Most critical infrastructure leaders assume they are protected, but reality often reveals hidden risks.
This guide shows you how to uncover gaps, strengthen compliance, and build true Cyber Security resilience.
Stop Assuming Your OT Environment Is Secure
For critical infrastructure organizations, Cyber Security is no longer optional.
Compliance expectations are rising, threat activity is increasing, and operational complexity is growing.
This guide helps you understand:
This is not a product pitch. It is a Cyber Security strategy guide built for Canadian OT environments.
It gives leaders the clarity needed to strengthen posture, reduce exposure, and support safe operations.
What’s Inside the Guide
The Compliance Readiness Gap in Canada
Learn why compliance language is not the same as compliance evidence, and how frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and CSA Z246.1:21 shape Cyber Security expectations in Canada.
How to Build a Cyber Security Roadmap That Actually Works
Learn how to convert assessment findings into a prioritized, operationally realistic improvement plan.
What Real Incidents Teach Us About Inaction
Explore real cases from Colonial Pipeline, Norsk Hydro, Suncor, and Oldsmar to understand the cost of ignoring foundational Cyber Security issues.
Understanding the Three Assessment Paths to Resilience
Get clarity on the differences between Posture or Maturity Assessments, Compliance Readiness Assessments, and Cyber Security Risk Assessments.
The Compliance Readiness Gap in Canada
Learn why compliance language is not the same as compliance evidence, and how frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST CSF, IEC 62443, and CSA Z246.1:21 shape Cyber Security expectations in Canada.
How to Build a Cyber Security Roadmap That Actually Works
Learn how to convert assessment findings into a prioritized, operationally realistic improvement plan.
What Real Incidents Teach Us About Inaction
Explore real cases from Colonial Pipeline, Norsk Hydro, Suncor, and Oldsmar to understand the cost of ignoring foundational Cyber Security issues.
Understanding the Three Assessment Paths to Resilience
Get clarity on the differences between Posture or Maturity Assessments, Compliance Readiness Assessments, and Cyber Security Risk Assessments.
Backed by Real-World Expertise
This guide was developed using the experience of Dexcent’s OT Cyber Security experts who have worked with Canadian critical infrastructure organizations across energy, utilities, mining, transportation, water systems, and more.
“You do not need more assumptions.
You need clarity, structure, and a starting point.”
This guide helps you find it.
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Is This Guide for You?
This guide is designed for:
If Cyber Security readiness affects your service availability, regulatory posture, or operational integrity, this guide gives you the clarity to move forward confidently.
If your historian is mission-critical but underperforming—or if you’re choosing a new one—this guide gives you the clarity to move forward confidently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Leaders and practitioners in critical infrastructure across Canada who are responsible for OT security, compliance readiness, operational performance, or Cyber Security planning.
No. This is an educational resource grounded in Dexcent’s field experience. It teaches you how assessments support Cyber Security resilience.
Organizations that apply these principles strengthen governance, reduce risk, improve compliance readiness, and create a clearer path to operational integrity.
Yes. Even if you already have controls or past assessments in place, this guide helps you evaluate maturity, gaps, and readiness for evolving regulatory expectations.
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Once you’ve read the guide, Dexcent’s Cyber Security specialists are available to explore your situation, discuss your readiness goals, and help you determine which assessment path fits your organization.
Andrew Capper is Vice President of Industrial Digital Transformation at Dexcent, helping industrial organizations improve data-driven decision-making by optimizing the data journey, reuniting siloed information, and delivering a trustworthy version of the truth.
With more than 25 years of experience, he is known as a results-driven leader who delivers on commitments and tackles complex information management challenges with a practical, human-centric approach. His work spans digital transformation strategy and roadmaps, governance, digital maturity assessments, and performance measurement through clear KPIs and metrics. Andrew is a NAIT graduate with training in Instrumentation Engineering Technology and Security Systems, and he brings a strong focus on safer, more effective operations from data producers through to data consumers
Nader Asgharinia, PMP, P.Eng., is Vice President of Enterprise SCADA & Advanced Applications at Dexcent, leading the delivery of complex, mission-critical solutions with a clear focus on client experience and operational excellence. With more than 30 years in business execution and over 25 years managing multi-million-dollar programs for mission-critical and SCADA systems, he brings a pragmatic, delivery-at-scale approach to every engagement. Nader is recognized for building high-performing teams, driving disciplined portfolio execution, and delivering measurable business outcomes, including significant growth in program portfolios and team capacity over time. He holds a B.Sc.(Hons.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Type in the UK, a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Calgary, completed Georgetown University’s Director’s Program, is a Professional Engineer in Alberta, and a Project Management Professional.
Tobias (Gerrit) Nel, CISSP, CISM, is Vice President of OT Infrastructure and Cyber Security Services at Dexcent, leading the development and delivery of practical services and solutions that integrate, complement, or replace OT infrastructure and protect OT assets from cyber threats. He is known for building resilient security frameworks, governance processes, and integrated solutions that reduce risk and support compliance across diverse industries. Gerrit has over 40 years of relevant IT/OT experience and has built and delivered highly skilled and high-performance delivery teams. His strengths include Cyber Security roadmaps, security architecture, incident response, and alignment to standards such as IEC 62443, NIST, and NERC CIP. Furthermore, he has deep foundational technical experience in Networking and OT infrastructure systems architectures that he leverages in building and leading successful delivery teams. Gerrit holds a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Johannesburg and brings deep cross-sector experience supporting clients in oil and gas, mining, chemical, healthcare, financial, and government environments.
Jaydeep Deshpande, P.Eng., is a seasoned and decisive executive with over 25 years of experience driving operational excellence, profitability, and market growth in national and multinational organizations. As President, he is recognized for his strategic leadership, disciplined execution, and ability to lead organizations through change. Jaydeep is passionate about developing people, building strong leadership teams, and fostering a positive, performance-driven culture. His expertise spans strategic planning, business diversification, financial management, and organizational transformation, with a consistent focus on delivering growth-oriented, profitable results. He holds a Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from the University of Alberta, is a Prosci Certified Change Practitioner and Project Management Professional (PMP), and has completed the CMA Accelerated Accounting Program, bringing deep financial and strategic insight to executive decision-making.
Karim Amarshi is Chair of Dexcent’s Board of Directors, providing governance leadership and strategic oversight to support the company’s long-term strategy and executive team. With nearly 40 years as an entrepreneur and owner-operator, he is recognized for building high-performance organizations and forging strategic alliances across Information Technology, government, health care, education, and energy. He is the former co-owner and Chief Executive Officer of one of Canada’s leading enterprise Information Technology solution providers, where he led the organization through three successful mergers and helped scale long-term client and vendor partnerships. Karim remains active across a diverse business portfolio, serving as a founding principal, officer, and advisor to organizations spanning Information Technology, hospitality, manufacturing, retail, and real estate in Canada and internationally.
Yasmin Jivraj, FCIPS, I.S.P., is a Board Member at Dexcent, providing executive guidance and strategic oversight to support corporate management and long-term business direction. Over a 35-year career, she has held senior leadership roles across private, public, and non-profit organizations, with a track record of building operating foundations and driving profitable growth. Following a 15-year tenure as a co-owner and President of one of Canada’s leading strategic Information Technology solution providers, she expanded her governance leadership through active board service in post-secondary education and community-focused organizations. She is recognized for decisive, purpose-led leadership, clear communication, and deep expertise in technology, business models, and methodologies that help enterprise organizations advance digital transformation.
As Chief Executive Officer, Nadir is accountable for providing overall leadership and Dexcent’s Industrial operational performance. Nadir has been involved as an executive sponsor with Oil & Gas and Mining companies for over 35 years, and through the years has developed a strong working relationship with the Executive leadership team of many Fortune 500 companies.
Nadir is known for recognizing value and superior investment opportunities in the technology services sector. His pursuit of highly prospective technology companies around the world has resulted in numerous company start-ups. Prior to starting Dexcent, Nadir had led companies through highly profitable business transactions, including the merger of Atlas Systems Group with CompCanada (later renamed Acrodex) in 2000 and later as Chairman of the Board of Axcend Pvt – an engineering solutions provider – based in Bangalore, India from 2004 – 2014. Acrodex and Axcend were sold in 2015
