PrOTecting Oil and Gas from Cyber Threats with Zero-Trust Access

The oil and gas industry is a prime target for cyberattacks due to its critical infrastructure and the value of its data. New requirements to provide remote connections have made it more challenging to secure these assets. This is where Zero Trust Access (ZTA) comes in, providing a higher level of security for remote access to critical systems and data. The ZTA security model is becoming increasingly important in industries such as oil and gas, where cyberattacks pose a significant and growing threat to critical infrastructure and valuable data.

ZTA requires authentication and continuous authorization for every device, user, application, and location. This approach provides a granular level of control and visibility over access to sensitive assets, reducing the risk of cyberattacks such as ransomware and other types of malicious activity. By implementing Cyolo ZTA, the oil and gas industry can ensure that only authorized users have access to critical systems, limiting their exposure to potential threats.

One of the most significant advantages of Cyolo ZTA is its ability to enable secure access for employees, contractors, and partners, regardless of their location or device used. This is particularly important for oil and gas companies, which often have geographically dispersed teams and partners. With Cyolo ZTA, authorized users can safely connect to sensitive resources, substantially reducing the risk of connection. Additionally, this approach enables rapid onboarding for external vendors, reducing the existing complexity of access provisioning.

Cyolo ZTA secures high-risk Operational Technology (OT) in oil and gas companies by providing a more granular level of control and visibility over access to these systems. Administrators can create small, isolated segments within their networks, with access granted only to authorized users. This is crucial for managing and monitoring high-risk OT systems in the remote or hazardous locations common to oil and gas companies. Cyolo's solution also includes advanced analytics and monitoring capabilities, such as supervised sessions and recording, which provide real-time insights into user and device behavior to quickly identify and respond to potential configuration errors or security incidents.

By implementing Cyolo ZTA, companies in the oil and gas industry can demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting their assets and complying with regulatory requirements related to data security and privacy. It also helps companies comply with industry standards such as the American Petroleum Institute (API) cybersecurity framework, ISA/IEC 62443, TSA SD2021-02C, NERC-CIP, and FERC guidance.

In conclusion, Cyolo ZTA is an ideal solution for oil and gas companies seeking to better protect their critical infrastructure and valuable data from cyberattacks. New requirements to provide remote connections have made it more challenging to secure these assets, but Cyolo ZTA provides a solution.

With Cyolo ZTA, the industry can ensure that only authorized users have access to sensitive assets, quickly enable secure access for every user type, and comply with regulations and industry standards. The granular level of control and visibility over access to sensitive resources provided by Cyolo ZTA significantly reduces the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches, making it a must-have for the oil and gas industry.