Credit:
Rockwell Automation
Introduction
At Staro Process Control, we know that protecting industrial environments goes beyond installing firewalls or monitoring alerts—it’s about creating a governance-driven, technology-enabled cybersecurity program.
In an era of IT/OT convergence, industrial organizations face the dual challenge of meeting compliance demands while keeping systems online. That’s why Staro leverages two powerful frameworks—the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and MITRE ATT&CK®—to help clients protect critical infrastructure.
When paired with Verve by Rockwell Automation, these frameworks give Staro’s clients the tools to identify risks, detect attacks, and respond effectively, whether in IT networks, OT systems, or fully converged environments.
Understanding NIST CSF
The NIST CSF provides a strategic blueprint for cybersecurity governance, making it ideal for communicating with decision-makers and mapping to other standards. It focuses on five core functions:
- Identify – Map assets, risks, and vulnerabilities.
- Protect – Apply safeguards to reduce impact.
- Detect – Monitor for anomalies and events.
- Respond – Take action to contain threats.
- Recover – Restore operations quickly and effectively.
Staro applies the CSF across industrial control systems (ICS), tailoring it to manufacturing plants, utilities, and other critical infrastructure for both compliance and resilience.
Understanding MITRE ATT&CK
MITRE ATT&CK is a real-world knowledge base cataloging attacker tactics (the “why”) and techniques (the “how”). Its Enterprise and ICS matrices enable detailed mapping of attacker behaviors, helping security teams build detection playbooks, prioritize defenses, and assess gaps.
Staro uses ATT&CK to translate governance into action—ensuring that for every high-level policy in NIST CSF, there’s a mapped, actionable defense and detection measure.
Why Use NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK Together
Individually, each framework is valuable. Together—especially when implemented by Staro—they create a comprehensive security model:
NIST CSF defines the governance structure.
MITRE ATT&CK fills in the tactical, real-world attack scenarios.
Example: If unusual OT network traffic is detected from an IT-connected workstation, NIST CSF guides the response process while MITRE ATT&CK provides the detection patterns, investigation methods, and playbooks needed to handle the incident.
Verve by Rockwell Automation: Turning Frameworks into Action
While frameworks set the strategy, execution demands the right technology. Verve by Rockwell Automation, deployed and supported by Staro Process Control, provides:
OT Systems Management (OTSM) for asset tracking, patching, and configuration control.
SIEM functionality for logging, alerting, and ATT&CK-based detection.
Custom policy creation to defend against specific attack vectors.
Gap analysis to identify NIST CSF coverage weaknesses.
Native communication with OT devices for rapid deployment without costly hardware changes.
With Verve, Staro ensures every governance objective is matched with operational defenses—bridging the gap between planning and protection.
The Staro Difference in Cybersecurity
What sets Staro Process Control apart is our ability to integrate governance frameworks with hands-on OT expertise. We understand the unique challenges of ICS and OT environments—from air-gapped systems to production uptime requirements—and we tailor our solutions accordingly.
By combining NIST CSF’s governance, MITRE ATT&CK’s operational intelligence, and Verve’s OT security platform, Staro delivers a full-spectrum cybersecurity solution that’s measurable, scalable, and built for the realities of industrial operations.
Conclusion
Cybersecurity in industrial environments demands both strategic governance and tactical precision. With Staro Process Control’s expertise, NIST CSF and MITRE ATT&CK become more than just frameworks—they become active, integrated defenses that protect your critical operations.
If your organization is ready to strengthen its IT/OT security posture, Staro Process Control has the frameworks, tools, and experience to make it happen.
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