Optiv + Electric Utility = Energized & Efficient Security Tool Expansion

Industry Served: Electric Utility


Our Starting Point

  • Secure more than 5,000 sites ASAP
  • Incompatible and diverse security tools due to siloed selection process
  • Hardware needed to be installed in dangerous locations

Accelerating Forward

  • Optiv formed installation team capable of working in dangerous environments
  • Deployed Microsoft Defender for IoT, as well as tools from Dragos and Forescout
  • Fine-tuned tools and alerts

Client Outcomes

  • Quick, efficient deployment of new tools across thousands of locations
  • Closed gaps in security caused by disparate security tools
  • Valuable partnership established and Optiv will continue to fine-tune monitoring and alerts

The Situation – Siloed Security Programs in a Potentially Dangerous Environment

 

An electric utility needed to secure over 5,000 sites within their generation, transmission and distribution (GTD) systems. Unfortunately, their security team was spread too thin and independent teams individually sourced their own security tools. To maintain a high degree of coverage across GTD, it was crucial to unify their security programs across their entire environment into one common framework.

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The Solution – A Specialized Installation Team and SIEM Integration

 

Optiv kickstarted the process by forming a team capable of physically installing hardware in dangerous environments. By rationalizing and prioritizing security use cases, we then developed a plan to cover each individual location. 

 

After confirming installation in the correct environments, we began fine-tuning by filtering out false positives, integrating products into the SIEM (security information and event management) tool and firewalls, while focusing on priority alerts. Once deployment was complete, we trained new staff members on the product set. 

Why Optiv

 

Optiv can advise on, deploy and operate end-to-end cybersecurity programs aligned to your business goals. As the cyber advisory and solutions leader, we serve nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. Our certified experts can help you gain the agility, security, scale and control you need to stay ahead of the competition.

 

How can we help you secure greatness?

 

Optiv can advise on, deploy and operate end-to-end cybersecurity programs aligned to your business goals. As the cyber advisory and solutions leader, we serve nearly 6,000 companies across every major industry. Our certified experts can help you gain the agility, security, scale and control you need to stay ahead of the competition.