Wurldtech's iMSS utilises its innovative network security detection and prevention technology, Opshield, which is designed to protect critical infrastructure control systems and assets and enable security management and monitoring for control systems, critical assets and other embedded/connected devices.

Leveraging GE's existing IT security operations centers and its business specific remote maintenance and diagnostics services, Wurldtech's IMSS has been designed to provide a uniquely qualified OT offering for security monitoring and management, incident response and threat intelligence.

With the emergence of the Industrial Internet, OT environments are increasingly interconnected to a wide array of networks, including IT and business networks, broader communication platforms, direct-to-internet transmission frameworks and cloud services.

"The connectivity of these networks introduces more risk to the OT environment, which can require 24-7 monitoring for threats," said Paul Rogers, President & CEO of Wurldtech and General Manager of GE Industrial Cyber Security. "These threats cannot adequately be addressed by the traditional IT security offerings on the market. Wurldtech's Industrial IMSS builds on GE's unique experience leading the convergence of IT and OT. The IMSS will help companies minimize risk, reduce costs and protect their overall OT investment."

According to Gartner, by year-end 2017, more than 80 percent of enterprises with significant OT assets will complete restructuring their security governance and management organisations to encompass IT, OT and physical security requirements.