Energy Cybersecurity
The convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) exposes the energy sector to new threats and vulnerabilities. The average cost of a data breach in the energy sector in 2020 was $6.39 million—a 13% increase since 2019—and 55% of breaches were caused by malicious attacks, according to Ponemon Institute. Cyberattacks against energy companies are not only financially driven, but also politically motivated. In a Siemens and Ponemon Institute survey, 25% of utility professionals were impacted by mega attacks aided with expertise from nation-state actors looking to damage or cripple a country’s energy security. Consequently, cybersecurity within the energy sector is a matter of national security.
Energy Cybersecurity
The convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) exposes the energy sector to new threats and vulnerabilities. The average cost of a data breach in the energy sector in 2020 was $6.39 million—a 13% increase since 2019—and 55% of breaches were caused by malicious attacks, according to Ponemon Institute. Cyberattacks against energy companies are not only financially driven, but also politically motivated. In a Siemens and Ponemon Institute survey, 25% of utility professionals were impacted by mega attacks aided with expertise from nation-state actors looking to damage or cripple a country’s energy security. Consequently, cybersecurity within the energy sector is a matter of national security.
What is cybersecurity in the energy sector?
How can energy cybersecurity help utility companies?
Benefits of NexusTek’s Cybersecurity for Energy
Safeguard your energy company’s infrastructure from cyberattacks with NexusTek’s 24/7/365 managed cybersecurity, including email, endpoint, and DNS security, managed patches and updates, regular vulnerability scans and security assessments, and Security Information Event Management (SIEM) for detecting, isolating, and, ultimately, eradicating cyber threats.
- Security assessments and vulnerability scanning
- Compliance management assessment
- Security awareness training for employees
- 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC)
- Alert monitoring and incident response
Protect your energy company with Managed Cybersecurity to:
- Reduce new vulnerabilities from the convergence of OT and IT systems.
- Detect, contain, and eliminate cyber threats.
- Prevent costly power outages and data breaches from nation-state cyberattacks.