Zero Trust Network Access for Critical Energy Infrastructure

Secure your operational technology (OT), smart grids, and decentralized energy systems with AppGate ZTNA, a Zero Trust solution that ensures complete isolation, secure remote access, and resilience against evolving cyber threats. 

  • Enhance Operational Efficiency with Secure, Granular Access

    Streamline workflows and improve productivity by enabling secure, role-based access for authorized users across OT and IT systems.

    Enable real-time monitoring and management of energy production through precise access controls tailored to specific operational needs.

    Reduce disruptions by ensuring that only verified users and devices can interact with critical infrastructure, minimizing human error and unauthorized access.

  • Strengthen Compliance with Regulatory Standards

    Simplify adherence to NERC CIP and other regulatory requirements by enforcing least-privilege access policies across smart grids and decentralized networks.

    Generate audit-ready logs automatically, reducing the complexity and time required for compliance reporting.

    Mitigate compliance risks by maintaining consistent security policies across diverse environments, ensuring alignment with evolving energy regulations.

  • Ensure Uninterrupted Energy Delivery

    Fortify critical energy infrastructure by implementing air-gapped network architectures, physically isolating systems like SCADA and AMI from cyber threats to maintain operational continuity and grid stability.

    Minimize downtime through continuous authentication and real-time threat detection, ensuring operational continuity even during cyber incidents.

    Safeguard grid stability by encrypting data across decentralized nodes, protecting the integrity of smart grids and renewable energy systems.

AppGate ZTNA Direct-Routed vs. Cloud-Routed ZTNA

See why AppGate's direct-routed approach delivers superior security and performance for critical energy operations.

Specific Use Case AppGate ZTNA (Direct-routed architecture) Other ZTNA Solutions (Cloud-routed architecture)
Direct access to manufacturing network resources Yes No
Real-time monitoring of production line sensors with low latency Yes No
Application and security infrastructure invisible to attackers Yes No
Secure access to time-sensitive quality control systems Yes No
Isolating critical OT networks from general IT networks Yes No
Architected to support Universal ZTNA Yes Limited
Secure remote diagnostics for manufacturing equipment Yes Limited
Facilitating secure IoT device onboarding and management Yes Limited
Ensuring low-latency access to real-time process control systems Yes No
Full control over network traffic routing Yes No
Flexible deployment options for true Zero Trust architecture Yes No

Secure Access Challenges in Energy Operations

Isolating OT/IT Networks
Preventing lateral movement of threats by segmenting OT networks from IT environments, reducing the attack surface and securing critical infrastructure.

Securing Remote Access for Field Operations
Enabling secure and low-latency access for field workers and third-party vendors, ensuring productivity without compromising security.

Modernizing Protection for Legacy Systems
Integrating modern Zero Trust principles into outdated infrastructure without disrupting operations, extending the lifespan and security of legacy systems.

Maintaining Real-Time Threat Detection and Response
Leveraging integrated threat intelligence for rapid response to cyber threats, minimizing downtime and mitigating potential damage to energy infrastructure. 

Ensuring Regulatory Adherence 
Streamlining compliance efforts by enforcing access policies aligned with NERC CIP standards and providing real-time audit logs.

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What Our Customers Say

"We needed secure access 24/7. SCADA and EMS applications are working 24 hours a day. No downtime is allowed so it is important for our employees at home or after hours to be able to log in and fix any problems—and to be able to do it in a secure way. "
Tomasz Szudejko Deputy Director of Department of Operator Services, PSE S.A.
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Explore ZTNA Resources for the Energy Sector

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