The Context
Fast Growth but Fragmented Security
Norhavn Energy*, a mid-sized upstream operator, was preparing to launch two new greenfield facilities in the North Sea. The timeline was aggressive, driven by national energy targets and government pressure to increase capacity.
Internally, teams were focused on delivering against operational milestones. But as Norhavn accelerated digital transformation and connected more assets across IT, OT, and physical environments, their exposure to cyber risk increased.
The oil and gas industry remains a cornerstone of the global economy, accounting for 31% of global energy consumption in 2023 (IEA). Its prominence and societal position make it a prime target for cyber criminals.
Leadership understood the stakes: operational continuity, compliance with IEC 62443, and resilience against a growing threat landscape.
*Note: Norhavn Energy is a fictional company created to illustrate real-world challenges and outcomes commonly seen in the oil and gas industry. This use case is based on aggregated insights from Omny’s work with industrial clients.
The Challenge
Siloed Risk and Static Data
- Siloed security teams
IT, OT, and physical security functions operated in parallel. Without shared visibility or coordination, gaps in protection and accountability emerged. - Limited risk visibility
Risk assessments relied on static reports that lacked real-time relevance. Security leaders struggled to prioritize effectively or justify budget allocations. - Compliance pressure without clarity
With tight deadlines and new infrastructure coming online, Norhavn lacked the operational visibility needed to confidently and efficiently meet IEC 62443 requirements.
A Cross-Domain Security Program
Norhavn moved away from siloed tools and periodic assessments. Instead, they partnered with Omny to implement a structured, data-driven security framework aligned to their operational reality.
Provided dynamic visibility across IT, OT, and physical domains. The platform turned complex threats into real-time, actionable data, enabling faster and more confident decisions.
Supported compliance with IEC 62443 by tracking security maturity and identifying gaps at both system and device levels. Teams could benchmark progress and align efforts site-wide.
Omny’s experts helped Norhavn define OT-aligned governance models, build a unified asset inventory, and establish baseline metrics for security maturity.
Site-level teams were trained to conduct ongoing assessments and respond to risks as part of their daily work. Risk management became a routine function, not a once-a-year task.
Maturity Requires Integration and Insight
Siloed approaches to cybersecurity no longer work. As operations grow more connected and compliance demands intensify, companies need a unified threat management system grounded in data, aligned across teams, and built for scale.
Omny delivers exactly that.
With a platform designed for industrial realities and services shaped by sector expertise, Omny helps oil and gas operators reduce risk, meet regulatory expectations, and maintain operational continuity, even under pressure.
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