Case Study: Maritime Drilling Rig Operator achieves secure remote rig access and OT protection with Fortinet Secure SD-Branch

Maritime Drilling Operator Enables Remote Rig Access and Management with Fortinet Secure SD-Branch for OT

A European maritime drilling operator managing 22 rigs needed to strengthen its OT security as rigs became increasingly connected, exposing them to cyberattacks that risked safety, environment and revenue. The company sought secure offshore access and remote monitoring/management of OT systems—and aimed to achieve DNV Cyber Secure Class Notation to increase contract value.

Fortinet, working with partners NTT and Claroty, deployed a Secure SD-Branch using FortiGate NGFWs, FortiSwitch, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer plus FortiCare training. The solution delivered centralized management, logging and IOC integration, enabling secure remote access, full OT visibility and an upskilled SOC; benefits include enhanced personnel safety, lower operational costs, DNV certification and IEC 62443 compliance, increasing rig value and revenue potential.