Case Study: Empowering an Energy Company to Mitigate Risk and Reduce Cyber Insurance Costs

Background
A regional energy provider managing both traditional and renewable assets faced mounting cyber threats targeting its critical infrastructure. With a mix of on-premise SCADA systems, remote monitoring platforms, and cloud-based analytics tools, the company struggled to ensure consistent security across its operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) environments.

As attacks on the energy sector increased globally, the firm needed to strengthen defenses without disrupting uptime or violating regulatory requirements related to NERC CIP and other compliance standards.

Challenge
The company needed a comprehensive, real-time security solution that could:

  • Continuously monitor OT systems, corporate networks, and cloud environments.

  • Detect and respond to vulnerabilities, misconfigurations, and suspicious activity across geographically dispersed assets.

  • Provide automated threat detection and remediation while aligning with industry-specific compliance mandates.

However, the organization’s existing tools operated in silos—offering limited interoperability and generating excessive noise without actionable insights. Meanwhile, cyber insurance premiums were rising due to heightened risk exposure tied to critical infrastructure operations.

Solution
By partnering with Antigen Security, the company deployed an integrated cybersecurity platform designed for high-stakes environments:

  • Continuous scanning and full-spectrum visibility across OT, IT, and cloud-based infrastructure—ensuring no asset went unmonitored.

  • Tailored threat detection rules to identify signs of compromise in SCADA systems, control networks, and energy management platforms.

  • Automated response playbooks aligned with regulatory requirements and operational protocols to minimize downtime and ensure compliance.

Antigen Security also worked directly with the firm’s insurers to demonstrate risk reduction through enhanced controls and monitoring.

Results

Streamlined Security Operations:
A unified dashboard consolidated alerts from OT and IT environments, allowing security teams to triage real threats faster and reduce false positives.

Improved Risk Posture:
With continuous monitoring and rapid remediation, the company strengthened its defense against targeted attacks, regulatory violations, and service interruptions.

Significant Premium Savings:
By validating its enhanced risk posture, the firm negotiated a 45% reduction in cyber liability insurance premiums, freeing up capital for grid modernization and renewable expansion.

Conclusion
Thanks to Antigen Security’s specialized cybersecurity platform and insurance-aligned approach, this energy company achieved a stronger, more resilient security posture while reducing cyber insurance costs. By unifying threat detection, continuous monitoring, and compliance-focused remediation, Antigen Security became a critical partner in safeguarding infrastructure and enabling future growth.