP & RECOVERY 

We ensure that your most critical systems, such as HMIs, SCADA servers, and historian PCs, are backed up and can be restored. This means no more questions like, “Can we recover if this fails?”

ANTIVIRUS & CYBERSECURITY

We deploy lightweight, OT-aware tools to detect and stop malware and ransomware. We monitor activity, flag alerts, and offer support to minimize downtime and damage.

PATCHING SERVICES 

We manage patching for key systems on a schedule that aligns with your production needs. As a result, you’ll reduce exposure to vulnerabilities without operational disruption.

SecureStart = Confidence, Not Complexity

SecureStart gives you protection without the burden of complexity. There is no new platform to learn, no software bloat, and no costly infrastructure. Whether you run one site or 20, SecureStart scales with your business and adapts to meet your needs. 

With Interstates, you’ll have a cybersecurity foundation you can build on, supported by a team that speaks the language of industrial operations.

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