CyberPrism, a leading provider of OT cyber security solutions, is proud to report significant growth over the past year, driven by increasing awareness of cyber risks among energy operators and a surge in demand for robust security measures.
As a result of rising demand, a series of major contract awards with four North Sea operators has been central to the company’s expansion over the last year.
Those contracts have seen CyberPrism engage with clients to enhance the safety and security of their energy-producing assets across the UKCS. These include assessing cyber risk, instituting governance and management systems, generating OT cyber security policies, conducting detailed platform risk assessments and providing regulatory compliance support.
CyberPrism’s success has led to recent major appointments across both technical and non technical roles, having increased the staffing footprint by 60%. The company has also expanded its office space at its Aberdeen city centre HQ, paving the way for further growth.
CyberPrism Aberdeen team members at the quarterly meeting.
Martin Smith, managing director of CyberPrism, said: “The energy sector is waking up to the magnitude of the threat to their operational technology.
“As industrial networks across various industries are becoming increasingly prone to cyber attacks, posing significant risks to national security and the economy, as well as impacting business operations and HSEQ assurance, the full extent of these threats is only now becoming apparent to many.
“Our rapidly growing team, armed with technical expertise, knowledge of critical infrastructure and military experience, has built a strong foundation to support clients.
“Looking ahead, our strategic vision includes expanding our cyber security solutions to additional sectors and regions, such as Europe and the Middle East. This will position us at the forefront of efforts to protect vital infrastructure on a global scale, and drive continued growth and innovation for our industry.”
Cyberprism’s work on behalf of its North Sea clients is carried out to two key industry standards. The first of those, ISA/IEC 62443, is designed to enhance the safety and security of industrial automation and control systems (IACS).
The second, OG86, was issued by the UK Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to provide guidance on implementing robust industrial networks and systems to prevent cyber-attacks that could lead to health and safety incidents, major accidents, or loss of essential services. It draws upon the framework of the NCSC’s Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) in complying with the Network and Information Systems Regulations 2018.