Your industrial operations can’t afford blind spots. Dexcent helps you secure and modernize your operational technology (OT) infrastructure with proven strategies that reduce risk and prepare you for tomorrow’s threats.
Cyber Threats Don’t Wait.
Neither Should You.
Operators of critical infrastructure face increasing pressure to keep systems running while defending against an evolving threat landscape. Legacy OT environments, fragmented networks, and rising compliance demands make it harder than ever to maintain resilience.
What is at stake is not just downtime. It is safety, reputation, and trust.
Expert Guidance for
Complex Environments.
Dexcent brings decades of hands-on expertise in industrial infrastructure and Cyber Security. We don’t just advise, we partner with you to design, assess, and implement strategies that work in the real world. Our consultants help you close gaps, simplify operations, and build the confidence to operate securely at scale.
Comprehensive OT Security.
Practical Expertise.
Securing critical infrastructure requires more than technology. It takes a clear understanding of operational technology (OT), the risks unique to industrial environments, and the strategies that deliver real resilience. Dexcent offers a complete suite of consultancy services designed to uncover vulnerabilities, strengthen defences, and prepare your operations for the future. Explore our core services below:
Cyber Security
Assessment
Uncover vulnerabilities and hidden risks in your OT environment with actionable insights that strengthen defences.
Network Asset Monitoring
& Security
Monitor OT assets and network activity to detect threats sooner, validate controls, and respond with confidence.
Risk & Compliance
Management
Turn compliance into resilience by aligning OT operations with industry regulations and national strategies.
Incident Response &
Recovery
Prepare, respond, and recover from OT incidents quickly and effectively, minimizing downtime and impact.
Infrastructure
Modernization
Replace and integrate aging OT systems with secure, reliable, and future-ready infrastructure.
Incident Response &
Recovery
Prepare, respond, and recover from OT incidents quickly and effectively, minimizing downtime and impact.
Zero Trust & Access
Management
Protect critical OT systems with modern identity and access controls that enforce Zero Trust principles.
Infrastructure
Modernization
Replace and integrate aging OT systems with secure, reliable, and future-ready infrastructure.
Prepared for Today.
Aligned with Tomorrow.
Both the United States and Canada are advancing national Cyber Security strategies that place critical infrastructure protection at the center of their agendas. These strategies emphasize resilience, secure-by-design networks, and stronger collaboration between government and industry.
Dexcent is already working at the intersection of these evolving standards and real-world operations. Our consultants understand how these strategies are shaping requirements for pipelines, energy grids, and industrial systems…and we help you stay ahead of them.
When you work with Dexcent, you’re not just improving today’s security posture. You’re aligning with where national policy is going tomorrow, ensuring compliance, resilience, and the confidence to operate in a rapidly changing threat landscape.
From Vulnerable to Resilient
With Dexcent as your guide, your organization gains:
Confidence that your infrastructure can withstand evolving threat
Greater visibility into vulnerabilities and compliance posture
Reduced downtime and operational risk
A practical roadmap for sustainable Cyber Security
Let’s Build a Safer Future for Your Operations
Don’t wait for a breach to reveal your blind spots. Secure your critical infrastructure today.
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
