Critical Infrastructure
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity consulting for water utilities, electrical grid operators, and electrical utilities — covering IT/OT networks, ICS/SCADA systems, and operational security programs
Our Critical Infrastructure Approach
Since 2011, KoreLogic has provided cybersecurity services to critical infrastructure operators including water utilities, electrical grid operators, and electrical utilities. Our approach addresses the unique challenges of securing environments where IT and OT converge.
IT/OT Convergence Security
Testing the boundaries and segmentation between IT and OT environments — within OT networks, across IT/OT boundaries, and between OT and remote site connections.
ICS/SCADA Assessment
Security evaluation of industrial control system components including RTUs, PACs, PLCs, actuators, SCADA systems (HMI, historian, servers), and engineering workstations.
Operational Security Practices
Review of operational security practices including incident response readiness, vulnerability management programs, and threat monitoring capabilities specific to critical infrastructure environments.
Framework Alignment
Security program benchmarking against industry-specific frameworks including AWWA cybersecurity guidance for water utilities, NIST Cybersecurity Framework for broader critical infrastructure assessment, and NERC CIP guidance supporting FERC electric utility compliance efforts.
ICS/SCADA Components Tested
Critical Infrastructure Service Areas
Four integrated service areas covering the full spectrum of critical infrastructure cybersecurity — from hands-on penetration testing through architecture review and program maturity assessment.
IT/OT Penetration Testing
Network segmentation testing across OT environments, IT/OT boundaries, and remote site connections — including assessment of ICS components, SCADA systems, and OT protocols.
- • Network segmentation within OT
- • IT/OT boundary assessment
- • OT/remote site connection testing
- • ICS component security (RTU, PAC, PLC)
- • SCADA system assessment (HMI, historian)
- • OT protocol analysis
Enterprise Application Testing
Web application penetration testing of enterprise support applications used in critical infrastructure environments — testing the systems that support operational decision-making.
- • Data mining and analytics platforms
- • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
- • Energy management systems
Security Architecture Review
Comprehensive review of security infrastructure architecture through scenario-based threat modeling, network function analysis, data flow mapping, and access point assessment.
- • Scenario-based threat modeling
- • Network functions review
- • Data flow and access point analysis
- • Incident response readiness
- • Vulnerability management review
- • Threat monitoring assessment
Security Program Gap Analysis
Systematic assessment of security program maturity benchmarked against industry-specific frameworks to identify gaps, prioritize improvements, and build a roadmap toward mature security operations. For electric utilities, this can support internal readiness for NERC CIP expectations under FERC oversight.
- • AWWA cybersecurity guidance benchmarking
- • NIST Cybersecurity Framework assessment
- • NERC CIP readiness support for electric utilities
- • Security maturity scoring
- • Prioritized improvement roadmap
Assessment Deliverables
Executive Summary
High-level risk assessment tailored to critical infrastructure operators with business impact analysis and strategic recommendations
Technical Findings
Detailed analysis of IT/OT vulnerabilities, ICS/SCADA security gaps, and network segmentation issues with proof-of-concept demonstrations
Framework Gap Report
Comprehensive AWWA or NIST CSF benchmarking with current maturity scores and target state recommendations
Improvement Roadmap
Prioritized remediation plan with quick wins and long-term security program improvements specific to critical infrastructure
Professional Reports
Detailed assessment deliverables designed for critical infrastructure operators — providing actionable insights aligned with industry frameworks and regulatory requirements.
Ready to Strengthen Your Security?
Protect your critical infrastructure with experienced cybersecurity consultants who understand the unique challenges of IT/OT convergence and industrial control systems.
Confidential consultation — Expert recommendations — Detailed reporting