Fortinet Operational Technology (OT) Security Specialists | Vaal Triangle

Preferred partner and approved distributor of Fortinet OT/IT segmentation and segregation security solutions

Staro Process Control is headquartered in Sasolburg, at the heart of the Vaal Triangle industrial corridor — home to some of South Africa’s largest steel, petrochemical and heavy manufacturing operations. We have supported the mining and heavy industrial sectors from this base since 1996, and as the preferred partner and approved distributor of Fortinet OT/IT segmentation and segregation security solutions, we bring that same local presence to securing converged IT-OT networks for industry across the Vaal Triangle.

Looking for a broader look at OT cybersecurity, or a multi-vendor approach rather than a single product line? See our OT Cybersecurity Specialist page.

Why OT Security Matters in the Vaal Triangle

The Vaal Triangle’s industrial base — steel production, petrochemical processing and heavy manufacturing — runs on Operational Technology (OT): the industrial control systems (ICS), SCADA platforms and distributed control systems (DCS) that keep continuous processes running safely. Because so much of this region’s industry is asset-intensive and runs around the clock, unplanned downtime or a compromised control system carries a higher cost here than in most sectors.

As IT and OT networks converge, the same connectivity that improves visibility and efficiency also exposes plants that were historically air-gapped to modern cyber threats. At Staro Process Control, we implement Fortinet’s integrated Security Fabric approach — next-generation firewalls, network segmentation and continuous monitoring — to close that gap without compromising the uptime and safety priorities that define OT environments. Implemented with Fortinet’s FortiGate NGFWs, this approach helps ensure a breach stays contained rather than spreading across a plant’s control network.

Staro Process Control: Fortinet Products & Services for the Vaal Triangle

Local Support, Full Fortinet Product Range
Being based in Sasolburg means our team can respond quickly to Vaal Triangle sites — from initial assessment through to ongoing management. Our Fortinet offering includes:

• FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs): ruggedised for harsh industrial environments, providing advanced threat protection and network segmentation.
• Security Fabric Integration: unified IT and OT security with shared threat intelligence and automated incident response.
• OT Security Assessments: evaluations mapped against the six pillars of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF 2.0), identifying gaps specific to your plant.
• Customised Deployment and Support: end-to-end support — design, implementation, ongoing management and compliance — for mining, heavy industrial and automation sites in the region.

Why Fortinet for OT Security?
Fortinet is the only vendor offering a fully integrated security fabric purpose-built for converged IT-OT environments, with solutions engineered to withstand harsh operational conditions while maintaining high-performance threat detection.

Fortinet OT Security: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fortinet’s Security Fabric compatible with our existing SCADA and PLC systems?
Yes. Fortinet’s Security Fabric is designed to integrate around your existing control systems rather than replace them, using network segmentation and monitoring to protect installed SCADA, DCS and PLC equipment without disrupting operations.

Do we need to replace our existing firewalls to use FortiGate NGFWs?
Not necessarily. We assess your current network architecture first and design the segmentation and firewall placement around what you already have, adding FortiGate NGFWs where they deliver the most protection.

Do you support plants across the wider Vaal Triangle, not just Sasolburg?
Yes — our Sasolburg head office and Secunda branch mean we can support clients across the Vaal Triangle industrial belt, including Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark and Sasolburg itself.

Your Trusted Partner in OT Security: Staro Process Control

At Staro Process Control, we are your local advisor and dependable supplier of industrial automation solutions in the Vaal Triangle. With decades of experience in the mining and heavy industrial sectors, and as Fortinet Operational Technology (OT) Security Specialists based in the region, we are well-equipped to deliver OT security solutions that protect the critical assets and processes our neighbours depend on. Our commitment to ethical business practices, safety, quality and sustainability underpins everything we deliver.

Whether you need to secure an industrial control system, implement network segmentation, or integrate your IT and OT security strategy, Staro Process Control is ready to partner with you — right here in the Vaal Triangle.

Fortinet Operational Technology (OT) Security Specialists | Vaal Triangle
Staro Process Control (Pty) Ltd. is committed to delivering Fortinet security solutions that protect businesses across the Vaal Triangle, backed by advanced technology, robust network segmentation and comprehensive OT security tailored to this region’s industrial landscape.

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