A regional utility provider responsible for critical infrastructure operations engaged Our security consultants to assess cybersecurity risks across its operational technology environment. Following a comprehensive OT security assessment, network segmentation initiative, vulnerability remediation effort, and monitoring deployment, the organization reduced critical OT cybersecurity risk by 88%, improved operational resilience, and enhanced visibility across 42 substations and industrial sites without disrupting service delivery.
Energy & Utilities
Reduced OT Cybersecurity Risk by 88% Across Critical Infrastructure
OT security assessment, network segmentation, vulnerability remediation, and continuous monitoring improved operational resilience.
Executive Summary
The Engagement at a Glance
Challenge
Where the Organization Stood
A regional utility operator managing substations and industrial control systems faced growing cyber threats targeting operational technology environments.
Critical Infrastructure Exposure
Legacy OT systems contained security weaknesses that increased operational risk.
Limited Segmentation
IT and OT environments lacked sufficient network separation.
Monitoring Gaps
Security teams had limited visibility into industrial control systems.
Solution
What We Did
OT Risk Assessment
Comprehensive review of industrial control systems and OT security posture.
Network Segmentation
Improved separation between corporate and operational environments.
Vulnerability Remediation
Critical weaknesses identified and remediated across multiple sites.
Continuous Monitoring
Enhanced visibility into OT assets and security events.
Results & Outcomes
What Changed
88%
Risk Reduction
Critical OT security risks were significantly reduced.
42
Sites Assessed
Substations and facilities reviewed during the engagement.
0
Operational Disruptions
Security improvements delivered without service interruption.
100%
Visibility Coverage
Monitoring expanded across critical OT assets.
Key Takeaways
What Made This Engagement Work
OT Requires Specialized Security
Traditional IT controls must be adapted for operational environments.
Visibility Comes First
Monitoring and asset visibility enabled better risk decisions.
Segmentation Reduces Impact
Improved network boundaries significantly lowered operational risk.
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