Critical Infrastructure2025-09-19T02:44:38+00:00

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Firethorne Tech helps energy providers, utilities, transportation networks, and other critical infrastructure organizations protect operations against cyber threats and meet evolving compliance requirements. Our security-first, compliance-driven IT services keep essential services running and sensitive data secure.

WHY IT & COMPLIANCE SERVICES MATTER FOR critical infrastructure

Power grids, water systems, transportation hubs, and industrial facilities face increasing cyber threats and regulatory pressure. Attacks on operational technology (OT) can disrupt essential services and threaten public safety. Regulations and frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), DOE C2M2, TSA Security Directives, and state utility guidelines require organizations to implement strict safeguards for both IT and OT networks.

Firethorne understands these unique challenges. We help critical infrastructure operators build secure, resilient environments that protect SCADA systems, secure industrial control networks, and meet federal and state compliance mandates without disrupting essential services.

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SERVICES FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Critical infrastructure operators must protect operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) while meeting strict regulatory requirements. Firethorne delivers a full spectrum of consulting and managed services that strengthen security, ensure compliance, and maintain the continuous uptime essential to utilities, energy providers, transportation networks, and other critical service operators.

SECURITY ASSESSMENTS

We perform comprehensive risk assessments across SCADA systems, industrial control networks, and corporate IT environments. Our evaluations uncover vulnerabilities, map findings to frameworks such as NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), and DOE C2M2, and provide audit-ready remediation plans to help operators prioritize investments and satisfy regulators.

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FRAMEWORK CONSULTING

Navigating the maze of federal and state standards is challenging. Firethorne provides expert guidance on NERC CIP, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, ISO 27001, and TSA Security Directives, translating technical and legal language into practical technical controls, policy updates, and evidence documentation that stand up to inspections.

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MANAGED IT & OT SERVICES

Our US-based managed services deliver continuous monitoring, patch management, endpoint protection, and incident response across both IT and OT networks. We protect corporate systems and critical control infrastructure with a compliance-driven, security-first approach, ensuring availability even in high-risk operational environments.

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CLOUD & INFRASTRUCTURE CONSULTING

Whether you’re modernizing on-premises servers, deploying secure remote access, or migrating workloads to the cloud, Firethorne designs resilient hybrid architectures with encryption, identity management, and detailed logging to protect sensitive operational data and maintain uptime.

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POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Regulators require clear documentation of security practices. We create or update policies for incident response, disaster recovery, vendor management, and access control, ensuring that documentation is complete, current, and mapped to applicable frameworks such as NERC CIP and NIST CSF.

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OUR APPROACH FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Critical infrastructure operators must protect both operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) in environments where downtime or a cyber incident can disrupt essential public services. Firethorne’s approach is designed to strengthen security, meet compliance requirements, and maintain uninterrupted operations. We follow a structured process that addresses the unique mix of SCADA systems, industrial control networks, and corporate IT environments found in utilities, energy, transportation, and other critical services.

  • Discovery & Gap Assessment

    Our process begins with a comprehensive review of OT and IT networks, including SCADA systems, industrial control equipment, cloud platforms, and Microsoft 365 tenants. We identify vulnerabilities such as flat networks, weak access controls, outdated firmware, or insecure remote access. Findings are mapped to standards like NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), DOE C2M2, and TSA Security Directives to highlight compliance gaps and operational risks.

  • Roadmap Development

    Next, we develop a Do Now, Do Next, Do Later roadmap tailored to your infrastructure and regulatory requirements. Immediate actions often include network segmentation, multi-factor authentication, and backup improvements to reduce risk quickly. Near-term projects might focus on advanced monitoring, SIEM integration, or incident response planning. Long-term strategies typically address secure cloud adoption, Zero Trust architectures, and resilience planning to support future regulations.

  • Remediation & Implementation

    Firethorne executes remediation with minimal impact on essential services. Our team deploys network hardening, endpoint protections, secure remote access, and identity management for both OT and IT environments. Every configuration change is documented to provide audit-ready evidence for NERC CIP, NIST CSF, and DOE C2M2 requirements.

  • Ongoing Management & Compliance Support

    Compliance is not a one-time project. We provide 24×7 monitoring, patch management, risk assessments, and regular policy reviews to keep your systems aligned with evolving federal and state standards. Our US-based team works alongside internal engineering or IT staff to ensure continuous improvement and quick response to new regulatory directives or emerging threats.

WHY CHOOSE FIRETHORNE TECH FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Critical infrastructure operators can’t rely on a one-size-fits-all IT provider. Protecting power grids, water systems, transportation networks, and industrial facilities requires a partner that understands the unique demands of operational technology (OT), evolving federal and state regulations, and the need for uninterrupted service. Firethorne combines cybersecurity expertise and compliance knowledge to deliver solutions that keep essential services secure, resilient, and audit-ready.

Our team is 100% US-based and experienced in protecting environments governed by standards such as NERC CIP, NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), DOE C2M2, ISO 27001, and TSA Security Directives. Every project—from network segmentation to secure cloud adoption—is approached with a security-first, compliance-driven mindset, ensuring that upgrades strengthen both operational reliability and regulatory readiness. Whether you need a long-term managed services partner or targeted consulting for a specific compliance mandate, Firethorne provides the clarity and evidence regulators demand.

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DEEP OT & IT EXPERTISE

Decades of experience securing SCADA systems, industrial control networks, and corporate IT environments without disrupting essential services.

AUDIT-READY DOCUMENTATION

Policies, risk assessments, and evidence packages delivered with every engagement to simplify regulator reviews and inspections.

US-BASED EXPERTISE

All consulting, monitoring, and managed services are provided by a 100% domestic team, reducing supply-chain risk and supporting regulatory requirements.

REGULATORY ALIGNMENT

Solutions designed to meet or exceed requirements in NERC CIP, NIST CSF, DOE C2M2, ISO 27001, and TSA Security Directives, with clear mapping for audits.

SCALABLE SOLUTIONS

Hybrid cloud and on-premises designs that protect sensitive operational data and scale with growth, evolving threats, and future compliance changes.

COLLABORATIVE ENGAGEMENT MODEL

Flexible options for co-managed services or fully managed solutions, allowing Firethorne to work seamlessly with internal engineering and IT teams.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why do defense contractors need to comply with CMMC?2025-09-08T00:51:43+00:00

The Department of Defense requires contractors who handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) to meet CMMC certification. Without compliance, contractors may lose eligibility for new contracts. Firethorne helps you prepare with gap assessments, roadmaps, and remediation support to ensure you’re ready for audit.

How does Firethorne support NIST 800-171 compliance?2025-09-08T00:52:03+00:00

We map your IT systems and processes against the 110 NIST 800-171 controls, identifying gaps and providing remediation plans. This includes updating your System Security Plan (SSP) and Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M) so your documentation is accurate and audit-ready.

What is DFARS 252.204-7012 and how does it affect my business?2025-09-08T00:52:24+00:00

DFARS 252.204-7012 requires defense contractors to safeguard CUI and report cyber incidents within 72 hours. Firethorne helps implement the required security controls, set up reporting processes, and ensure your infrastructure meets DFARS requirements.

Can Firethorne co-manage IT with our existing team?2025-09-08T00:52:44+00:00

Yes. We work with both subcontractors and primes who may already have in-house IT. Firethorne can provide co-managed support, where we handle compliance alignment, monitoring, and documentation while your internal team manages day-to-day IT.

Do you support ITAR compliance as well as CMMC?2025-09-08T00:53:10+00:00

Yes. For contractors handling International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) data, we ensure systems are isolated, access is restricted to US persons, and documentation meets ITAR requirements.

Are Firethorne’s services delivered offshore?2025-09-08T00:53:42+00:00

No. All of our services are provided by a 100% US-based team. Offshore outsourcing can introduce compliance risks for defense contractors, which is why Firethorne keeps all support and consulting domestic.

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