IPKeys Cyber Partners Leverages SigmaFlow to Secure Critical Infrastructure
Louis Riendeau , VP SigmaFlow Operations and Product Management at IPKeys Cyber Partners , discusses cybersecurity in the energy sector .
Critical infrastructure is increasingly interconnected and automated . As regulations expand , companies face an increasing burden to maintain a strong cybersecurity footing and prove compliance . For this reason , firms like Burns & McDonnell require the support and partnership of firms like IPKeys Cyber Partners , a cybersecurity and compliance solutions provider .
In conversation with IPKeys ’ VP of SigmaFlow Operations and Product Management , Louis Riendeau , we discuss the evolving landscape of energy and how it intersects with cybersecurity and regulation .
Evolving Threats , Requirements and Solutions In Energy
IPKeys provides cybersecurity and integrity services to clients as varied as the DoD and local municipalities . They also support some of our most critical infrastructure : energy providers .
“ Our customers face a number of threats , from ransomware attacks to nation-state sponsored threats ,” says Riendeau . “ Not only do they have to defend against these
threats , but they also need to prove they ’ re compliant with a complex set of regulations .”
SigmaFlow , the flagship product of IPKeys Cyber Partners , meets those needs .
“ The SigmaFlow compliance platform gives our customers visibility and control over their security and compliance programs in one interface . IPKeys heavily invested in our products and brought additional cybersecurity expertise to the platform .”
Increasing Diversity and Expanding Regulations
Industry experts expect current regulatory frameworks to expand and include more and smaller providers , additional industries , and additional measures . Energy providers are already seeking tools to secure their systems and help them achieve and demonstrate compliance with regulatory frameworks like NERC CIP . When asked about the near future of regulation , Riendeau states :
“ Cybersecurity threats are growing and our energy grid is becoming more diverse . That ’ s why the work we ’ re doing to extend our technology to support these systems , and the regulatory requirements that are likely to follow , is so critical at this moment .”