Black & Veatch has made a big move to revolutionize implementations of industrial cybersecurity. Particularly, the company is proposing to make the starting line of cybersecurity measures at the beginning of asset development.

That said, Black & Veatch’s industrial cybersecurity practice begins with integrating cyber into the engineering, design, and construction of assets. This follows through on the company’s belief that cybersecurity should come built-in rather than bolted on.

Post-delivery, Black & Veatch designs, builds and runs cybersecurity programs that keep assets up and running safely throughout their lifecycles.

“Our experience in designing and building critical infrastructure assets makes us the logical choice to help our clients build resiliency to protect such assets against cyberattacks,” Black & Veatch Chairman and CEO Mario Azar said. Moreover, Azar said, “In today’s world, cyber resiliency must be built-in and maintained from the ground up.”

Full Suite of Services

Utilities, cities, governments, and enterprises own and operate some of the world’s most critical and vulnerable infrastructure systems. That is, in the face of new, evolving vulnerabilities, demand greater protection. Black & Veatch establishes operational safety and security in critical infrastructure projects from concept through the lifecycle, by implementing its “security-by-design” methodology.

“Cyber attackers are bringing the fight to our clients’ home fields,” said Ian Bramson, vice president of Black & Veatch’s global industrial cybersecurity practice. “They are infiltrating the equipment, networks, and devices that run operations. With a strong cyber program, our clients can build a home-field advantage. Who better to help our clients build a home-field advantage than the people who built the field?”

For that reason, Black & Veatch’s industrial cybersecurity practice, launched earlier this year, offers a full suite of services. These include cybersecurity assessments, design and implementation of cybersecurity solutions, regulatory compliance, and risk management.

Furthermore, it also comes integrated with incident response planning and execution. The company’s cyber experts work closely with clients to understand their unique risks, develop a customized cyber strategy, and implement and maintain effective programs.

“Given the significant danger that these threats pose to public and environmental safety, project site safety, and business uptime, asset owners must prioritize measures to mitigate these threats effectively,” Azar said.

-5 April 2024-