Logi-Tech Exhibiting at Land Forces 2026

Securing the Defence Industrial Base: The Critical Intersection of Cleared Personnel and Next-Gen OT/IT Solutions

Land Forces 2026 brings together the pinnacle of the Australian and international defence industrial base, focusing on the future of land operations and the vital infrastructure that supports them. In today's digitised battlespace, operational resilience extends far beyond physical assets and kinetic capabilities. As we gather for this premier event, the conversation must expand to address the invisible frontline: cyber defence, operational technology (OT) protection, and secure communications.

Find us on the Defence SA Stand 1M01, Level 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).

As IT and OT environments continue to converge, the attack surface for critical defence infrastructure has expanded exponentially. Nation-state actors and cybercriminals are increasingly targeting the supply chains and industrial control systems (ICS) that underpin our national security. Defending against these sophisticated, classified-adjacent threats requires more than just advanced software—it demands a holistic approach that bridges human integrity with technological superiority.

At Logi-Tech, we believe that true operational resilience is built on two pillars: trusted people and purpose-built technology.

The First Line of Defence: A Security-Cleared Workforce

When dealing with the defence sector, technology alone cannot secure an environment if the personnel designing, managing, and maintaining those systems are not rigorously vetted.

Logi-Tech's Security Clearances as a Service (SCaaS) provides defence contractors and agencies with an on-demand workforce that has already undergone stringent government vetting. Having a cleared workforce protects sensitive information by addressing three critical areas:

• Mitigating Insider Threats: Whether malicious or accidental, insider threats remain one of the highest risks to classified data. Cleared personnel undergo comprehensive background checks, ensuring a baseline of loyalty and reliability that mitigates the risk of espionage or data exfiltration.
• Strict Protocol Adherence: Cleared professionals are explicitly trained in handling, storing, and transmitting classified information. They understand compartmentalisation, "Need-to-Know" principles, and the physical security requirements of Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs).
• Supply Chain Trust & Compliance: Maintaining compliance with frameworks like the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) is mandatory. SCaaS allows organisations to rapidly scale capabilities and bid on sensitive contracts without waiting months for personnel clearance pipelines to process.

Having the right people in the room is critical, but they must also be equipped with the right tools. Visit our dedicated Security Clearance website clearances.logitech.com.au

Equipping the Mission: Purpose-Built Solutions for OT and ICS

At Land Forces 2026, industry briefings will inevitably highlight the vulnerability of converged IT/OT networks and legacy systems. To combat these threats, Logi-Tech brings three game-changing solutions to the table to lock down critical assets.

Securing Air-Gapped and Legacy Environments

In defence, highly sensitive operational technology is often air-gapped and running on legacy operating systems that cannot be patched. ARIA AZT PROTECT™ is an AI-driven endpoint protection platform purpose-built for these exact scenarios. It requires absolutely no internet connectivity, making it ideal for isolated defence networks. By neutralising zero-day exploits, ransomware, and supply chain attacks immediately at runtime, it renders vulnerabilities irrelevant without disrupting continuous operations.

The "SOC in a Box" for Rapid Containment

When a network-borne threat breaches the perimeter, every second counts. ARIA ADR (Advanced Detection and Response) uses machine learning and AI to consolidate the power of seven different security tools into a single platform. Operating with 100x less manual effort, ARIA ADR drastically reduces alert fatigue, allowing security personnel to focus only on verified threats and contain them within minutes.

Modernising Remote Access with Zero Trust

Historically, remote access into ICS/OT environments relied on fragmented VPNs and jump servers—massive vulnerabilities that adversaries routinely exploit. In partnership with Dispel, Logi-Tech delivers a Zero Trust remote access platform engineered specifically for how OT environments actually operate. It provides a unified, secure connectivity layer across legacy systems, modern IIoT, and distributed infrastructure, enforcing strict identity verification without risking operational downtime.

The Takeaway

Securing critical infrastructure requires a unified front. By combining the rigorous trust of a Security-Cleared Workforce (SCaaS) with purpose-built IT and OT security architecture, organisations can confidently protect their most sensitive assets from evolving threats.

Connect With Us at Land Forces 2026

If you are attending Land Forces, we invite you to continue the conversation. Visit us at the Defence SA Stand and stop by the Logi-Tech exhibition space to chat with Ben Kirk and Peter Moore.

Find us on the Defence SA Stand 1M01, Level 1, Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre (PCEC).

Whether you need to augment your team with cleared professionals or future-proof your production systems against next-generation cyber threats, we are here to help you stay one step ahead.