Energy Sector Security Assessment Advisory

Strengthening Cyber Resilience Across Australia & New Zealand

The energy sector is undergoing rapid transformation. Smart grids, distributed energy resources, EV integration, and digital substations are redefining operational landscapes across Australia and New Zealand.

As connectivity increases, so does cyber risk.

Security Solution Consultants provides specialised advisory services to energy utilities, operators, and critical infrastructure organisations seeking to assess and strengthen their cyber security maturity.

Maturity Indicator Level (MIL) & Security Profile Gap Analysis

We support organisations in evaluating their current security posture against industry-recognised frameworks and regulatory expectations.

Our advisory services include:

• Assessment of Maturity Indicator Levels (MIL)

• Security Profile evaluation and benchmarking

• Gap analysis from Security Profile 1 (SP1) to Security Profile 3 (SP3)

• Risk prioritisation and remediation roadmap development

• Executive-level reporting aligned with board governance expectations

We translate compliance requirements into actionable security transformation strategies.

Framework-Aligned SCADA & ICS Security Assessments

Our assessments are aligned with leading regional and sector-specific frameworks, including:

• Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC)

• Australian Cyber and Infrastructure Security Centre (CISC)

• Australian Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework (AESCSF)

• New Zealand Electricity Authority (Te Mana Hiko)

We evaluate:

• SCADA security architecture

• OT network segmentation and zoning

• Access control and identity governance

• Asset visibility and configuration management

• Third-party connectivity risks

• Incident detection and response capability

Our approach bridges regulatory compliance with operational resilience.

OT-IT Convergence Strategy & Secure Architecture

As energy networks modernise, the convergence of IT and OT systems introduces complex security dependencies.

We assist utilities in designing:

• Secure OT-IT integration architectures

• Industrial DMZ models

• Zero-trust principles for operational environments

• Secure remote access governance

• Vendor access control frameworks

Our goal is to enable digital transformation without increasing systemic vulnerability.

Identity, Privileged Access & Governance

Insider threats and credential misuse remain primary attack vectors in critical infrastructure.

We provide advisory support for:

• Role-based access governance

• Privileged Access Management (PAM) strategy

• Multi-factor authentication implementation

• Identity lifecycle management

• Access review frameworks

Strong identity governance reduces risk exposure across substations, control rooms, and enterprise systems.

Real-Time Monitoring & Threat Intelligence Integration

Visibility is foundational to resilience.

We guide organisations in implementing:

• OT-aware security monitoring

• SIEM integration across IT and OT

• Centralised log management

• Threat intelligence alignment with sector risks

• Incident detection and response optimisation

Modern energy operators require real-time situational awareness, not periodic compliance checks.

Enabling Secure Energy Transformation

As Australia and New Zealand accelerate toward:

• Smart cities

• Electric vehicle adoption

• Distributed renewable energy generation

• Grid modernisation

Cyber security must evolve from reactive protection to proactive resilience.

Security Solution Consultants partners with utilities and energy operators to strengthen cyber maturity while enabling innovation, sustainability, and operational continuity.

Enabling Continuous Maturity Assessment with GRCLens

Advisory assessments provide clarity. Sustainable resilience requires structure, visibility, and continuous improvement.

GRCLens supports energy sector organisations in operationalising their Energy Sector Cyber Security Framework maturity journey.

The platform enables:

• Centralised tracking of Maturity Indicator Levels (MIL)

• Security Profile benchmarking (SP1 to SP3 progression)

• Control gap documentation and prioritisation

• Risk register alignment with AESCSF domains

• Evidence repository for audit and regulatory reviews

• Executive dashboards for board-level reporting

• Remediation tracking and accountability management

Rather than treating maturity assessments as periodic compliance exercises, GRCLens transforms them into a continuous governance program.