Orro launches DAD managed service for OT

Orro has launched its first Digital Asset Discovery (DAD) solution as a managed service for operational technology (OT) to monitor key aspects of an organisation’s security and compliance frameworks.

DAD will help organsiations gain real-time visibility of critical assets, monitor associated risks and ensure ongoing compliance with evolving security regulations such as the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018.

According to Orro, this managed approach removes complexity, turning asset discovery from a static exercise into an ongoing security and compliance function.

Unlike traditional asset discovery tools that require businesses to manage deployments internally, DAD will be delivered through a portable edge data centre deployed to the customer’s site, which connects wirelessly to Orro’s security operations team.

Orro CEO Daniel Greengarten said its DAD service is the “first step in a bottom-up approach to OT security”.

“By offering this as a managed service, we remove complexity and provide ongoing insights that drive proactive security and compliance for customers both now and into the future,” he said.

Orro CTO Michael van Rooyen said most asset discovery solutions in OT environments have been treated as one-off deployments rather than an ongoing security function. However, the challenge isn’t just identifying assets but ensuring they remain visible, monitored and protected in real time.

“Our managed approach goes beyond traditional discovery tools by continuously integrating risk intelligence, compliance tracking, and proactive monitoring to help businesses stay ahead of evolving cyber threats,” h said.

Once DAD is in operation, the system will identify all OT devices within a customer’s network, including industrial control systems and IoT assets, and continuously monitor asset risk scores which will help customers respond to emerging threats.

DAD also provides compliance-ready reporting aligned with government mandates for critical infrastructure security.

The service is applicable across a range of industries such as energy, mining and healthcare, where visibility into connected assets is essential for both operational efficiency and security.

A spokesperson for Orro told ARN the increasing convergence of IT and OT, driven by cyber risk and data, is a critical area of focus.

“Threat actors are actively targeting systems across both domains, with critical infrastructure being a prime target, now subject to compliance requirements under the SOCI Act,” they said. “This convergence is further accelerated by the need for data sharing and communication to support automation and AI/ML for real-time decision-making.

“Our approach leverages our expertise across both networking and cyber security practices to provide comprehensive solutions for critical infrastructure, addressing the unique challenges of this evolving landscape.”

ARN understands the offering is part of the OT Division called Orro Critical Infrastructure, led by Christopher Mahar as managing director.

At the time, ARN reported through this increased capability, Orro would offer specialist services in the planning, building, and running of highly available and secure industrial OT environments, covering network, cyber, distributed cloud and private LTE wireless infrastructure.