ABOUT US
Iron OT: Quality First
At Iron OT, we focus is on the quality and effectiveness of our OT Security solutions and services. As specialists in operational technology security, we understand the critical importance of delivering high-standard and reliable solutions.
Our commitment is not just to meet but to exceed industry benchmarks in OT Security, reflecting our dedication to the safety, security and overal well-being of our European Union society. Quality is not just a feature of our service; it’s our foremost priority.
The brand Iron OT stands for robust and reliable OT Security solutions crafted with long-term experience, precision and professionalism, ensuring that our clients receive the top-class OT Security.
Jindřich Janoušek
OT/IT Security Engineer
Ing. Jindřich Janoušek is an engineer with extensive experience in the design of production and logistics systems. He currently works for Alza.cz, where he designs complex solutions for next-generation automated logistics centres with an emphasis on cyber security and system robustness. His previous experience is in the aerospace industry, where he worked for suppliers to companies such as Airbus, Boeing and Aero Vodochody.
The basic building blocks of his professional outlook were laid during his academic studies at the CULS in Prague, where he immersed himself in a deep study of logistics operations, handling technologies, machine systems and their automation, as well as the integration of these elements within the context of Idustry 4.0. He then broadened and deepened his theoretical base with practical experience gained in industries where safety aspects are considered a top priority. These extensive experiences has enabled him to understand the complex interplay between physical operations and cyber security, particularly in an Operational Technology (OT) environment.
Ilja David
OT/IT Security Architect
Ing. Ilja David, MBA, is currently leading as the Security Architect the OT Security team at Iron OT. Before that, he worked as Lead OT Cyber Security Architect at Airbus Defense and Space, where he led part of the CyberSEAS project focusing on the methodology of managing cyber threats in the electricity production supply chain (European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation program under grant agreement No 101020560). In the years 2019-2021, he worked as a Senior Cyber Security Expert at DNV, where he dealt with cyber security architectures for the maritime and oil and gas sectors. From 2015 to 2019, he worked at Nestlé as Information Security Manager and then as Regional IS/IT Security Officer for more than 100 factories in Europe, Central Asia and African countries.
He is currently continuing his PhD studies at the Faculty of Applied Informatics at the Institute of Informatics and Artificial Intelligence of the Tomáš Baťa University in Zlín under the supervision of prof. Roman Jašek. In his research, he deals with complex architectures of technological units and the mutual convergence of IT and OT environments from the point of view of Smart Grid cyber security. He holds an MBA in the field of cyber security management, CISSP certification, is a member of the Czech Institute of Information Security Managers (ČIMIB) and member of the ISA 99 work group, which forms the standards of the IE62443 series and where he co-creates the safety profiles of OT systems that generate electricity. He is also the author of several publications related to OT cyber security
Ladislav Šmíd
OT/IT Security Engineer
Ladislav Šmíd brings more than a decade of professional experience in the field of operations technology, where he has worked extensively in key areas of manufacturing, including quality, technology, maintenance and management. His involvement in projects that have delivered products for renowned customers such as Skoda, BMW, Audi and Volkswagen is testament to his outstanding skills and expertise.
With his comprehensive knowledge, he becomes an Experienced Professional who excels in mastering the vast array of control systems and processes that occur within and interconnected to operational technologies. His specialization is directed towards the development of innovative manufacturing processes, digitalization, the implementation of Industry 4.0 concepts and the precise creation of documentation and audits.
