Operational Technology Security Without Operational Disruption
NERC-CIP expertise from former utility CISOs and ICS security auditors. Balance security with safety and uptime requirements through AI-native fractional advisory services—40-60% lower cost than Big 4, delivered in weeks instead of months.
Are You Facing These Critical Infrastructure Security Challenges?
- NERC-CIP compliance gaps with audit approaching
- OT/IT convergence creating new attack vectors
- ICS/SCADA vulnerabilities that can't be patched
- Ransomware targeting operational technology systems
- Vendor remote access to critical control systems
- Physical-cyber security gaps at distributed sites
Why Critical Infrastructure Organizations Choose Newf Advisory
Combined utility CISO and OT security auditor experience
Former NERC auditors and utility security executives who've led compliance programs
Security implementations designed around operational continuity requirements
OT security expertise at fraction of Big 4 cost through AI-augmented delivery
Why Critical Infrastructure Security Is Different
Critical infrastructure organizations operate in environments where cybersecurity failures don't just compromise data—they disrupt essential services, endanger public safety, and expose organizations to million-dollar daily penalties.
NERC-CIP Compliance Burden
Electric utilities face one of the most complex regulatory frameworks in any industry. NERC-CIP standards require extensive documentation, technical controls, and continuous monitoring with penalties up to $1 million per day per violation.
- Electronic Security Perimeter architecture for SCADA
- BES Cyber System classification and documentation
- Audit-ready evidence repositories and RSAWs
OT/IT Convergence Risks
Connecting operational technology to corporate IT networks creates attack paths from internet-facing IT systems to control systems that manage physical processes. We design convergence architectures that enable operational benefits while preventing cross-network attacks.
- Purdue Model ICS network segmentation
- Industrial DMZ and unidirectional gateways
- OT/IT governance frameworks
ICS/SCADA Vulnerabilities
Industrial Control Systems contain decades-old equipment with critical vulnerabilities that can't be patched using traditional IT approaches. We design compensating controls that protect vulnerable ICS systems without requiring patches that may not exist.
- Passive OT network assessment without disruption
- Compensating controls for unpatchable systems
- Application whitelisting for ICS servers
Ransomware Targeting OT
Ransomware attacks increasingly target operational technology because critical infrastructure organizations face extreme pressure to restore operations quickly. We design OT-specific ransomware resilience programs that enable rapid recovery.
- OT ransomware detection and containment
- ICS disaster recovery with operational validation
- Minimum viable operations procedures
Supply Chain Attacks
Critical infrastructure organizations depend on ICS vendors, managed service providers, and remote monitoring services with privileged access to control systems. We design vendor access architectures that minimize trust requirements while preserving necessary functionality.
- Zero-trust vendor remote access architecture
- Time-limited just-in-time privileged access
- Vendor session monitoring and behavioral analysis
Physical-Cyber Convergence
Critical infrastructure facilities face converging physical and cyber threats where adversaries combine physical intrusion with cyber attacks. We design integrated physical-cyber security programs treating these as interconnected risk surfaces.
- Physical-cyber threat modeling and risk assessment
- Remote site physical and network security
- Security event correlation across domains
Ready to Secure Your Critical Infrastructure Operations?
Schedule a 45-minute critical infrastructure security consultation. We'll evaluate your operational technology security posture, identify compliance gaps, and provide practical recommendations—no obligation, no sales pitch.
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Schedule Infrastructure Security Consultation45-minute evaluation with former utility CISO or NERC auditor
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Download OT Security Guide42-page operational technology security guide for critical infrastructure