Marlink, a global leader in managed services for business-critical digital solutions, has entered into a strategic partnership with TXOne Networks, a global leader in cyber-physical systems and operational technology security, to strengthen cyber resilience across maritime and industrial operations.
The partnership brings together Marlink’s expertise in managed cybersecurity, connectivity, network and cloud services with TXOne Networks’ purpose-built Operational Technology (OT) security capabilities. Together, the companies will help maritime operators and industrial organisations improve visibility, protection and response across connected IT and OT environments.
As vessels, offshore assets and shore-based industrial sites become more connected, operational technology is increasingly exposed to cyber risk. Systems that were once isolated are now linked to onboard applications, remote access services, cloud platforms and shore-based operations. This creates new challenges for organisations that need to protect operational continuity while also responding to growing regulatory expectations.
For maritime customers, the partnership supports the increasing focus on cyber resilience driven by requirements such as IACS UR E26. For shore-based industrial environments, it helps organisations align their operational security approach with recognised OT security principles such as IEC 62443.
Through the strategic partnership, Marlink and TXOne Networks will help customers reduce complexity and strengthen protection across critical operational environments. The combined approach is designed to support secure digital transformation while protecting vessel, fleet, offshore and industrial performance.
“Digital transformation is creating significant opportunities across maritime and industrial operations, but it also expands the potential cyber-attack surface,” said Nicolas Furgé, President Cyber at Marlink. “Customers need confidence that their operational technology is protected alongside their wider digital infrastructure. Together with TXOne Networks, we are helping organisations secure critical operations, manage regulatory pressure and adopt new technologies with confidence.”
