PwC named a Leader by Westlands Advisory for Industrial Cybersecurity Consulting and Managed Services

Westlands Advisory named PwC a leader in their report ‘Industrial Cybersecurity Consulting and Managed Services Navigator 2025: Building Operational Resilience.’ 

The Westlands Advisory report states that, ‘Operational Technology (OT) environments are foundational to critical infrastructure and industrial operations. These systems control physical processes essential to energy, transport, manufacturing, and public services. As connectivity increases, so does exposure to cyber, physical, and operational risks. Yet, despite the criticality of these processes, cyber maturity remains relatively low, with significant obstacles to accelerating improvements in cyber resilience.’ 

With regards to PwC, Westlands Advisory said, ‘PwC brings together a deep bench of approximately 400 specialised experts in OT and IoT security, drawn from a wide range of industries and certified in key disciplines. Backed by an executive team with strong industrial and cyber risk credentials, the company is actively investing in the growth and diversification of its workforce to meet global demand across regions and sectors.’ 

The report goes on to say, ‘PwC is deeply embedded in its customers’ ecosystems, working across industries and often engaging on complex, multi-year programs. Its ability to navigate cross-domain challenges—spanning risk, cloud, cybersecurity, and workforce transformation—is enhanced by its close collaboration with customers and deep use of internal OT labs.’ 

Sean Sutton, Operational Technology, Cyber Security Partner, PwC UK, said ‘We’re proud to be recognised as a leader by Westlands Advisory. At PwC, we help organisations make their OT more resilient to evolving cybersecurity threats. 

Cyber-attacks targeting OT environments are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread. From ransomware crippling engineering and manufacturing plants to hackers breaching systems that support public utilities, malicious actors are more determined than ever to disrupt operations and critical national infrastructure. 

No matter the industry, if your business relies on OT, these threats represent a serious risk—to your operations, your customers, and the wider community. 

PwC works with organisations of all sizes to stay ahead of these challenges. Our specialists help protect your operational systems, safeguard your critical assets, and build long-term resilience so you can maintain productivity and continue to thrive in a complex threat landscape.’ 

Read the report here (file size: 3.7 MB)