Protective Security for Aerospace & Defence

Your critical systems remain operational under attack.

An integrated protective architecture secures the network, identities, OT, and airspace. Operational capability is maintained even when an attacker is already in the network.

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10+ critical industries
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Your added value

What you concretely gain through Protective Security.

Complete visibility into your attack surface

From the network perimeter to the airspace — a consolidated situational picture across IT, OT, and physical security perimeters.

Every access controlled and logged

Audit-proof access management with real-time anomaly detection — compliant with NIS2, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443.

Verifiable security measures

Audit-ready in accordance with NIS2, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443 — documented for authorities, clients, and auditing bodies.

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Comprehensive protection

Every protective measure is checked against recognized standards and documented seamlessly during ongoing operation. As a result, the entire process is fully auditable, reproducible at any time, and stands up to even the strict scrutiny of authorities and clients.

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Why Axians

16,000+
Experts — Global VINCI network, local accountability
10+

critical industries — From energy to Defence and aerospace

ISO 27001

ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certified — Proven standards in operations and delivery

NIS2 & CRA

Defence and aerospace-specific regulations from a single source

How your added value is created

Proactive protection

Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Your network perimeter withstands even targeted APT attacks. Data flows are analyzed at the application level — lateral movement and unauthorized exfiltration are blocked, even in encrypted traffic.

Identity & Access Management (IAM)

Every access to development data and manufacturing systems is clearly controlled and instantly revocable. Lifecycle management, MFA, and PAM close the most common entry point for attackers.

Drone Detection & Airspace Security

Your security perimeter does not end at the fence. AI-powered C2 platform with RF sensors, radar, and PTZ cameras — real-time detection, situational mapping, operated as a managed service.

OT Security (Operational Technology)

Manufacturing, test benches, and infrastructures remain available, even when attackers interfere at the control level. Segmentation per IEC 62443, AI anomaly detection — without jeopardizing ongoing operations.

Pentesting & Red Teaming

You know exactly where your protective measures fail under real attack pressure — before a state-sponsored actor finds the gap. APT simulation with sector-specific TTPs, including a purple teaming workshop.

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Services at a glance

ServiceBenefitWhat You Receive
Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)Your network perimeter holds firm — even against attackers deliberately searching for gaps in defence and aerospace networks.
  • Granular application control for engineering and production-related systems
  • Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) including encrypted communication streams
  • Detection and blocking of lateral movement and command-and-control connections
  • Integrated intrusion prevention and sandbox analysis against zero-day exploits
  • Highly available architecture with no single point of failure, even across multiple locations
  • Complete logging for NIS2, ISO 27001, and TISAX evidence
Identity & Access Management (IAM)Every access to development data, manufacturing systems, and partner interfaces is clearly governed and immediately revocable.
  • Automated lifecycle management for joiners, movers, and leavers
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) including hardware tokens and biometric methods
  • Privileged Access Management (PAM) for administrative accounts with access to critical systems
  • Granular access control for external partners, suppliers, and maintenance teams
  • Zero-trust enforcement at the network and application level
  • Audit-proof access logs for NIS2, ISO 27001, and TISAX compliance
Drone Detection & Airspace SecurityYour security perimeter does not end at the fence. Protected facilities and production areas need airspace control.
  • Site-specific threat analysis and protection-needs assessment
  • Precise sensor positioning and coordinated alerting workflows
  • Real-time detection with situational mapping
  • Integration into existing video management systems, PSIM, and situation centers
  • Operation as a managed service — including monitoring, alarm handling, and security reviews
  • Operator training and legally compliant integration of defensive measures
OT Security (Operational Technology)Your manufacturing, test benches, and infrastructure remain available even when attackers deliberately target the control level.
  • Complete asset inventory for all ICS/SCADA components, sensors, and actuators
  • Network segmentation per IEC 62443:  conduit-and-zone model for Defence production environments
  • AI-supported anomaly detection for deviations in machine behavior and control sequences
  • Hardened remote access for maintenance teams and external partners without exposure risk
  • Specialized incident-response playbooks with priority on system stability
  • Compliance evidence for NIS2, IEC 62443, and national VS-NfD requirements
Pentesting & Red TeamingYou know exactly where your protective measures fail under real attack pressure.
  • Pentesting: Specialized assessments for ICS/SCADA, embedded systems, and communication protocols
  • Testing of hardware platforms, maintenance access points, and supplier interfaces
  • Non-disruptive testing methodology, no impact on ongoing production
  • Technical final report with prioritization by operational damage potential
  • Red Teaming: Simulation of APT attack scenarios with sector-specific TTPs
  • Objective-driven scenarios: access to development data, manipulation of control systems
  • Validation of your SOC and your incident-response chain under real conditions
  • Purple teaming workshop for joint evaluation and improvement of detection and response processes

What you get:

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Complete asset inventory for all ICS/SCADA components, sensors, and actuators
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Network segmentation per IEC 62443 — conduit-and-zone model for Defence production environments
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AI-powered anomaly detection for deviations in machine behavior and control sequences
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Hardened remote access for maintenance teams and external partners without exposure risk
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Specialized incident response playbooks with priority on system stability
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Compliance evidence for NIS2, IEC 62443, and national VS-NfD requirements
FAQs

Your questions about Protective Security.

Does Protective Security also cover our suppliers and Tier 2 partners?

Supply chain attacks are one of the most common entry points in the defence sector. IAM and NGFW can be configured so that third-party access is granularly controlled, logged and revocable at any time. Red teaming scenarios can explicitly map attack paths via external partners.

How do you handle the tension between OT availability and security measures?

OT security must never come at the expense of operational stability. All assessments and implementations follow a non-disruptive methodology. Segmentation measures are planned in coordination with your operations teams and introduced incrementally.

Which standards and regulations are covered by Protective Security?

The services support you in meeting NIS2, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443. 

When does a red team engagement make sense — and when is a pentest enough?

Pentesting is the right choice when you want to test specific systems or configurations. We recommend red teaming when you want to know whether your entire defence organization functions under coordinated attack pressure.

How does Drone Detection protect classified areas without disrupting operations?

All sensor systems operate passively and do not interfere with radio communication or flight operations. Alerting workflows are configured so that only verified events are escalated. Defensive measures are taken exclusively within the legally authorized framework.

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