Industrial automation provider Rockwell Automation acquires Oylo

Industrial automation provider Rockwell Automation, Inc. announced it had acquired  industrial cybersecurity services provider Oylo, a company that provides a range of industrial control system cybersecurity services and solutions

“As connected smart devices are introduced into the plant floor, having a comprehensive cyber security strategy that spans across industrial operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) is more critical now than ever before,” Frank Kulaszewicz, senior vice president, Lifecycle Services at Rockwell Automation, said in a press release. We are dedicated to the success of our customers in their Connected Enterprise journey, and the deep domain expertise that Oylo brings to Rockwell Automation will further accelerate our ability to provide this expertise globally.

Oylo provides a range of industrial control system cybersecurity services and solutions including assessments, turnkey implementations, managed services and incident response. Their services will compliment Rockwell Automation’s current offerings in the industrial automation market.

“We look forward to continuing to serve our loyal customers and partners while expanding our services to organizations around the globe,” said Eduardo Di Monte, founder and CEO of Oylo, in the release.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Rebecca Addison

Industrial Cyber Editor. Rebecca Addison is a former newspaper editor with a decade of experience in the media industry. During her career, she has interviewed world leaders and corporate CEOs, and covered topics ranging from blockchain and CBD to healthcare and education.