May 6, 2025 9:51:14 AM2 min read

How Farsen Energy Tackled OT Security at 40+ Global Sites

The Situation

Growing Risk in a Rapidly Expanding Operation

In 2023, global energy demand hit 620 exajoules. To keep pace, Farsen Energy ramped up operations and modernized its systems. But expansion came with new risks. Cyberattacks on operational technology (OT) systems were becoming more common, and recent mergers added layers of complexity that made it harder to see the full security picture. As the company grew, its manual assessments and inconsistent protocols couldn't keep up.

*Note: Farsen Energy is a fictional company created to illustrate real-world challenges and outcomes commonly seen in the energy industry. This use case is based on aggregated insights from Omny's work with industrial clients.

The Challenge

Manual Assessments and Fragmented Risk Visibility

Farsen Energy faced challenges shared across the energy production sector:

Disjointed site assessments
Each facility handled security evaluations manually, using spreadsheets and fragmented documentation. Without centralized oversight, assessment quality varied, and leadership lacked a clear view of overall risk exposure.
Operational slowdowns
Security assessments delayed new project bids. With no efficient way to prove security readiness, teams struggled to keep pace with demand or respond quickly to business opportunities.
Post-M&A complexity
After multiple acquisitions, the organization inherited a patchwork of security protocols and unknown vulnerabilities. Without consistent governance, integrating new sites created blind spots across the OT environment.

The Solution

Bringing Security Into Focus

Farsen shifted from static processes to a continuous, data-driven program enabled by Omny's cross-domain platform and OT-focused services.

Automated, repeatable assessments

Omny’s platform automated site evaluations, replacing manual workflows with real-time insight into threats, safeguards, and vulnerabilities streamlined across 40+ global facilities.

Cross-domain visibility

The platform unifies data from IT, OT, and physical security systems. This integration allowed leadership to prioritize security actions based on operational risk, not guesswork or outdated reports.

Governance and standards alignment

Omny formulated an OT security governance package that provided the structure to align site operations with internal requirements and leading frameworks, including IEC 62443. Teams could identify maturity gaps, monitor progress, and apply consistent controls across locations.

Embedded site-level engagement

Omny trained plant teams to interpret insights and act on them, making security part of daily operations, not just compliance checks. Risk management became embedded in the workflow, not bolted on after the fact.

The Results

Assessment times dropped by more than 60%, giving Farsen a clear edge during bidding and project planning. Security became part of the daily routine rather than a last-minute fire drill. The company gained a consistent view of cyber risk, even across newly acquired infrastructure. With clear, organization-wide visibility, everyone—from engineers to execs—understood the priorities and the path forward.

Why It Worked

Staying secure in the energy sector takes more than checklists and reports. It requires constant visibility, operational awareness, and reliable data that teams can act on. Omny makes that possible, helping providers manage risk, meet compliance, and stay competitive in a demanding industry.

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