Technical Vulnerability & Risk Assessment

Industrial Cyber Security for Oil & Gas

Technical Vulnerability & Risk Assessment

Overview

Via a technical vulnerability and risk assessment of OT infrastructure, SIS successfully assisted a gas operator to understand their current-state risk posture, in order to determine what an appropriate risk appetite (level) was for the organisation, and the prioritisation of mitigation actions, in order to reduce the level of risk exposure to cyber threats.

Challenge

In light of the emerging threat landscape, with increasing cyber security attacks targeting the oil and gas sector, the need to safeguard OT systems is paramount to operational continuity. A gas pipeline operator in the Middle East wanted to understand their exposure to potential attack, and how to improve the resilience of their critical infrastructure. The first step towards improving the security posture of their OT environment was to gain a thorough understanding of the organisation’s risk, in the context of cyber security. 

Risk is a function of threats, impacts and vulnerabilities.  Only with a good knowledge of the cyber security risk can the organisation make informed decisions on what should be the appropriate level of security protection. An understanding of cyber security risk is therefore a key driver towards determining where efforts should be focused to protect gas pipeline operations.

Solution

Via execution of a technical vulnerability and risk assessment of OT infrastructure, SIS successfully assisted the gas pipeline operator to understand their current-state risk posture in order to determine what an appropriate risk appetite (risk level) is, and the prioritisation of mitigation actions in order to reduce the level of risk exposure to cyber threats.

Vulnerability identification was determined by both automated and manual techniques.

SIS assessed the potential impacts and consequences to OT assets, should a vulnerability be exploited.  From this, SIS developed a comprehensive industrial cyber security program for risk mitigation, and to ensure compliance to applicable industry regulations.

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Success Stories
Power

Meeting European Union
NIS Directive obligations

SIS’ bespoke approach towards the assessment of critical infrastructure enabled a UK power company to determine compliance to the EU NIS Directive, and to develop an improvement plan towards strengthening resilience to cyber threats.

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Oil & Gas

Technical vulnerability
and risk assessment of
OT infrastructure

Via a technical vulnerability and risk assessment of OT infrastructure for a gas pipeline company, SIS successfully assisted the gas pipeline company to understand their current-state risk posture in order to determine what an appropriate risk appetite (risk level) is, and the prioritisation of mitigation actions in order to reduce the level of risk exposure to cyber threats.

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Mining

Top-down, enterprise wide
security architecture

SIS adopted a top-down, risk-driven approach to develop an enterprise-wide security architecture for a resources company, driven by, and integrated with the organisation’s broader business strategy, focused on technology optimisation to deliver secure mine operations.

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Health

Stress & penetration
testing network connected
medical devices

SIS’ specialist industrial cyber security testers applied the latest exploit tools and techniques to perform stress and penetration testing of network connected medical device technologies, to assess risks to the reliability of devices, and ultimately the safety of patients.

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Water

Implementing a Cyber
Security Management
System (CSMS)

As a result of SIS’ Operate and Maintain services, a regional water agency in Australia was able to implement a Cyber Security Management System (CSMS) provides the organisational rigour to ensure infrastructure is resilient to escalating cyber threats, and ensuring the right security controls are in place to mitigate risk.

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Transport

Audit identifies
high-risk areas of focus
and remedial priorities

SIS’ industrial cyber security audit services enabled a government statutory authority to benchmark the security posture of state transport agencies, identifying cyber security risks and prioritisation of key actions for risk mitigation.

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Critical Manufacturing

Training helps metals
manufacturer create a
stronger security culture

SIS’ industry-leading industrial cyber security training was able to help a metals manufacturer create a stronger culture of security, harmonising with the organisation’s rigorous safety culture, fostering a commitment to industrial cyber security from plant operators and administrators, encouraging users to act responsibly and thus operate more securely.

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SIS conducted a risk assessment of our operational technology environment and we were very impressed with their approach, methodology, execution, and delivery. They are adaptable, technically astute, and demonstrated a strong ability to fully understand business requirements specific to the oil and gas sector.
PMO and GRC ConsultantOil and Gas
The project provided our organisation with a clear view of our cyber security maturity and highlighted the range of threats that could impact our systems at any time. As a result of the assessment, several mitigation steps have already been implemented based on SIS’ key recommendations.
SCADA and EMS ProgrammerEnergy Interconnection
SIS delivered an Information Security Management System framework that ensured governance was appropriately embedded across ICT operations, including business critical control systems. This significantly strengthened our audit compliance posture against recognised industry standards.
Chief Information OfficerWater Utility
SIS effectively identified the required security controls to ensure essential services such as patching, configuration management, data backup, and secure remote access were available across both IT and OT environments for our new ADMS platform. Their familiarity with OT security is exceptional.
ADMS Project ManagerElectricity Distribution
SIS’ tailored methodology for control systems testing demonstrated a high level of specialist expertise in this domain. They also showed strong flexibility in accommodating changing schedules and efficiently mobilising resources to meet critical production deadlines during a major network management system upgrade.
OT Security LeadEnergy Infrastructure
SIS consultants applied a professional and structured approach to a complex OT enablement scenario. This resulted in comprehensive designs covering key functional and non functional requirements, while also identifying security risks and the supporting process framework. SIS is best in class for IT and OT integration work.
Technology Program ManagerMining and Resources
SIS’ level of expertise in operational technology security is outstanding.
Senior Technology LeaderRail and Freight Transport

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