Case Study: Xcel Energy Nuclear improves IT security and compliance with NetSPI penetration testing

Xcel Energy Nuclear strengthens IT security and supports 3.3 million electric customers with NetSPI

Xcel Energy Nuclear, a utility company operating nuclear power plants, faced significant challenges in ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating cybersecurity risks to protect its critical infrastructure from various threats. They partnered with NetSPI for ongoing security assessments and to develop their cybersecurity program, utilizing services like Penetration Testing (PTaaS).

NetSPI implemented a comprehensive solution for Xcel Energy Nuclear, which included interpreting regulations like NEI 04-04, developing a security program charter with detailed policies, and conducting vulnerability assessments of both corporate and plant-level systems. This partnership helped Xcel Energy Nuclear reduce operational risk, ensure regulatory compliance, and secure critical systems like their Plant Process Computer Systems. NetSPI's work provided the company with confidence in their operational integrity and enhanced their team's knowledge of information security.

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