Lares Risk Management International (LRM), in collaboration with Verhoek Project Solutions, launches Lares Infrastructure Resilience (LIR) to enhance OT-Cybersecurity capabilities.
Apeldoorn, March 3rd, 2026 – Lares Risk Management International (LRM) today announces the formal establishment of Lares Infrastructure Resilience (LIR), a dedicated entity focused on Operational Technology (OT) security, industrial cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure resilience.
To reinforce this new division from inception, LRM has entered into a strategic partnership with Verhoek Project Solutions. Through this collaboration, both organizations combine complementary expertise to support operators of critical infrastructure, industrial environments, and public-sector organizations in strengthening their OT cybersecurity posture and enhancing overall infrastructure resilience.
By integrating strategic risk management, governance frameworks, and operational security expertise with specialized OT project capabilities, Lares Infrastructure Resilience delivers structured, implementation-focused solutions designed to address the evolving threat landscape impacting industrial and critical systems.
Increasing digitalization, remote connectivity, and the convergence of IT and OT environments have significantly expanded the cyber threat landscape for industrial systems. At the same time, regulatory requirements and expectations from supply chain partners continue to rise. The joint proposition of Lares and Verhoek is designed to strengthen OT environments in a structured and practical way — both technically and organizationally.
One integrated proposition: OT Cyber Security & Infrastructure Resilience
- OT risk assessments and security maturity reviews (e.g., IEC 62443 and NIS2-aligned)
- OT security strategy and roadmap development (from quick wins to multi-year programs)
- Industrial network architecture, segmentation and hardening
- Incident response readiness and OT crisis management preparedness
- Project delivery and implementation: from design to execution in the field
- OT security governance, procedures and awareness for operations and engineering teams
The partnership is specifically aimed at organizations where safety, continuity, quality and availability are critical, including energy, water, transport, ports/logistics, manufacturing, and other vital sectors.
Bridging the gap between assessment and execution
A key objective of the collaboration is to reduce the time between analysis and implementation. OT security programs too often remain at policy level or become fragmented into standalone measures. Lares and Verhoek deliver an integrated approach that is risk-driven, pragmatic, and implementable.
“OT cybersecurity requires a holistic approach in which technology, processes and people come together. By collaborating with Verhoek Project Solutions, we can support our clients even faster in reducing risks and building sustainable resilience and compliance,” said Ben Suurd CPP, CEO and Partner, Lares Risk Management International.
“We see a rapidly growing demand for hands-on implementation capacity in OT cybersecurity. Together with Lares Infrastructure Resilience, we combine deep expertise with project delivery strength, enabling clients to translate plans into concrete measures and results,” added Robin Verhoek, Owner, Verhoek Project Solutions.
About Lares Risk Management International
Lares Risk Management International supports organizations with risk management, crisis management and resilience, with a strong focus on vital processes and critical infrastructure. LRM helps clients identify risks, implement measures, and safeguard business continuity.
About Verhoek Project Solutions
Verhoek Project Solutions specializes in project management and technical implementation in complex environments, including industrial and infrastructure projects. The company provides delivery capacity, coordination, and implementation expertise to ensure plans are successfully realized.
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