KANSAS CITY, Missouri — 1898 & Co., a global business and technology consultancy, part of Burns & McDonnell, has been selected to provide operational technology (OT) managed security services for a global life sciences company.

The life sciences company develops and manufactures advanced medical and laboratory technologies to support healthcare research and pharmaceutical development worldwide. The company relies on specialized equipment and interconnected operational systems to support its manufacturing processes. Protecting those systems is critical to maintaining reliable operations and managing cyber risk.

“Our client’s work relies on highly specialized equipment and complex manufacturing processes,” says Steve Dresie, senior managing director in technology consulting at 1898 & Co. “Our team understands the challenges of protecting operational environments where reliability and security are both critical. We’re proud to support the systems behind technologies that help researchers and clinicians advance human health.”

Through this engagement, 1898 & Co. will help the client strengthen visibility into its OT environment, monitor for potential cyberthreats and identify risks across its manufacturing operations. The services will draw on the industrial cybersecurity and managed security capabilities at 1898 & Co., with support from Claroty technology. Claroty’s xDome OT security platform will provide asset visibility and security intelligence to support risk identification and management.

“Securing OT in life sciences is foundational to preserving the unique needs of clinical, research and manufacturing environments,” said John Ryan, vice president of worldwide channel sales for Claroty. “We’re proud to strengthen our partnership with 1898 & Co. to ensure the safety, compliance and uninterrupted business operations of this critical field that underpins public health and patient outcomes.”

The engagement expands the OT managed security services portfolio at 1898 & Co. and reflects growing demand for cybersecurity support tailored to industrial operations. By combining knowledge of complex operational environments with OT security technology, 1898 & Co. helps organizations gain a clearer understanding of their assets and the risks that could affect them.

About 1898 & Co.

1898 & Co. is a global business and technology consultancy that brings together a unique blend of engineers and industry leaders to deliver strategic business insights and solutions for critical infrastructure industries. We partner with clients to plan, invest, secure and optimize critical assets for a successful, sustainable future. Learn more.

About Burns & McDonnell

Working from more than 75 offices around the world, Burns & McDonnell designs and builds critical infrastructure. Our family of companies — driven by engineers, construction professionals, architects, planners, technologists and scientists — delivers projects grounded in safety and a desire to make a difference as we make our clients successful. Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is 100% employee-owned. Learn more.