Why perform an Industrial Network Audit?

Recurring

Recurring audits help maintain network reliability, support lifecycle management, and proactively identify risks before they impact production.

Clarity

Get insight into your industrial network data. The audit provides a clear overview of network health, infrastructure quality and segmentation

Action

Reduce operational risk by identifying bottlenecks, misconfigurations, outdated firmware, and network weaknesses before they impact production. Receive prioritized recommendations to improve uptime, stability, and long-term maintainability.

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Get insight into your industrial network data. The audit provides a clear overview of network health, infrastructure quality and  segmentation

Recurring measurements and periodic industrial network audits are essential because OT environments continuously evolve. New devices are added, firmware changes are introduced, production lines are modified, and temporary engineering adjustments often become permanent over time. Without regular validation, network performance, reliability, and maintainability gradually degrade.

A recurring audit approach helps organizations move from reactive troubleshooting toward proactive infrastructure management

 

 

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What does the Industrial Network Audit cover?

1. Visual inspection conformity to latest guidelines.
2. Comprehensive data analysis by diagnostic tools and certified experts
3. Detailed Report with findings and recommended corrective actions


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What protocols do we support?

This service supports many of the known industrial networks based on your demand. This includes PROFINET, PROFIBUS, EtherNet/IP as well as CAN based and ethernet-apl networks.

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Trusted German gas storage company boosts uptime with recurring network audits

Since 2018, a German company active in gas storage & gas delivery has partnered with our certified service team through a recurring service contract to keep its industrial networks running at peak performance. In an industry where downtime can trigger significant regulatory penalties, maintaining network reliability is a critical strategic priority.
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Service Overview

  • Comprehensive analysis
    In-depth diagnostics using specialized tools and visual inspections.
  • Detailed Report
    Findings with recommended corrective actions.

 

Network-Specific Considerations

  • PROFIBUS Audits
    Piggy-back sockets available to execute measurements without disturbing the network communication.
  • Industrial Ethernet Audits
    Recommended to connect diagnostic tools on free switch port nearby the PLC. Passive diagnostics may require a PLC stop unless a monitoring solution is in place.
  • Active network preferred to analysis network data in real time

 

Service Details

  • Duration – Standard service allows for up to 8 hours.
  • Scheduling – Conducted during standard working hours.
  • Travel Expenses – Charged separately.
  • Booking – Confirmed only after receipt of an official Purchase Order. Early booking recommended