Prepare Your Energy Sector Security Teams for Cyber Resilience

Master Incident Response with Live-Fire Attack Simulations and Team Training

The energy sector plays a crucial role in safeguarding a complex network of vital resources, including electricity, oil, and natural gas, to ensure uninterrupted energy provision and the well-being and stability of the nation. 

Unfortunately, the energy sector is also the most frequent target of OT cyber attacks. 

Cyber incidents in the energy sector can have a large impact, which increases the potential for attacks that could yield large ransomware payments or meet adversarial nation-state objectives. 

The need for proactive training and preparation has never been more critical.

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Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Cloud Range

Cloud Range's live-fire cyber attack simulations are tailored to equip IT and OT security teams in the energy sector with the skills needed to swiftly detect and respond to threats while ensuring uptime and safety. Our platform is designed specifically for organizations operating in operational technology (OT) environments, providing incident response teams with the capabilities and experience crucial for safeguarding critical infrastructure and industrial control systems (ICS).

Why Cloud Range for Critical Infrastructure?

  • Tailored Training for OT Challenges: Realistic, dynamic simulations mimic cyber threats faced by the energy sector, offering real-world, hands-on experience in identifying and responding to attacks.

  • Unmatched Preparedness: Cloud Range is the ONLY full-service, live-fire simulation training platform designed for OT, IT/OT, and IT/OT/IoT environments, ensuring your teams are ready to face any cyber-physical threat.

  • Accelerated IT/OT Convergence: Our platform fosters communication and collaboration between IT and OT teams, essential for detecting and resolving incidents swiftly.

  • Real-World Team Training: In the world of cybersecurity, practicing as a team is the key to victory. Cloud Range offers the industry's most advanced live-fire cyber attack simulation training programs for Security Operation Center (SOC) and Incident Response (IR) teams.

  • Detailed Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Cloud Range provides detailed feedback on team and individual performance, including technical proficiencies, participation, and soft skills. This reporting facilitates continuous improvement and directly translates to decreased levels of cyber risk.

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95%

of Cloud Range customers report enhanced readiness for future cyber events.

Strengthen Your Defense and Incident Response

Realistic Cyber Range Environment: Emulates both OT and IT networks, with customizable configurations mirroring real-world environments.

Expert Guidance: Live instructors provide support throughout each mission, enhancing team and individual training experiences.

Comprehensive Simulation Library: All attack simulations mapped to the MITRE ATT&CK for ICS Framework and other industry standards, offering a variety of challenges reflecting real ICS environments.

Licensed Security Tools: Customize the cyber range environment with the same IT and OT security tools used in your daily operations, ensuring familiarity and effectiveness during training exercises.

  • Reduce risk to cyber-physical systems (CPS)

  • Shorten detection and response times

  • Prove preparedness with metrics and analysis

  • Improve effectiveness and communication

  • Strengthen security and operations

Benefits for CISOS and Security Leaders in the Energy Sector

Prepare Your Team for Success

To excel in cyber defense and incident response, your team needs to practice methodically, proactively, and safely. Cloud Range training ensures your team members know precisely what to do, when to do it, and how to do it effectively.

Join the ranks of Energy industry leaders who have empowered their teams with Cloud Range's live-fire team attack simulation training. Prepare for the challenges ahead with confidence. Schedule a demo today.

Cloud Range ICS/OT Security News

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Dr. Edward Amoroso of TAG Infosphere highlights the critical role of live-fire simulations in bolstering ICS/OT threat protection. Cloud Range's virtual cyber range enables IR teams to practice responding to diverse attack scenarios safely and collaboratively. This training not only enhances technical skills but also creates effective teamwork in safeguarding critical infrastructure.

Emerging Trends in Cyber Offense and Defense for ICS/OT Systems
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The ICS/OT landscape is transforming to modern deployments emphasizing zero trust and external resource coordination. This evolution is driven by increased connectivity and frequent attacks. Offensive trends include supply chain attacks, advanced persistent threats, ransomware, and operational data manipulation.

Defensive measures focus on cyber range training, zero trust architecture, threat intelligence sharing, and AI/ML integration to enhance cybersecurity resilience.

Unifying IT and ICS/OT Security Ecosystems
Unifying IT and ICS/OT Security Ecosystems

Navigating the merger of IT and operational technology (OT) security, especially in energy and utilities, demands strategic alignment and joint planning. Cybersecurity strategies must balance IT's data focus with OT's safety priorities, respecting their operational differences and cultural nuances. This integration is crucial for safeguarding against evolving threats in unified IT and ICS/OT security.

Creating an ICS/OT Cyber Incident Response Plan 
Creating an ICS/OT Cyber Incident Response Plan 

Creating an ICS/OT Cyber Incident Response Plan is crucial for safeguarding critical infrastructure. TAG Infosphere's Dave Neuman shares key strategies for integrating IT and OT systems, ensuring operational continuity, and preparing for future cyber threats.

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Unlock Funding and Training Assistance with the RMUC Program

Discover a funding opportunity that can supercharge your cybersecurity readiness. The Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity (RMUC) Program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, offers support for electric utilities. One of its three focuses is to increase access to cybersecurity training for eligible organizations. Learn more here.

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