Services

Nexus 9 offers a rare combination of deep technical expertise based in industry operations; both “IT” and “OT” environments, coupled with crisis management capabilities, use of reference patterns for cyber assurance in digital transformation efforts and AI-focused value enhancing services. Our team’s diverse background and strategic partnerships allow us to provide comprehensive, tailored services and solutions for complex industrial cybersecurity challenges.

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Core Services

  • Cyber Due Diligence
  • Integrated Cyber Defense
  • Advanced Infrastructure Validation
  • Smart Engineering Solutions
  • Strategic Crisis Response
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Advanced AI Services

  • Integrated Cyber Defense
  • Advanced Infrastructure Validation
  • Smart Engineering Solutions
  • Strategic Crisis Response
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Other Services

  • Cyber Training with First Responder for Energy
  • Implementation Support
  • Consultation

Core Services

Cyber Due Diligence

Actionable steps to reduce your OT risk and exposure.

Cyber Due Diligence is the essential first step in building a resilient, future-ready cyber security program. It provides a comprehensive assessment of your OT environment’s overall cyber posture and provides actionable next steps to reduce your risk and exposure.

 

What do I have?

  • Due Diligence for production facilities to document “as-is” of networks, systems and equipment; IT, OT & Cloud
  • Collaborative workshops to assess readiness to incidents such as ransomware in OT
  • Architecture review to sector frameworks and regulations
  • Intrusion testing to validate defenses
  • Forward engineering to define appropriate controls requirements and strategies

What is my risk?

  • Risk Assessment
  • Threat Modeling
  • Proof of Concept demonstration
  • Forensics Readiness Diagnostic
  • Crisis Management Exercise
  • Applied global research of realized threats and threat actors, per sector and region

What do I do next?

  • Quick Wins
  • Priority Action Items
  • Strategic Recommendations
  • Target Reference Architecture and Capabilities
  • Roadmaps and Go-Forward Programs

Integrated Cyber Defense

Comprehensive protection for critical infrastructure through advanced threat detection and response

Our Integrated Cyber Defense service combines real-time monitoring, AI-powered threat detection, and industry-specific defense strategies to protect critical infrastructure operations.

 

Risk Intelligence

  • Global threat monitoring and analysis
  • Industry-specific risk modeling
  • Real-time threat intelligence feeds
  • Vulnerability assessment and prioritization
  • Attack surface monitoring

Defense Operations 

  • 24/7 security monitoring
  • Real-time incident detection
  • Automated response capabilities
  • Security event correlation
  • Threat hunting operations

Infrastructure Protection 

  • Network security architecture
  • Access control management
  • Endpoint protection
  • Cloud security integration
  • OT/ICS security

Service Deliverables

  • Monthly threat intelligence reports
  • Real-time security dashboards
  • Quarterly risk assessments
  • Incident response playbooks
  • Security posture reports

Performance Metrics

  • Mean time to detect (MTTD): < 15 minutes
  • Mean time to respond (MTTR): < 30 minutes

      Advanced Infrastructure Validation

      Comprehensive testing and validation of critical infrastructure security

      Our Advanced Infrastructure Validation service ensures the integrity and resilience of your critical systems through rigorous testing and continuous validation.

       

      Security Testing

      • Penetration testing
      • Vulnerability assessments
      • Configuration reviews
      • Architecture validation
      • Control effectiveness testing

      Performance Validation 

      • Load testing
      • Stress testing
      • Failover validation
      • Recovery testing
      • Performance benchmarking

      Compliance Verification 

      • Regulatory compliance testing
      • Standards adherence validation
      • Policy implementation verification
      • Control effectiveness assessment
      • Documentation review

      Service Deliverables

      • Detailed test reports
      • Remediation recommendations
      • Performance analysis
      • Compliance gap analysis
      • Risk mitigation strategies

            Smart Engineering Solutions

            Intelligent integration of cybersecurity with operational technology for critical infrastructure optimization

            Smart Engineering Solutions combines advanced engineering expertise with AI-driven automation to deliver secure, efficient, and resilient infrastructure solutions. We bridge the gap between traditional engineering and modern digital capabilities, ensuring operational excellence while maintaining robust security.

             

            OT/IT Convergence 

            • Seamless integration of operational and information technology
            • Secure data flow architecture
            • Real-time system synchronization
            • Cross-platform compatibility
            • Legacy system modernization

            Smart Infrastructure Design 

            • Intelligent control systems
            • Automated process optimization
            • Predictive maintenance systems
            • Energy efficiency optimization
            • Remote monitoring capabilities

            Security-by-Design Engineering

            • Secure Architecture Development 
              • Defense-in-depth strategies
              • Zero-trust implementation
              • Segmentation planning
              • Access control frameworks
              • Secure communication protocols
            • Risk-Based Engineering 
              • Threat modeling in design
              • Security control integration
              • Vulnerability mitigation
              • Resilience engineering
              • Compliance-driven design

            Operational Technology Enhancement

            • Process Automation 
              • Workflow optimization
              • Control system automation
              • Safety system integration
              • Quality control automation
              • Production efficiency

            Strategic Crisis Response

            Rapid, effective response to security incidents and operational crises

            Our Strategic Crisis Response service provides comprehensive incident management and crisis response capabilities, ensuring rapid recovery from security incidents and operational disruptions.

             

            Incident Command 

            • 24/7 emergency response
            • Crisis team activation
            • Stakeholder communication
            • Legal coordination
            • Media response management

            Technical Response 

            • Incident investigation
            • Threat containment
            • System restoration
            • Evidence preservation
            • Impact analysis

            Recovery Management 

            • Business continuity execution
            • Service restoration
            • Data recovery
            • System hardening
            • Post-incident analysis

            Service Deliverables

            • Incident response plans
            • Crisis communication templates
            • Recovery procedures
            • Lesson-learned reports
            • Improvement recommendations

            Advanced AI Services

            AI-Crisis Management

            Harness the power of AI to rapidly respond to crises

            Our AI-Crisis Management solutions provide organizations with intelligent tools to respond effectively to crises. By harnessing AI-powered technologies, we support critical response efforts, streamline recovery processes, and fortify defenses against both cyber and physical threats. Our approach combines automation, machine learning, and specialized training to build resilient, rapid-response capabilities tailored to modern challenges.

            Intelligent Response Orchestration

            • AI-powered incident triage
            • Automated response workflows
            • Real-time decision support systems
            • Predictive crisis modeling

            Smart Recovery Planning

            • Machine learning for impact assessment
            • Automated stakeholder communications
            • AI-driven resource allocation
              Dynamic recovery strategy optimization

            Critical Operations Defense

            • Building and preparing client capabilities through:
              • Technologies implementation
              • Process development

            Training programs

            • Cyber and physical attack defense
            • Cyber Defender” and “Cyber First Responder  tools and training:
              • Defense against evolving adversarial cyber threats
              • Hands-on practical exercises
                Real-world scenario training

            Incident Response

            • IT Incident Response & Forensics Retainers
            • OT Incident Response & Forensics Retainers
            • Legal Retainers and Breach Disclosure

            Adversarial AI-Based Vulnerability & Penetration Testing

            Leverage the power of AI to automate vulneratiblity and penetration testing and DevSecOps

            The integration of AI in penetration testing has revolutionized vulnerability assessment and security testing through automated scanning, intelligent analysis, and enhanced threat detection capabilities.

            Core Benefits

            • Automated vulnerability scanning and assessment
            • Faster identification of security weaknesses
            • Enhanced accuracy in threat detection
            • Real-time monitoring and response capabilities

            NexusAI Service Overview

            NexusAI offers comprehensive AI-powered security testing with the following key features:

            • Advanced threat detection using machine learning algorithms
            • Compliance analysis with adaptive targeted culling
            • People-centric risk assessment
            • Continuous protection against evolving threats[4]

            Adversarial AI-Based Defense Testing

            This specialized form of security testing focuses on protecting AI systems from malicious attacks and includes:

            Key Testing Areas

            • Protection against data poisoning attacks
            • Defense against prompt injection vulnerabilities
            • Training data validation and security
            • Model inversion protection[7]

            Testing Methodology

            • Comprehensive threat modeling
            • Regular vulnerability assessments
            • Adversarial training simulations
            • Real-time anomaly detection[

            According to recent statistics, 92% of AI security assessments discovered prompt injection vulnerabilities, with 80% of these being either high or medium risk[6]. By 2026, it’s projected that more than 80% of enterprises will have deployed generative AI applications in production environments, making robust AI security testing crucial.

            AI Security & Innovation Services

            Innovative AI-Driven Cyber Security and Optimization Solutions

            Nexus 9’s AI services combine advanced artificial intelligence capabilities with deep cybersecurity expertise to deliver innovative solutions that protect and optimize operational technology environments.

            Core Service Components

            AI-Powered Security Operations

            • Advanced threat detection using self-learning AI models
            • Real-time anomaly detection and response
            • Predictive security analytics
            • Automated incident investigation and triage
            • AI-driven vulnerability assessment

            Specialized OT Protection

            • Custom AI models for industrial control systems
            • Machine learning for process optimization
            • Predictive maintenance analytics
            • Real-time monitoring and threat detection
            • AI-enhanced asset inventory management

            Advanced AI Applications

            • Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) for security testing
            • AI-powered supply chain risk assessment
            • Deep learning for behavioral analysis
            • Natural language processing for threat intelligence
            • Computer vision for physical security

            Innovation Focus

            • Custom AI model development for specific industry needs
            • Integration of cutting-edge AI technologies
            • Continuous learning and adaptation capabilities
            • Research and development partnerships

            AI-based Supply Chain Assurance

            AI-Powered Safeguards for Resilient Supply Chain Operations

             

            Nexus 9 Supply Chain Assurance service combines AI-powered analysis with comprehensive security testing to protect organizations from vulnerabilities throughout their software and hardware supply chains.

            Core Service Components

            Software Supply Chain Security

            • Independent source code security analysis and vulnerability assessments6
            • Automated and manual code reviews for backdoor detection
            • Security compliance verification across multiple frameworks
            • Real-time monitoring of code changes and dependencies

            Risk Management & Compliance

            • Multi-tier supplier risk assessment and monitoring
            • Compliance verification against HIPAA, NIST, OWASP, and DHS standards
            • Continuous threat intelligence and monitoring
            • AI-powered risk quantification and analysis

            Advanced Security Features

            • Scenario-based testing for supply chain resilience
            • AI-powered continuous monitoring and early warning system
            • Automated vulnerability scanning and assessment
            • Real-time threat detection and response

            Other Services

            Cyber Training with First Responder for Energy

            Empowering Energy Sector Teams with Essential Cyber Resilience Skills

            Expert education for engineers and operators on cyber threat processes and procedures.

            Cyber Defender First Responder training

            • Security awareness programs
            • Hands-on technical training
            • Process and procedure training
            • Threat response exercise

            Specialized Energy Sector Training

            • Cyber Defender certification program
            • OT/ICS security fundamentals
            • Emergency response protocols
            • Grid protection techniques

            Hands-On Crisis Response

            • Live scenario simulations
            • Tabletop exercises
            • Real-world incident analysis
            • Team response coordination

            Implementation Support

            Seamless Deployment and Optimization for Lasting Impact

            Our Implementation Support service ensures that new solutions are strategically deployed and fully optimized for your operations. We help you achieve a smooth transition, maximize performance, and embed best practices to enhance long-term success.

            Strategic Deployment

            • Solution architecture planning
            • Integration roadmap development
            • Technology stack optimization
            • Performance benchmarking

            Operational Excellence

            • Best practices implementation
            • Process optimization
            • Change management
            • Quality assurance

            Consultation Services

            Expert Guidance for Strategic Growth and Industry-Specific Success

            Our Consulting Services offer tailored advisory for digital transformation, risk management, and compliance. With specialized expertise in energy and manufacturing, we provide strategic insights to optimize operations and enhance competitiveness.

            Strategic Advisory

            • Digital transformation planning
            • Risk assessment and mitigation
            • Compliance strategy development
            • Technology roadmap creation

            Industry-Specific Guidance

            • Energy sector expertise
            • Manufacturing optimization

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