Energy and utilities IT security

Energy & Utilities

Protecting the grid with unified IT operations and critical infrastructure security.

Critical infrastructure protection and managed IT services for energy companies and utilities operating under strict NERC CIP requirements.

Compliance & Frameworks

NERC CIP NIST CSF TSA Pipeline Security

What we deliver

Unified IT management and security, tailored for energy & utilities.

Managed IT (MSP)

What we manage

  • 01 SCADA and control system network administration
  • 02 Remote grid and facility monitoring infrastructure
  • 03 Cloud and hybrid IT environment management
  • 04 Help desk for field crews and control room operators
  • 05 Hardware lifecycle management for remote substations

Managed Security (MSSP)

How we protect

  • 01 NERC CIP compliance monitoring and audit readiness
  • 02 Critical infrastructure threat detection and response
  • 03 24/7 SOC monitoring for OT and IT convergence zones
  • 04 Remote facility intrusion detection and alerting
  • 05 Incident response for grid and pipeline cyber events

Client Responsibility

These items remain under your direct control and are out of scope for our managed services.

  • Physical plant operations and maintenance
  • Environmental impact studies
  • Power generation and distribution engineering
  • Regulatory rate-setting and public utility commission filings

Deep dive

Industry analysis & approach

Why Energy & Utilities Chooses AdVran

Energy and utility companies operate the infrastructure that society depends on. A cyberattack on a grid operator or pipeline doesn’t just cause financial damage. It creates public safety risks. NERC CIP and TSA pipeline directives demand rigorous, verifiable cybersecurity controls.

Our Approach

AdVran unifies IT management and security operations for energy clients. The team managing your network infrastructure is the same team monitoring it for threats, eliminating dangerous handoff gaps between IT and security vendors.

What This Looks Like in Practice

  • OT/IT network segmentation with continuous monitoring across both environments
  • NERC CIP compliance maintained with real-time controls and audit-ready documentation
  • Remote facility monitoring for substations and pipeline control points
  • Incident response that doesn’t just alert. It remediates, because we own the infrastructure

The AdVran Advantage

One operations center handling both IT reliability and security threat response, because the grid can’t afford the delay of a vendor handoff.

Industry overview

Sector

Energy & Utilities

Compliance frameworks

NERC CIP NIST CSF TSA Pipeline Security

Managed services

5 MSP + 5 MSSP capabilities

Need industry-specific guidance?

Our team understands the regulatory and operational demands of your sector.

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Frequently asked questions

IT services for energy & utilities

Why does the energy & utilities industry need specialized IT services? +

Critical infrastructure protection and managed IT services for energy companies and utilities operating under strict NERC CIP requirements.

What compliance frameworks apply to energy & utilities? +

Key compliance requirements for this industry include NERC CIP, NIST CSF, TSA Pipeline Security. AdVran helps you achieve and maintain compliance across all applicable frameworks.

How does AdVran handle industry-specific security threats? +

Our Security Operations Center maintains threat intelligence specific to your industry. We track the latest attack patterns, vulnerability disclosures, and compliance changes affecting your sector, and proactively adjust your defenses.

Can you work with our existing IT infrastructure? +

Yes. AdVran integrates with your existing systems and platforms. We perform a thorough assessment of your current environment and build a management plan that leverages your existing investments while addressing gaps.