Critical Infrastructure Security
SAIC focuses on enabling critical infrastructure. We do this through the systematic application of industry best practices to secure systems for the long haul as well as managing evolving compliance mandates set by regulatory or industry bodies.
Our National Critical Infrastructure Is Being Transformed; Will It Be Secured?
The national critical infrastructure managing and controlling our energy and utility platforms is being transformed. Through the introduction of new communications technologies to instrument, measure, and control systems, critical infrastructure organizations are able to deal with the issues of aging workforces, increasing pressure on margins, and achieving higher levels of reliability and service. Communications infrastructure enables a wealth of new capabilities, but it also introduces new liabilities and risks. Identifying and managing these risks proactively has become the fundamental challenge to modernizing our national critical infrastructure.
SAIC has a dedicated practice focused on enabling critical infrastructure through the assessment and management of security challenges. Through the systematic application of industry best practices to secure systems for the long haul, as well as managing evolving compliance mandates set by regulatory or industry bodies, SAIC is dedicated to enabling the evolution of the national critical infrastructure. Our team leverages our deep domain experience in the energy sector to develop and execute comprehensive, vendor-agnostic solutions, which enable new capabilities through new technology, and manage risk based on the fundamentals of the mission, not just the nature of the technology. Let SAIC help you gain the most from your investments.
Compliance
SAIC drives compliance with best practices, regulatory mandates, and industry association guidelines, including
- North American Electric Reliability Corporation critical infrastructure protection (NERC CIP)
- ISO® 27001/27002
- National Institute of Standards and Technolgoy (NIST) SP 800-53/800-82
- Nuclear Cybersecurity
- Control objectives for information and related technology (COBIT)
- American Gas Association (AGA®) 12-1
Driving Compliance through Considered Security
There are a number of drivers and external influences regarding compliance, and many of them are constantly evolving. Planning for compliance can thus be a challenge since you never know what will come next. SAIC drives compliance through considered security solutions. By evaluating the challenges and risks of critical infrastructure and applying a structured set of best practices across the physical, technical, operational, and administrative domains, strong security postures and practices can be realized. Compliance standards are constantly evolving, as are security best practices. A commitment to establishing proper security capabilities can provide strong alignment to compliance challenges. The reverse is seldom the case.
Success Starts Today
SAIC is helping utility clients understand the long-term challenges of securing their smart grid and helping oil and gas organizations secure the emerging infrastructure in refineries and cogeneration facilities. With a vision for the future and an understanding of its past, SAIC understands energy and helps its clients protect it.
ISO is a registered trademark of the International Organization for Standardization in the U.S. and/or other countries. AGA is a registered trademark of the American Gas Association in the U.S. and/or other countries.