CASE

Building a Cyber Security function

Neles

Neles provides its customers with world-leading flow control products and services based on strong technological know-how, experience, and stringent safety requirements. Neles pursues profitable growth ahead of the market and provides the process industry with a holistically reliable and value-added customer experience.

The cooperation between Neles and Finitec started after Neles' separation from Metso in the summer of 2020. The separation of the companies placed high technical demands on the IT organization, as the business unit did not have its own IT function. Building the organization on a tight schedule was tough, so recruiting demanding roles within the required timeframe was mainly considered risky.

Finitec's experts were split between setting up and developing data privacy and cyber solutions. In addition to the core tasks, the experts were involved in the development of our policies and also assisted in the recruitment of Neles' staff. As a result, Neles recruited an in-house Cyber Lead, to whom the overall responsibility of cybersecurity has been successfully transferred.

"We recognized the need for highly skilled experts within our cybersecurity team, where there was absolutely no margin for error. Finitec was approached and they presented us with excellent candidates. Initially, we planned to hire a team of three, but were impressed to find that the expertise of the candidates from Finitec was sufficient to cover the entire scope of our cybersecurity needs comprehensively.

We had sought experts from various partners and consulting firms, but Finitec stood out by precisely meeting our requirements. Their professionals demonstrated a high level of commitment, despite the initial challenges we faced. Our collaboration with Finitec has been seamless and adaptable, delivering the added value we anticipated."

Pekka Paavonen, Director, CIO Office

Neles