The Utilities Sector faces enormous pressure to remain secure and resilient against a variety of threats. Energy facilities, including power plants, electricity grids and renewable energy facilities are a core part of the critical national infrastructure. The security of the oil and gas sector infrastructure is crucial for economic stability, while water companies manage a complex network of assets that provide us with safe drinking water and sewage treatment, essential for public health and environmental protection. Given the importance of energy, oil, gas and water, it is vital that these services are safeguarded from any potential threats.
The rise in cyber-attacks presents a significant and growing challenge for the utility companies, who also face the ever-present threat to their physical infrastructure. The risks to physical and cyber assets in the sector originate from multiple sources, including malicious and non-malicious human actions, technological deficiencies and natural disasters. It is essential, that the threats faced by the location or site are understood as effective security depends on the development of a comprehensive security strategy.
Our security risk assessments provide a detailed threat analysis, assess your vulnerabilities, evaluate your countermeasures and your levels of resilience to better understand the risks you face. We use multi-layered protective measures to create a robust “defence-in-depth” strategy. This approach is based on the principles of deter, detect, delay and response to ensure that the risks you face are identified and neutralised before they can cause harm. Defence in depth planning is crucial to ensure safety and security and to minimise damage and downtime. This is fundamental to protect your reputation and to reduce potential financial losses.
Don’t leave your critical infrastructure vulnerable. Contact our team of security risk management experts today to discuss how we can support your security risk needs to ensure the safety and resilience of your operations.