The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has a fast-growing transportation network, including highways, bridges, transit, and strategic corridors in Ontario, Canada. After completing hardware upgrades in 2020, MTO recognized the need to upgrade its onsite IT infrastructure, which includes overseeing the physical computing resources and ensuring server maintenance, data storage, and network connectivity.
Additionally, MTO’s field operational technology (OT) network requires continuous monitoring and device maintenance to relay real-time data on traffic and road safety. To ensure network reliability and strengthen transportation cybersecurity for future readiness, MTO sought a partner to implement solutions supporting its IT and OT system management.
Arcadis' Networking and Cybersecurity Engineering team assessed MTO’s current IT and OT systems to determine and implement the most appropriate cybersecurity management systems to ensure a safe, reliable network.
Our solutions included antivirus software for malware removal; endpoint detection and response systems to monitor and address risks; next-generation antivirus software to block advanced threats; protection platforms for integrating antivirus software, firewall, and intrusion prevention software; and mobile device management systems to secure and manage network access.
We developed powerful security measures in MTO’s core and field networks, including robust patch management for firmware updates, stringent access controls for data integrity, centralized services for secure connectivity, and a comprehensive network monitoring system. Through this approach, our team fully integrated network management systems with zero downtime, resulting in a seamless transition.
Our dynamic cybersecurity management system protects our client from current and future threats. This enables us to build a stronger relationship by providing IT and OT consulting and managed services, leading to operationally efficient and safer transportation systems in Ontario.