Manufacturing companies face critical cyber security challenges.
Case Study: Strengthening Cyber Defenses for an Electrical Trades Company While Cutting Cyber Liability Premiums
Background
An electrical trades company managing grid infrastructure faced mounting cyber threats targeting industrial control systems (ICS). With increased digital connectivity and the convergence of IT and operational technology (OT), securing critical systems became more vital—and more challenging—than ever before.
Challenge
The company needed a comprehensive cybersecurity solution that would:
- Continuously monitor ICS and OT environments for malicious activity.
- Detect and respond to advanced threats in real time.
- Align with insurance carrier guidelines to potentially lower escalating cyber liability premiums.
Their existing security measures, built around traditional firewalls and endpoint solutions, lacked the specialized threat detection capabilities essential in a modern grid environment. This gap elevated risk levels and contributed to spiraling insurance costs.
Solution
Enter Antigen Security, offering specialized solutions for securing ICS/OT environments. By integrating advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and guided response processes, Antigen Security delivered:
- 24/7 Visibility: Comprehensive monitoring across interconnected power grid systems.
- Adaptive Detection: Rapid identification of unusual activities, whether from external attackers or internal misconfigurations.
- Threat-Specific Response: Tailored playbooks for immediate containment of potential breaches to avoid downtime and protect critical assets.
Moreover, Antigen Security worked closely with underwriters to showcase how the deployed controls significantly reduced the likelihood and impact of cyber incidents—allowing the company to qualify for premium discounts.
Results
- Enhanced Security Posture: With continuous coverage over both IT and OT networks, security teams gained deeper insights into vulnerabilities and threats.
- Reduced Cyber Incidents: Early detection and swift remediation minimized disruption, maintaining the integrity of critical electrical services.
- Substantial Premium Savings: By aligning to insurer-recommended best practices, the company qualified for a cyber liability insurance premium reduction of nearly 60%, freeing budget for additional resiliency initiatives.
Conclusion
Through Antigen Security’s specialized solutions for ICS/OT environments, this electrical trades company not only fortified its grid infrastructure against evolving cyber threats, but also significantly lowered its insurance costs. By combining specialized detection, real-time response, and a carrier-aligned strategy, Antigen Security proves to be a critical partner in protecting both operational and financial interests in today’s high-stakes cyber landscape.
