Industries / Energy & Utilities
Security for energy companies where IT meets the plant floor.
Texas produces more oil, natural gas and wind power than any other state and operates its own power grid. The companies behind that output depend on industrial control systems that were never designed to face the internet.
We help producers, midstream operators and utilities secure the connection between business networks and operational technology without putting safety or uptime at risk.
Energy & Utilities
What energy operators are dealing with
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IT and OT convergence
Remote access, cloud analytics and connected sensors have linked plant networks to corporate IT. Many OT incidents start on the IT side.
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Regulatory requirements
Depending on the asset, NERC CIP standards, TSA security directives for pipelines and other federal requirements may apply, on top of customer and insurer expectations.
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Ransomware
Even when control systems are not hit directly, ransomware on business systems can force an operator to shut down operations as a precaution.
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Safety comes first
Testing and changes in OT environments have to be planned around safety and uptime. Methods that are routine in IT can be dangerous on a live plant.
Our work
How we help energy companies
Relevant frameworks
- IT and OT network segmentation reviews
- Secure remote access for vendors and engineers
- OT asset inventory and risk assessment
- Carefully scoped OT and ICS penetration testing
- OT-aware monitoring and incident response planning
- Tabletop exercises that include operations staff
- Cyber range exercises built on RANGE
Services we bring
- Cloud, Application & Infrastructure SecuritySecure architecture and hands-on engineering for cloud platforms, applications, networks and endpoints.
- Penetration Testing & Offensive SecurityPenetration testing, red teaming and adversary simulation that show what an attacker could actually reach.
- Managed Detection & ResponseSecurity monitoring, detection engineering and threat hunting focused on real threats rather than alert volume.
- Incident Response & Digital ForensicsContain active incidents, find out what happened and recover with evidence you can stand behind.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can you test our OT environment without disrupting operations?
Yes, with careful planning. OT testing usually relies on passive methods, testing in a lab or digital twin, and active testing only in agreed windows on systems where it is safe. Operations and safety staff are involved in planning from the start.
Talk to someone who knows energy & utilities.
Tell us about your environment and your obligations. We will suggest a practical first step.