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Cyber-Physical Systems: Defined

Across the industrial landscape, a quiet yet powerful shift is underway: production is returning home to the USA. This resurgence demands significant investment in modernization, connectivity, and cybersecurity to sustain the next generation of American manufacturing.

Today’s industrial sectors require speed, flexibility, and integration — exactly where automation delivers outsized value.

As production returns to local facilities, visibility, security, and resilience become non-negotiable. Every new line, PLC, and remote connection adds both capability and risk. That’s where Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) and Surya’s OT-managed services come in.

In every modern industrial system, the digital and physical worlds are converging. From connected PLCs to smart sensors and IIoT gateways, Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) now power the heartbeat of industrial operations.

But as connectivity grows, so does complexity — and risk. Visibility gaps, flat networks, and unmanaged endpoints can turn minor oversights into major safety, uptime, or compliance events.

At Surya Technologies, we believe securing CPS isn’t just about adding tools — it’s about building resilience through visibility, segmentation, protection, and sustainability.

That’s why we follow one simple, proven framework built for Industrial Native Services

See. Segment. Secure. Sustain.

What Are Cyber-Physical Systems?

Cyber-Physical Systems integrate sensing, control logic, actuation, and networking to let machines perceive and act upon the physical world. In industrial settings, they encompass:

• Sensors & Actuators — the eyes, ears, and hands of your plant: temperature probes, flow meters, motor drives.
• Control Layer — PLCs, RTOS, firmware, embedded logic that translates data into command actions.
• Engineering Workstations – Configuring control logic, updating firmware, and managing PLC programs. Windows Machines.
• Control Centers & HMIs – Centralizing visibility, alarms, and operator control across zones.
• Communication Networks — industrial protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, PROFINET, OPC UA) that carry critical control traffic and telemetry.
• Edge / Gateway / Cloud Bridges — modernization elements that pass data to analytics systems, dashboards, or enterprise systems.

In your plant, CPS is what makes your factory “smart.” But visibility gaps, connectivity expansion, and legacy devices make CPS security especially challenging.

The Risk Landscape: Why CPS Security Is Different

Unlike IT systems, CPS security failures have real-world consequences. When a PLC is compromised, a Windows machine is left unpatched, or a sensor is spoofed, physical processes are affected — not just data.

Common risks include:

• Unauthorized Remote Access — External vendors or compromised accounts controlling plant devices
• Unsafe Logic Changes — Altered firmware or ladder logic leading to unexpected operations
• Flat Networks — Lateral movement between zones and control layers
• Legacy Vulnerabilities — Devices running outdated firmware with no patching path

Protecting CPS requires an approach that respects both operational uptime and cybersecurity discipline.

The Surya Approach: See. Segment. Secure. Sustain.

See

Discover Everything.
Uncover every PLC, Windows Machine, Ethernet Switch, and endpoint with continuous asset discovery powered by Claroty xDome. We map your whole OT landscape — revealing interconnections, vulnerabilities, and risks that others miss.

Segment

Enforce Zero Trust Zones.
We apply Purdue-aligned segmentation and identity-based access controls to contain threats. Zero Trust boundaries keep incidents from spreading and align IT and OT governance.

Secure

Proactively Defend Without Disruption.
With Surya’s OT SOC and continuous monitoring, we detect anomalies, enforce policies, and respond in real time — all without interrupting production. Every action is guided by context, not noise.

Sustain

Resilience That Lasts.
Integration, Not Replacement.
Security is not a one-time project — it’s a continuous journey. Through Managed Services, lifecycle governance, and audit-ready reporting, we help you evolve your defenses as your network grows.    Works with your existing firewalls, NAC, and SIEM — no forklift upgrades.

Why It Matters

• Operational Uptime: Security that keeps production running.
• Industrial Expertise: Built by engineers who understand the plant floor.
• Scalable Deployment: Start small and expand as needed.
• Local Trust, Global Reach: Responsive service from a team that’s locally rooted, globally capable.