Ensuring Cybersecurity and Reliability for an Energy Plant

An energy plant, prioritizing the elimination of cyber-attack risks, opted to keep its devices offline. The plant focused on physical security for both the power plant and its offices.

Challenges

• No Internet Connectivity: To avoid cyber-attacks, the plant’s devices were not connected to the internet.
• Legacy Equipment: Updates to new devices had to be compatible with these older systems.
• On-Site Service Requirement: Without internet connectivity, the plant required all IT service and support to be conducted on-site.

Our Approach and Solution

To create the ideal environment for the energy plant, AME implemented the following solutions:

1. Control Room Setup:
   • Comprehensive Infrastructure: We focused on the control room, ensuring all monitoring equipment was reliable. This included multiple servers, switches, workstations, and monitors.
   • Compatibility Evaluation: We carefully evaluated all updates to ensure compatibility with the plant’s legacy equipment.
2. On-Site Managed Services:
   • On-Site Support: Without internet connectivity, our team provided services and support on-site.
   • Safety and Security Training: Any staff entering the plant received thorough safety training and adhered to strict security checks and agreements.

Outcome

The energy plant now enjoys a secure and reliable technology environment tailored to its unique needs. By focusing on the control room and ensuring compatibility with legacy equipment, AME provides seamless integration and support. Our on-site service model ensured that the plant’s critical systems remained operational and secure without relying on internet connectivity.