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Secure-by-Design Part 2: Implementing Secure-by-Design through a Data-Centric Approach
In a digital age marked by relentless cyber threats, the imperative to enhance cybersecurity has never been more urgent. Traditional network models built around location-based addressing are increasingly challenged by their susceptibility to attacks. This is where a data-centric approach comes into play, offering a fresh perspective on security that aligns seamlessly with the “Secure…
Read MoreSecure-by-Design Part 1: Cyber-informed Engineering & Secure By Design for the Energy Industry
Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) and Secure by Design (SbD) are related concepts, but they have distinctive approaches and methodologies. Let’s delve into these differences, and how they could impact an organization looking to implement these programs. Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) CIE is a risk-informed approach that is often utilized for protecting critical infrastructure, such as those found…
Read MoreNIST 800-207A Special Publication Recommendations using Operant Network’s Multi-Part Trust (MPT)
Introduction The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has been at the forefront of defining and standardizing cybersecurity practices. A key area of focus has been the development of robust access control policies that leverage both network and identity tiers. We reviewed the recommendations provided in NIST Special Publication 800-207A and related documents, highlighting…
Read MoreOperant Networks Celebrates 10GW Deployment Milestone – A Trailblazer in Cybersecurity for the Power Generation Industry
Operant Networks Celebrates 10GW Deployment Milestone – A Trailblazer in Cybersecurity for the Power Generation Industry Rohnert Park, CA – Operant Networks, a prominent player in the cybersecurity sector, focusing on providing cutting-edge solutions to the power generation industry, proudly announces the successful deployment of over 10GW of power generation facilities. Operant’s CEO, Keith Rose,…
Read MoreU.S. DOE Success Story Showcases Operant Networks
EERE Success Story Showcases Operant Networks as a Clean Energy Networking Technology Helping to Close the Door to Cyber Threats
Read MoreOperant Networks Announces Appointment Of Michael Herzig To Board Of Directors
Energy cybersecurity startup, Operant Networks, announced today that Michael Herzig recently joined as an Independent Board Member.
Read MoreOperant Networks raises $3.8M in funding led by Constellation Technology Ventures
Operant Networks, emerges from stealth raising $3.8M in Seed funding led by Constellation Technology Ventures, to simplify networking and cybersecurity for the energy edge. Santa Rosa, CA – Operant Networks is setting the standard for secure machine-to-machine communications. Today at RE+, the largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry,…
Read MoreNamed Data Networking
Operant’s SASE solution is built using Named Data Networking (NDN), which represents a fundamental paradigm shift that solves the most persistent problems in today’s network communications, in particular: resiliency, security, and observability. NDN enables secure end-to-end communications without depending on the security of the underlying communication channels; data is always secured regardless of whether it…
Read MoreSecure Access Service Edge
What is SASE? SASE (pronounced ‘sassy’), or Secure Access Service Edge, is a framework coined by Gartner in 2019 which combines security and networking into a single, scalable, cloud-based platform that fits well in a world in which employees work from home and access cloud-based applications and services. SASE is not one single concept, but…
Read MoreZero Trust Architecture
“Game Changing” Cybersecurity In 2021, the US Department of Energy published the Solar Futures Study report calling Operant’s technology potentially “game changing” in the category of cybersecurity solutions required to transition the US electric grid to distributed renewables, while also protecting national security. Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) is a large subject area, perhaps bordering on…
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