GRC Services / GRC for Energy & Infrastructure
Utilities · Oil & Gas · Telecoms · Critical Infrastructure

GRC for Energy & Critical Infrastructure.

Critical infrastructure operators face nation-state threats, complex OT/IT convergence, and some of the most demanding regulatory requirements in any sector. Savadub delivers GRC programs engineered for the unique challenges of energy, utilities, telecoms, and critical infrastructure organisations.

NERC CIPIEC 62443NIST SP 800-82ISO 27001Operational Resilience
300%
Increase in OT/ICS cyberattacks since 2020
$8.9M
Average energy sector data breach cost
NERC CIP
Mandatory for all bulk electric system operators
72 hrs
Maximum incident notification window (most regulators)
Industry Challenges

The GRC Challenges You Face

Understanding the unique compliance and risk landscape of your sector is where good GRC begins.

OT/IT Convergence Risk

The convergence of operational technology (SCADA, DCS, PLCs) with IT networks creates risk exposure that neither traditional IT security frameworks nor OT teams are fully equipped to manage alone.

Nation-State Threat Exposure

Critical infrastructure is a primary target for nation-state actors using sophisticated persistent threats — requiring advanced detection, segmentation, and incident response capabilities beyond standard commercial GRC.

Mandatory Regulatory Compliance

NERC CIP for bulk electric systems, NIS2 in Europe, and sector-specific regulatory regimes impose mandatory, auditable compliance requirements with significant penalties for non-compliance.

Legacy OT System Risk

Critical infrastructure runs on operational technology with design lifespans of 20–40 years — systems that cannot be easily patched, replaced, or updated to meet modern security standards without operational disruption.

How We Help

Our GRC Services for This Sector

Tailored services that map directly to your regulatory obligations, operational risks, and audit requirements.

NERC CIP Compliance Program

Full NERC CIP standards compliance program for bulk electric system operators — BES Cyber System categorisation, access management, physical security, incident reporting, and evidence management for NERC audits.

OT/ICS Security (IEC 62443)

IEC 62443 security level assessment and implementation for industrial control systems — zone and conduit modelling, security level targets, threat and risk assessment (TARA), and compensating control design.

Critical Infrastructure Risk Assessment

Sector-specific risk assessment aligned to NIST SP 800-82 and CISA guidelines — asset criticality classification, threat scenario modelling, consequence analysis, and treatment prioritisation for critical systems.

NIS2 Directive Compliance (EU)

NIS2 implementation program for essential and important entities — governance and accountability requirements, incident reporting procedures, supply chain security measures, and national authority registration.

Operational Resilience & Business Continuity

Operational resilience framework for critical infrastructure operators — maximum tolerable disruption (MTD) analysis, recovery planning, crisis management governance, and regulatory resilience reporting.

Supply Chain Security & Third-Party Risk

Vendor and supply chain risk management program for critical infrastructure — supplier security assessments, hardware/software provenance controls, and third-party access governance.

Frameworks & Standards

Compliance Frameworks We Cover

Our team holds deep, practitioner-level expertise in every framework relevant to your sector — not just the names, but the controls, audit expectations, and fastest path to certification or attestation.

Ask About Your Framework
NERC CIP (v5/v6/v7) IEC 62443 (all parts) NIST SP 800-82 NIS2 Directive (EU) ISO/IEC 27001 ISO 22301 NIST CSF NIST SP 800-53 CISA Guidelines IEC 27019 (Energy) GDPR Sector-Specific Regulator Requirements
Our Methodology

How We Build Your GRC Program

A structured, phased approach that delivers immediate risk reduction and builds long-term compliance maturity.

01
Discovery & Gap Assessment

We audit your current state against your target frameworks, identifying control, documentation, and policy gaps. You receive a prioritised findings report with a clear compliance roadmap.

02
GRC Architecture & Design

We design your governance structure, risk appetite statement, control framework mapping, policy library, and the tooling to support ongoing operations.

03
Implementation & Technical Engineering

We implement controls — technical and administrative. Policies are authored, technical controls configured, and evidence collection workflows established.

04
Audit Readiness & Certification Support

We prepare your evidence package, manage the auditor relationship, respond to findings, and shepherd you through to a successful audit outcome.

05
Continuous Monitoring & Ongoing Management

We set up continuous control monitoring, manage recurring risk reviews, update policies as regulations evolve, and provide monthly GRC reporting to your leadership.

Audit Services

Internal & External GRC Auditing

We provide both embedded internal audit capabilities and independent third-party audit services — including CPA-accredited audit coordination.

Internal GRC Audit (Embedded)
We act as your internal audit function — year-round
Ongoing control testing and evidence collection
Risk register maintenance and treatment tracking
Policy review and update cycles
Management reporting and board-level dashboards
Continuous control monitoring oversight
External / Third-Party Audit Support
Independent audit readiness assessments
CPA-accredited auditor coordination (SOC 1 & 2)
Evidence package preparation and review
Auditor liaison and findings response management
Certification support (ISO 27001, PCI DSS, etc.)
Remediation planning post-audit
Start Your GRC Journey

Ready to Build a Compliant, Resilient Energy & Critical Infrastructure Organization?

Book a free 60-minute GRC assessment. We review your current compliance posture, identify your highest-priority gaps, and outline a clear path forward — at no cost and no obligation.

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