Cyber resilience for offshore wind farms, oil and gas platforms, FPSOs, and subsea production systems. Protecting the operational technology that powers the energy transition and global energy supply.
Offshore energy operations face unique cybersecurity challenges: remote locations with limited physical access, complex IT/OT convergence, safety-critical systems, and increasing regulatory scrutiny under NIS2 and sector-specific frameworks.
Offshore assets are increasingly controlled from onshore facilities, creating extended attack surfaces. Satellite and microwave links carry critical control traffic, requiring secure architectures that maintain operational integrity even when communications are degraded.
Emergency shutdown systems, fire and gas detection, and blowout preventers protect lives and the environment. Cyber incidents affecting these systems could have catastrophic consequences, making security-by-design essential rather than optional.
Modern offshore facilities integrate industrial control systems with enterprise networks and cloud services. This convergence improves efficiency but creates pathways for threats to reach operational systems if boundaries are not properly secured.
Rapid deployment of offshore wind introduces new technologies and suppliers into the energy ecosystem. Compressed project timelines and unfamiliar OT systems can lead to security gaps that sophisticated actors are learning to exploit.
Offshore energy relies on global supply chains for equipment, software, and services. Third-party remote access for maintenance and monitoring creates persistent access vectors that require careful management and oversight.
NIS2 designates energy operators as essential entities with significant compliance obligations. IEC 62443, IOGP guidelines, and national regulations add further requirements. Non-compliance carries substantial penalties and reputational consequences.
Deep understanding of offshore energy OT systems enables us to deliver security improvements that work within operational constraints and regulatory requirements.
Supervisory control and data acquisition systems managing turbine operation, pitch control, and power optimisation across wind farm arrays with hundreds of assets.
High-voltage electrical systems and HVDC converters that aggregate and transmit power to shore. Critical nodes where compromise could affect entire wind farm output.
Grid integration, power forecasting, and energy trading platforms that optimise renewable generation and manage market participation obligations.
DCS and SCADA systems managing wellhead operations, separation processes, and hydrocarbon processing on platforms, FPSOs, and subsea tiebacks.
Emergency shutdown, fire and gas detection, and process safety systems rated to SIL requirements. Security controls must not compromise safety integrity levels.
Automated drilling systems, blowout preventers, and well intervention equipment requiring high-integrity protection against both cyber and cyber-physical attacks.
Offshore energy infrastructure faces sophisticated threats from multiple actor types, with incidents increasingly crossing from IT networks into operational technology environments.
Ransomware groups increasingly target energy sector OT systems, recognising that production disruption creates maximum pressure to pay. The Colonial Pipeline attack demonstrated the cascading impact of energy infrastructure compromise.
Sophisticated actors have demonstrated capability to target safety instrumented systems. TRITON/TRISIS malware specifically targeted SIS controllers, highlighting the potential for attacks designed to cause physical harm.
Third-party vendor access, remote support connections, and equipment supply chains provide persistent access paths. SolarWinds demonstrated how supply chain compromise can affect critical infrastructure operators.
VPN vulnerabilities, exposed RDP services, and compromised remote access tools provide initial access. Remote offshore operations depend on these connections, making secure architecture essential.
Comprehensive OT security services designed for the specific challenges of offshore energy operations, delivered by practitioners who understand both the technology and the operational environment.
Comprehensive evaluation of control systems against IEC 62443 and offshore-specific requirements. We assess network architecture, access controls, monitoring capabilities, and resilience. Deliverables include risk-prioritised findings with practical remediation guidance suitable for operational environments.
Analysis of IT/OT segmentation, DMZ design, and secure remote access architectures. We evaluate firewall rules, network flows, and data diode implementations to ensure boundaries provide effective protection without impeding legitimate operations.
Specialised assessment of safety instrumented systems ensuring cyber resilience without compromising functional safety. We work within ISA/IEC 61511 frameworks and coordinate with process safety teams to maintain safety integrity levels.
Development of OT-specific incident response procedures accounting for offshore constraints including limited bandwidth, delayed physical access, and production continuity requirements. Includes tabletop exercises and response playbooks.
Curated intelligence on threats targeting offshore energy infrastructure. We track threat actor TTPs, emerging vulnerabilities in offshore OT systems, and geopolitical developments affecting energy security. Integration support for existing security operations.
Guidance on meeting NIS2 obligations, IEC 62443 certification requirements, and IOGP security guidelines. We help produce audit-ready documentation and evidence packages suitable for regulatory discussions and third-party assurance.
We combine deep understanding of offshore energy operations with OT security expertise to deliver practical improvements that work within operational and safety constraints.
We begin by understanding your production processes, safety requirements, and business constraints. Effective security requires deep knowledge of what matters operationally, not just technically.
Structured assessment against IEC 62443 zones and conduits model, identifying gaps in network architecture, access controls, monitoring, and incident response capabilities.
Not all gaps carry equal risk. We help prioritise improvements based on threat likelihood, potential safety and production impact, and implementation complexity within offshore constraints.
Support implementation during planned maintenance windows and validate effectiveness. We help build sustainable security capabilities that evolve with your operations and the threat landscape.
Discuss your offshore wind, oil, or gas security requirements with our specialist team.