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Date Published
Author
Leon Gubbels • Remco Sprooten
Word count
967
Language
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Hacker News points
None

Summary

ENGIE, a global energy company, has expanded its security-as-a-service offerings to encompass both operational technology (OT) and traditional IT systems, leveraging Elastic Stack to enhance security across its facilities and networks. The Stuxnet attack on Iran’s uranium enrichment plant serves as a cautionary tale, underscoring the vulnerabilities in the energy sector, particularly as connectivity increases through cloud computing and the Internet of Things (IoT). ENGIE's deployment of Elastic Stack allows for comprehensive data search, anomaly detection, and flexible alert systems, offering real-time and historical visibility of potential vulnerabilities. This robust security infrastructure has not only protected ENGIE’s own systems but also opened new business opportunities, providing customized security services to a diverse range of clients in sectors such as energy, healthcare, and agriculture. The company aims to capitalize on the growing demand for remote monitoring and data gathering, particularly in industries disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as in agriculture, where IoT technologies promise to revolutionize crop management. Elastic's proactive approach to software updates and feature requests further positions ENGIE as a competitive differentiator in the realm of security and operational technology services.