IT Services for Energy and Utilities
Energy and utility infrastructure in Wisconsin does not get a maintenance window for cyber incidents. SCADA systems, field operations networks, and control systems need to stay isolated, monitored, and protected — while your business systems stay connected and compliant with NERC CIP and state requirements.
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SCADA and industrial control systems were designed for reliability, not security. Many run older operating systems, connect to business networks without proper segmentation, and receive vendor remote access through mechanisms that are rarely audited. That combination creates exploitable pathways into critical infrastructure that attackers are actively probing.
The convergence of IT and OT networks creates friction between two sets of priorities. IT teams want to patch and update. OT systems need stability and controlled change management. Getting both right requires understanding both environments — and building security controls that work for each.
NERC CIP compliance for bulk power operators and state utility commission cybersecurity requirements add regulatory complexity that standard IT providers are not equipped to navigate. Non-compliance carries significant fines and can affect operating licenses.
How We Help
Cybersecurity
OT/IT security with proper segmentation and continuous threat monitoring.
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Reliable network infrastructure for facilities and distributed field operations.
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NERC CIP and energy sector regulatory compliance support.
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Server and infrastructure management for critical operations systems.
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- NERC CIP compliance for bulk power system operators
- OT/IT network segmentation and access controls
- SCADA and ICS security aligned with ICS-CERT guidance
- State utility commission cybersecurity requirements
- Documented incident response plan for critical infrastructure events
Uptime-Critical IT for Energy and Utility Operations
- Real understanding of OT/IT convergence and SCADA security requirements
- Network design for distributed energy facilities across Wisconsin
- NERC CIP and energy sector compliance experience
- 24/7 monitoring for infrastructure that cannot afford undetected incidents
- Vendor remote access controls and audit support
Quick IT Tips
Practical advice for energy and utility organizations — whether you work with us or not.
- •Isolate your SCADA network from your corporate IT network with a proper firewall and DMZ — not just a VLAN. Control system traffic should never flow directly to or from the internet.
- •Audit every vendor with remote access to your control systems. Remote access credentials that belong to former vendor employees or inactive accounts are one of the most common entry points for industrial cyberattacks.
- •Require MFA for all remote access to control systems and corporate infrastructure. Field personnel accessing systems remotely should always authenticate with a second factor.
- •Keep a documented, tested incident response plan specific to OT events. A cybersecurity incident that affects control systems requires a different response than a typical IT breach — know the difference before it happens.
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IT Support for Energy & Utility Companies
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