In a guest blog post, Trace3's Advisory CISO Michael Farnum introduces a new whitepaper from the team at Trace3 and Tines.
In 25+ years of helping organizations build robust cybersecurity programs, I’ve seen firsthand how high the stakes are in the energy sector. As an energy sector professional, you’re likely facing increasing pressure to maintain operational efficiency while safeguarding against ever-evolving security threats.
The risks are immense — a security breach can risk lives, cost millions, and disrupt critical infrastructure. Balancing operational efficiency with the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats demands vigilance and smart, scalable technology solutions. With the complexity of the energy industry’s IT, Security, and Operational Technology (OT) environments, leaders must ensure their systems are adaptable to present and future challenges.
That’s where workflow orchestration and automation enter. I’ve watched the right automation tools transform security processes, bridging the gaps between IT and OT and optimizing complex processes.
Workflow automation doesn’t just address today’s threats - it lays the groundwork for ongoing resilience, enabling security teams to move from a reactive to a proactive approach.
Through Trace3’s partnership with Tines, we’ve shown how automation drives greater efficiency, security, and visibility in industries that rely on uptime and operational integrity. In the energy sector, where downtime and security breaches can have far-reaching consequences, the ability to orchestrate and automate isn’t just advantageous — it’s essential.
Published by the team at Tines and Trace3, our new whitepaper demonstrates the critical role workflow automation plays in enhancing your organization’s security posture, protecting your assets, optimizing your operations, and ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
Titled Transforming the energy industry’s critical processes through workflow automation, it examines the unique challenges faced by the energy sector and explores specific use cases that offer practical solutions to those challenges.
As the energy sector continues to evolve, embracing workflow orchestration and automation will be key to staying ahead of emerging risks and maintaining operational excellence. A robust automation program helps build resilience and reliability in a rapidly-changing landscape.
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