Industry Overview
Critical infrastructure is one core of Anchoram’s core industries. It requires a completely different skillset and approach to other areas of technology. We’ve invested heavily in tailoring our specialised service offerings to this domain, focusing on aspects specific to operational technologies and the facilities, supply chains, and critical networks that support them.
Why Anchoram?
Anchoram is uniquely positioned to help critical infrastructure providers not only become more resilient, but also to modernise by taking advantage of the many technology integration opportunities available today.
We have a deep understanding and appreciation for the sensitivities surrounding the delicately balanced operation of critical infrastructure, and know that each system has its own unique challenges and complexities. Most critical infrastructure systems are not just ‘IT’ and should not be treated the same as corporate IT infrastructure. It is well known in the industry that system availability is often the primary concern and it takes a specialist skillset to ensure your critical operations remain operating.
We are proud to say that critical infrastructure has been an integral focus of Anchoram since day one, with many of our Partners having first-hand experience in the industry. If you’ve recently been roped into the critical infrastructure industry (i.e. as one of the 11 new sectors) or have any other security or technology concerns in this industry, please reach out and one of our specialists will be more than happy to help!
Sector-Specific Services
Our Industrial specialisation covers the mining and manufacturing sectors, as well as other critical cyber-physical systems such as the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
Our Transport sector clients include organisations that operate, supply, and design aviation, rail, road, and maritime systems and infrastructure.
Our Space sector experience includes the ground, communications and space segments, as well as the data and supply chains that support them.
Our Utilities expertise covers both energy and water sectors, including renewables, smart grids, filtration plants, and oil & gas pipelines and facilities.
INDUSTRY LEAD
James Kambourian
Lead - Critical Infrastructure
Critical Infrastructure
20+ years in Enterprise technology with the last 10 years focusing on management, architecture, systems engineering, advisory and cyber security focused on operational and corporate technologies.
James has managed high performing teams and operational budgets developing uplift strategies, solution implementations, advisories and assessments. These enabled the management and secure operation of technologies across the critical infrastructure sectors with a focus on the transportation and utilities sectors.
James sees cybersecurity as being less driven by tools and technology and more about managing the risk when technology is implemented and used, and tying this in with processes and people complete the operating picture. He views security as an enabler, allowing the business to operate securely in the required manner.
His career highlights include establishing the cybersecurity practice for the first fully automated railway in Australia as part of the mobilisation team, working on the development group for the Australian Standard for Cyber Security in Rail AS7770 and in current roles representing several large Government Utilities to implement the Australian Energy Sector Cybersecurity Framework. Also liaising with the Commonwealth Critical Infrastructure Centre and Australian Cyber Security Centre in addition to working with Defence and Commonwealth clients across platforms such as LAND 8116, GovTEAMS and the Hosting Certification Framework.
