Rockwell Automation has established a new Security Operations Center in Singapore to strengthen cybersecurity support for industrial customers across the Asia Pacific region. The facility expands the company’s Managed Security Services network and is designed to enhance monitoring, detection, and response capabilities for operational technology environments.
The center operates around the clock and delivers real time threat monitoring, advanced threat detection, and incident response services through SecureOT Security Monitoring and Response. It is positioned to support manufacturers and industrial operators facing growing cyber risks linked to digital transformation and connected systems.
Advanced Monitoring for Industrial Environments
The Singapore based center serves as a regional hub for Managed Detection and Response services within Rockwell’s Asia Pacific headquarters. It integrates vendor-neutral data ingestion and contextualized threat intelligence to provide visibility across complex industrial systems.
Industrial organizations often rely on equipment and platforms from multiple vendors. This creates fragmented environments that can increase exposure to cyber threats. The new facility is structured to consolidate security data from diverse sources, enabling analysts to prioritize and respond to critical threats more effectively.
Through continuous monitoring, the center aims to detect anomalies within operational technology networks before they escalate into major incidents. Real time tracking allows security teams to identify unusual patterns, unauthorized access attempts, and indicators of ransomware or data theft activity. Rapid response protocols are intended to contain threats and reduce operational disruption.
Marcelo Tarkieltaub, Regional Director for Southeast Asia at Rockwell Automation, stated that cybersecurity is closely linked to digital transformation. He highlighted the center’s role in helping manufacturers protect operations from end to end and improving collaboration to accelerate response times.
Rising Cyber Risks in Manufacturing
The launch of Rockwell Automation new facility comes amid growing concern over cybersecurity threats targeting industrial organizations. According to Rockwell Automation’s 10th Annual 2025 State of Smart Manufacturing Report, cybersecurity ranks as the second most significant risk facing manufacturers in the Asia Pacific region. Data theft and ransomware continue to be among the primary challenges highlighted in the report.
As industrial systems become more connected through digital platforms, cloud integration, and remote access tools, the attack surface continues to expand. Threat actors are increasingly targeting operational technology networks that control production lines, energy systems, and supply chain processes.
Managed Detection and Response services are becoming central to industrial cybersecurity strategies. These services combine continuous monitoring with threat intelligence and expert analysis to detect sophisticated attacks that traditional security tools may miss. By centralizing oversight in a dedicated operations center, organizations can gain stronger visibility across distributed facilities.
The Singapore Security Operations Center reflects the growing importance of regional cybersecurity infrastructure to support industrial resilience. By providing 24 hour monitoring and coordinated incident handling, the facility aims to help manufacturers maintain operational continuity and reduce the impact of cyber incidents.
For industrial enterprises navigating digital transformation, enhanced cybersecurity oversight is increasingly viewed as a core requirement. The new Security Operations Center adds dedicated regional capacity to address evolving threats and support the cybersecurity maturity of industrial organizations across Asia Pacific.
