This is where traditional operational technology meets modern cloud solutions and IoT devices. And with every smart meter, connected sensor, and SCADA network, your digital attack surface keeps growing.
We're on the front lines watching cybercriminals target utilities with:
Ransomware doesn’t just encrypt files, attacks can shut down entire power grids until you pay up. And these aren't rookie hackers—they're sophisticated criminals who know exactly which switches hurt most.
Your employees are getting hit with convincing phishing emails designed to steal their credentials. One wrong click and attackers have the keys to your kingdom.
Every third-party vendor and supplier is a potential entry point. You might trust them, but can you trust their security?
Sometimes, the biggest threats come from inside—whether they’re a disgruntled employee or someone who just didn't know better.
You're not just dealing with ordinary cybercriminals. State-sponsored hackers are targeting utilities with sophisticated, long-term attacks that traditional security tools miss completely.
Playing defense isn't enough anymore. You need security that:
Spots threats before they can do real damage
Locks down access to critical systems
Keeps you running when attacks hit
Turns your employees into security allies
Patches vulnerabilities before attackers find them
Keeps you compliant with NERC CIP without the headache
65% of energy professionals state that their leadership views cybersecurity as the greatest current risk to their business.
Source: DNV – Energy companies boosting investment in cybersecurity arms race
70% surge in cyberattacks affecting US utilities in 2024, compared to 2023
Reuters – Cyberattacks on U.S. utilities surged 70% this year, says Check Point
89% of companies across the electricity, manufacturing, and oil and gas industries suffered cyberattacks affecting their production and supply in the previous 12 months.
Source: ProcessUnity – Iconic Data Breaches in the Energy Industry
4.72 million - the average cost of a data breach in the energy sector in 2022
Source: International Energy Agency (IEA) – Cybersecurity: Is the power system lagging behind?
67% of energy sector breaches were linked to vulnerabilities in software and IT vendors
Source: SecurityScorecard – 67% of energy sector breaches linked to vendors
A utility company isn't just protecting power grids and control systems. You're sitting on a mountain of valuable data that attackers would love to get their hands on.
Here's how we help lock down data security for utility companies:
Huntress helps secure your data with enterprise-grade encryption and endpoint detection and response (EDR) with continuous 24/7 monitoring from our Security Operations Center (SOC). We also enhance your protection through Managed Microsoft Defender, ransomware canaries that act as digital tripwires, and dark web monitoring to catch compromised credentials early, keeping your data locked down and protected.
Recent attacks have shown that utilities are prime targets, with cybercriminals causing blackouts, system failures, and millions in damages. In fact, US utilities faced nearly 70% more cyberattacks in 2024 than the previous year. But our clients rest easier knowing they have real protection as reliable as their service uptime goals.
Let's talk about keeping your systems, operations, and communities safe from cyber threats. No scare tactics, just straight talk about what you need and how we can help. Because when it comes to utility cybersecurity, failure isn’t just a statistic—it’s not an option at all.
Don’t wait for a breach—let’s chat about cybersecurity solutions for utility companies. Contact us today to keep the power flowing and the bad actors in the dark.
