Why Partner with First Watch
First Watch works with two types of partners: technology partners who deliver OT cybersecurity solutions to end users, and research partners who advance the science behind industrial control system protection. Together, these partnerships connect real-world deployment with ongoing research.
Technology Partners
System integrators and automation specialists who deploy, service, and commercialise the First Watch platform alongside industrial control systems. Technology partners deliver end-to-end OT cybersecurity — from solution design through to ongoing operational support.
- Deliver OT cybersecurity solutions as part of control system projects
- Provide professional services including deployment, integration, and support
- Commercialise the platform through resale and service delivery
- Access deployment tools, training, and technical documentation
- Regional presence with local engineering capability
Research Partners
Academic institutions working at the intersection of cybersecurity research and critical infrastructure protection. Research partners contribute to the development of detection methods, protocol analysis, and enforcement techniques used in the First Watch platform.
- Collaborative research on industrial protocol security
- Bridge between academic research and operational deployment
- Joint publications and knowledge sharing on OT threats
- Access to real-world deployment data for validation of research
- Access the platform through an academic licensing model
Our Partners
Technology Partners
SAGE Automation
Industrial automation and control systems integrator delivering First Watch across critical infrastructure sectors in Australia.
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ATO
Automation technology provider extending First Watch deployment capability into European industrial markets.
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A&H
Regional systems integrator delivering OT cybersecurity solutions across South-East Asian industrial operations.
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The University of Waikato
Founding research partner. Joint venture established in 2019 to develop industrial control system security technologies.
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The University of Queensland
Research collaboration focused on cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and operational technology environments.
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Whether you are a system integrator looking to add OT cybersecurity to your offering, or a research institution exploring industrial control system security, we would like to hear from you.
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