Oil/Gas/Energy

Penetration Testing for Oil, Gas, and Energy Companies

Energy companies face sophisticated cyber threats targeting both IT and operational technology. You manage SCADA systems, industrial control systems, pipeline infrastructure, and remote facilities.

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Penetration Testing for Oil, Gas, and Energy Companies

Energy companies face sophisticated cyber threats targeting both IT and operational technology. You manage SCADA systems, industrial control systems, pipeline infrastructure, and remote facilities.

Book a Scoping Call

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Oil/Gas/Energy

Why Energy Companies Are Targeted

Energy companies are high-value targets for criminals. Here's why attackers focus on the industry.

Energy Infrastructure Is a High-Value Target

Nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and hacktivists target energy systems to disrupt regions and cause strategic and financial impact.

Real-World Attacks Highlight Risk

Incidents like Colonial Pipeline and JBS show attackers exploit weak remote access and lack of MFA, causing massive operational and financial damage.

OT/SCADA Systems Are Vulnerable

Industrial control systems were not designed for internet connectivity and often run outdated software with minimal security, creating critical attack paths.

Increasing Regulatory & Insurance Pressure

NERC CIP standards and insurance requirements now mandate cybersecurity controls and documented testing to manage risk and maintain compliance.

Common Vulnerabilities

Critical

Poor IT/OT Segmentation

Weak network separation allows attackers to move from IT systems into critical OT environments.

Critical

Human & Internet Exposure

Phishing-prone users and exposed industrial systems create initial access points for attacks.

Critical

Excessive Vendor Access

Over-privileged third-party accounts with insufficient monitoring increase risk of unauthorized activity.

High

Insecure Remote Access

Remote connections often lack multi-factor authentication, leaving systems vulnerable to compromise.

High

Outdated SCADA & Control Systems

Unpatched SCADA devices with default credentials create easy entry points for attackers.

Critical
Poor IT/OT Segmentation
Weak network separation allows attackers to move from IT systems into critical OT environments.
Critical
Excessive Vendor Access
Over-privileged third-party accounts with insufficient monitoring increase risk of unauthorized activity.
High
Outdated SCADA & Control Systems
Unpatched SCADA devices with default credentials create easy entry points for attackers.
Critical
Human & Internet Exposure
Phishing-prone users and exposed industrial systems create initial access points for attacks.
High
Insecure Remote Access
Remote connections often lack multi-factor authentication, leaving systems vulnerable to compromise.

Compliance and Requirements for Energy Companies

Energy companies face strict regulatory requirements. NERC CIP mandates cybersecurity controls for bulk electric systems. Pipeline operators must meet TSA security directives. ISO 27001 and NIST frameworks apply across the industry. All require documented security testing.

Regulatory Requirements

NERC CIP Compliance

TSA Pipeline Security Directives

Cyber Insurance Documentation

What We Test

Our penetration tests are tailored to Energy companies, covering the systems and workflows where breaches cause the most damage.

SCADA & Industrial Control Systems
We test authentication weaknesses, insecure protocols, default credentials, and remote access issues without disrupting operations, identifying pathways attackers could exploit to manipulate industrial processes.
IT/OT Network Segmentation
We assess firewalls, DMZs, jump hosts, and access controls to see if attackers could pivot from IT to OT, SCADA, or production environments.
Remote Access & Third-Party Connections
We verify MFA, vendor access scopes, monitoring, and whether remote connections could be abused to reach critical systems.
Corporate Networks & Business Systems
We simulate attacks via phishing, weak authentication, and privilege escalation to identify paths attackers could use to reach OT systems.

SCADA & Industrial Control Systems

We test authentication weaknesses, insecure protocols, default credentials, and remote access issues without disrupting operations, identifying pathways attackers could exploit to manipulate industrial processes.

IT/OT Network Segmentation

We assess firewalls, DMZs, jump hosts, and access controls to see if attackers could pivot from IT to OT, SCADA, or production environments.

Remote Access & Third-Party Connections

We verify MFA, vendor access scopes, monitoring, and whether remote connections could be abused to reach critical systems.

Corporate Networks & Business Systems

We simulate attacks via phishing, weak authentication, and privilege escalation to identify paths attackers could use to reach OT systems.

What You Get

Compliance-Ready Reports

Reports map to NERC CIP, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and TSA security directives. Formatted for regulatory audits and insurance requirements.

Prioritized Remediation

Findings ranked by severity with clear fix guidance. Technical details for your OT and IT teams to implement fixes without disrupting operations.

Free Retest Included

After implementing fixes, we retest at no cost to confirm vulnerabilities are resolved and provide updated documentation for auditors.

Ready to Test Your Infrastructure?

Book a complimentary scoping call to discuss your environment, operational constraints, and compliance requirements.

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Ready to Test Your Infrastructure?

Book a complimentary scoping call to discuss your environment, operational constraints, and compliance requirements.

Get a Scoping Call

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