Powering a Secure Green Future for Nepal
As Nepal harnesses its immense hydropower and solar potential, we provide the critical cybersecurity needed to protect energy generation, ensure grid stability, and safeguard our national infrastructure from emerging threats.
The Trusted Cybersecurity Partner for Nepal's Leading Energy Producers
Cybersecurity Risks to Nepal's Energy Infrastructure
The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) in the energy sector creates new attack vectors that can lead to physical consequences, from power outages to equipment damage.
OT/SCADA System Vulnerabilities
Legacy Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and SCADA systems in hydropower and solar plants often lack modern security controls, making them vulnerable to manipulation that can damage turbines or disrupt generation.
Grid Instability & Disruption
A coordinated attack on multiple Independent Power Producers (IPPs) or solar farms could manipulate power output, creating frequency imbalances that destabilize the national grid and lead to widespread blackouts.
Insecure Remote Access
Many hydropower plants in remote locations rely on VSAT or cellular links for remote monitoring and control. These connections, if not properly secured, provide a direct entry point for attackers into critical control systems.
Supply Chain Risks
Malware or backdoors embedded in imported turbines, inverters, PLCs, or sensors can create hidden vulnerabilities that are extremely difficult to detect once the equipment is commissioned.
Lack of OT-Specific Security Policies
Applying standard IT security policies to OT environments is ineffective and can be dangerous. The sector needs specific policies that prioritize safety and availability, aligning with standards like ISA/IEC 62443.
Insider Threats
Disgruntled employees or contractors with privileged access to control systems pose a significant threat, whether their actions are malicious or accidental.
Specialized Cybersecurity for Nepal's Energy Assets
We deliver a comprehensive portfolio of security services engineered for the unique demands of industrial control systems in hydropower and solar generation.
OT Network Visibility & Monitoring
Deploy passive, non-intrusive sensors to gain deep visibility into your SCADA/ICS network traffic, detect threats, and identify vulnerabilities without disrupting operations.
IT/OT Network Segmentation
Architect and implement robust network segmentation based on the Purdue Model, creating a secure DMZ to protect your critical control systems from threats originating in the IT network.
Secure Remote Access for OT
Implement granular, MFA-enabled remote access solutions that allow engineers and vendors to connect securely to specific assets without exposing the entire OT network.
Energy Sector Compliance (IEC 62443)
Provide gap analysis, policy development, and implementation support to align your security practices with global standards like ISA/IEC 62443 and NEA directives.
ICS Incident Response Planning
Develop and test OT-specific incident response playbooks, ensuring your team can react quickly and safely to an attack on your control systems, minimizing downtime and damage.
OT Vulnerability Management
Conduct specialized vulnerability assessments on PLCs, HMIs, and other control system components to identify and prioritize risks that cannot be found with traditional IT scanners.
Hardening a Major Hydropower Plant's Defenses
From an Unseen Risk to a Resilient Operation
A major IPP in Nepal had a flat network, allowing direct communication between their corporate IT systems and the critical SCADA network controlling the dam. We designed and implemented a secure, segmented architecture with a dedicated OT DMZ, deployed passive threat detection, and hardened remote access protocols.
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Reduction in attack surface
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Visibility into OT network
"Insight Technology's understanding of OT security is unparalleled. They didn't just sell us a product; they provided a complete architectural overhaul that gave us confidence in the safety and reliability of our most valuable asset."
The Insight Technology Advantage for Energy
Why Nepal's energy producers trust us to protect their critical infrastructure.
Ensure Public & Worker Safety
Our primary goal is preventing cyberattacks that could lead to physical harm, equipment damage, or environmental incidents at your facility.
Maximize Uptime & Revenue
By preventing disruptions and downtime, we help you maintain consistent power generation and maximize your return on investment.
Achieve Investor Confidence
Demonstrate to investors, lenders, and insurers that you have taken proactive measures to manage cyber risk for your critical energy assets.
Deep OT Security Expertise
Our team consists of certified OT security professionals who understand the difference between securing an office and securing a power plant.
Your Questions, Answered
Clear answers to common questions from energy producers in Nepal.
IT (Information Technology) security primarily protects data, prioritizing Confidentiality. OT (Operational Technology) security protects physical processes and machinery, prioritizing Safety and Availability. An IT failure might mean losing a file; an OT failure could mean a turbine shutting down or a dam spillway opening unexpectedly. Our approach is always OT-first.
This is a very common and critical challenge. Since we cannot patch the system itself, we use compensating controls. This includes strong network segmentation to isolate the legacy system, virtual patching with an Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) to block exploits, and continuous monitoring to detect any attempts to communicate with or attack the vulnerable system.
Uncontrolled vendor access is a major risk. We implement secure remote access solutions that enforce multi-factor authentication, grant access only to specific assets for a limited time, and record all remote sessions. This allows vendors to perform their maintenance without giving them unchecked access to your entire control network.
Request a Critical Infrastructure Security Assessment
Our OT security experts are ready to provide a confidential assessment of your plant's cybersecurity posture, from the control room to your grid connection point.
- No-obligation consultation with certified OT security specialists
- Strict confidentiality for all critical infrastructure details
- Actionable roadmap based on ISA/IEC 62443 standards