Industrial
Industrial Infrastructure
Critical OT systems protected from sophisticated state-level threats.
100%
OT Protection
0
Security Incidents
< 10ms
Detection Time
The Challenge
A critical infrastructure operator managing power grid systems across multiple states faced sophisticated, state-sponsored cyber threats. Their operational technology (OT) networks required protection without introducing latency that could affect real-time control systems. Regulatory requirements mandated specific security controls while maintaining operational continuity.
Our Approach
- Conducted air-gapped assessment of OT network architecture
- Mapped all external communication paths and potential attack surfaces
- Designed defense-in-depth strategy compliant with NERC CIP standards
- Created incident response procedures specific to OT environments
Implementation
- Deployed on-premise scrubbing appliances with sub-millisecond latency
- Implemented network segmentation between IT and OT environments
- Set up redundant communication paths with automatic failover
- Installed protocol-specific filtering for industrial control protocols
- Established 24/7 security operations center with OT expertise
Results
- 100% protection of critical OT systems maintained
- Zero security incidents in 18 months post-implementation
- Detection time reduced to under 10 milliseconds
- Full compliance with NERC CIP and other regulatory requirements
“Protecting critical infrastructure requires a partner who understands both the technical and regulatory landscape. BlackNeuron delivered on both fronts.”
Director of Cybersecurity
Critical Infrastructure Operator