Utilities

State-sponsored APT groups target the utility industry for its strategic value. They use cyber-attacks to achieve their political and economic goals, like- disrupting a rival country's power grid or stealing sensitive intellectual property related to energy production or distribution. According to Verizon DBIR 2022, in the case of the Mining, Quarrying, and Oil & Gas Extraction and Utilities industries,

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96%

Attacks were caused by external threat actors

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73%

Of the total data compromised were login credentials.

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95%

Of breaches were due to System Intrusion, Basic Web Application Attacks and Miscellaneous Errors.

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DIGITAL FOOTPRINT MONITORING

Credential leaks

Monitor the dark and clear web for leaked credentials of employees and contractors.

Protection from illicit networks

Continuously scan various illicit networks with Horizon, ensuring executives or consumers data is not being abused.

Chat room and forum post scanning

Scan various chat rooms and forums to ensure sensitive information is not being shared inappropriately.

Look-a-like domain checks

Check for look-alike domains that may be used to conduct phishing attacks in the suite of stealing login credentials and other sensitive data.

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COMPLIANCE WITH INDUSTRY STANDARDS INCLUDING NERC CIP

Identify gaps in security posture

Assess vulnerabilities in your systems, processes, and networks and identify areas that need improvement.

Measure progress towards compliance

Get a clear roadmap towards achieving compliance with the industry standards.

Ensure compliance with NERC CIP

Ensure NERC CIP compliance through asset discovery, vulnerability management, change management, incident response support.

Demonstrate commitment to security and compliance

Demonstrate your commitment to security and compliance to your stakeholders including your investors and other key stakeholders to build trust in your organization's security practices.

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PRIORITIZE AND REMEDIATE

Identify gaps and prioritize issues

Continuously identify gaps in your security posture and prioritize remediation

Accelerate remediation

Accelerate the remediation process with automated discovery, mapping, and continuous asset monitoring.

Proactively safeguard against security risks

Proactively safeguard your organization against security risks associated with attacks such as ransomware, phishing and other cyber threats.

Maintain the integrity of digital assets

Safeguard the integrity of critical infrastructure and the safety of employees and customers, along with ensuring the security of all your digital assets.

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GAIN CONTINUOUS OVERSIGHT OF ALL ASSETS

Comprehensive Visibility

Gain visibility of your entire external attack surface.

Supply chain visibility

Identify security risks associated with vulnerabilities in third-party vendors.

Ensure continuous business operations

Respond to threats quickly and ensure that your critical infrastructure and operations are protected.

Prevent disruptions in critical infrastructure

Prevent disruptions to critical infrastructure with continuous monitoring.

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Third-party risks

Utility companies rely on third-party contractors for various critical functions, like energy distribution, infrastructure maintenance, etc. These vendors often have access to sensitive information and systems, making them potential entry points for cyber attacks.

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Cloud Risk

The shared responsibility model between the cloud service provider and the utility company creates confusion over who is responsible for securing specific components of the infrastructure. This leads to security gaps that attackers can exploit to gain unauthorized access to critical systems and data.

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Phishing Attacks

A successful phishing attack could result in the disruption of critical infrastructure, such as power grids or water treatment plants, leading to widespread outages and potential safety hazards.

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Data breaches

As the utility industry increasingly adopts digital technologies, the amount of sensitive data being generated and stored continues to grow, making data breaches an even greater concern.

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Ransomware

Many organizations use outdated and vulnerable legacy systems that are susceptible to ransomware attacks. A single successful ransomware attack could disrupt operations and lead to widespread power outages.

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How Horizon Keeps Utilities and Critical infrastructure Safe from Adversaries