Energy & Utilities Cybersecurity Solutions

For energy and utilities companies, systems need to be secure and also synchronized. Running multiple tools across fragmented systems is a recipe for blind spots and delayed threat response. The goal is to eliminate unnecessary complexity by securing every layer of your infrastructure. Everything needs to be protected, from legacy industrial control systems (ICS) to mobile field devices and cloud workloads.

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack forced the largest refined fuel pipeline operator in the U.S. to halt operations, disrupting the flow of over 100 million gallons of fuel per day. The incident triggered fuel shortages and exposed just how fragile critical infrastructure becomes when cybercriminals strike. It remains a defining example of how a single compromised endpoint can escalate into a nationwide business disruption, underscoring why infrastructure targets are so attractive to ransomware operators. Bitdefender’s unified GravityZone platform addresses these challenges by consolidating prevention, protection, detection, and response across all attack surfaces. By consolidating security, disruption risks are minimized, and cyber defense is reinforced.

Breaches don't happen because you lack tools—they happen because threats go undetected until it's too late. Our goal is to provide your organization with full-spectrum visibility across IT, Operational Technology (OT), and IoT environments, thereby eliminating silos between security operations and industrial controls. With real-time system behavior monitoring, anomaly detection, and communications pattern analysis, the organization is safe from the risk of lateral movement.

The ransomware attack on Superior Plus, a major North American distributor of propane, distillates, and natural gas, disrupted key parts of its operations and forced the company to shut down portions of its IT infrastructure temporarily. Although customer data was not compromised, the incident underscored the increasingly common targeting of critical infrastructure—placing Superior among the ranks of high-profile victims like Colonial Pipeline, and reinforcing the need for early threat detection and rapid response capabilities.

Cyberthreats in the energy and utilities sectors pose a real risk to communities and daily economic operations. Bitdefender's AI-powered Cybersecurity uses more 30 adaptive layers to stop threats before they cause harm. We prevent over 99% of attacks before execution, including fileless malware and ransomware targeting control networks.

Our machine learning models adapt to your unique environment, reducing noise and focusing attention on actual threats. From refineries to grid systems, we help organizations secure essential infrastructure and keep all the teams focused on operations, not incidents.

Not every organization in the energy or utilities sector has the in-house resources to cover every aspect of cybersecurity environments. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure, expanding into cloud environments, or simply facing uncertainty about what to prioritize, Bitdefender provides actionable guidance to help you strengthen defenses and build a clear cybersecurity roadmap. Our experts collaborate directly with your internal teams to identify security gaps, establish policies aligned with your operational environment, and ensure your organization is fully prepared to address the evolving cyber threat landscape with clarity and confidence.

Bitdefender Advisory Services supports organizations by helping them operate with greater confidence. Our consultants collaborate closely with your team to uncover vulnerabilities and shape a cybersecurity strategy that aligns with your day-to-day operations. 

Operational downtime in the energy and utilities sector can disrupt entire communities, compromise national infrastructure, and lead to serious regulatory consequences. We're here to help your organization stay ahead of disruptions by building resilience directly into the cybersecurity posture. Rather than only reacting to incidents after they occur, Bitdefender experts help you identify risks early and act fast to ensure that operations keep running, even under pressure.

The energy industry and utilities industry depend on a complex network of vendors, contractors, and integrators, many of whom have direct or indirect access to your organization's systems. A single compromised supplier or a misconfigured update can be the entry point for a significant breach. We can help your organization reduce this risk with complete visibility into third-party behaviors, anomaly detection, and policy enforcement. Our comprehensive cybersecurity platform helps organizations to stay in control, even when working with dozens of partners.