person-in-the-middle attacks. “After putting our findings together in a detailed report that we submitted to Glitre Nett, we were eager to find out how well we did,” adds Ozan. Attack simulation results “After reviewing the results of the vendor analyses, OMICRON emerged victorious in the evaluation test. Their solution won by a landslide,” asserts Atle Ripegutu. StationGuard and the team not only detected 100% of the attacks and provided a detailed report with an accurate attack timeline but they were also the fastest team by far. Vetle Norman’s endorsement further underscores the success of our IDS solution: “I want StationGuard in all my substations,” he declared. “It exceeded the capabilities of all the other IDSs. Firstly, the configuration process is surprisingly easy. You simply upload the configuration file, and it’s ready to go. Secondly, merging devices is a seamless task. You can combine a firewall, a switch, and a gateway into a single unit, which is perfect.” He also highlights the intuitive user interface: “A system that can detect security incidents but requires lots of training and is difficult to use doesn’t make sense for us operationally. The UI is straightforward, with simple commands for setting roles and communication paths, making working with it a joy.” Vetle Norman also praised StationGuard’s dual-focus capabilities for system functionality and security: “StationGuard offers functionality analysis that other vendors can’t provide. It fits perfectly, requiring minimal setup. It also integrates well with SCADA systems, RTUs, and signaling. From what I’ve seen, its level of integration and capability is unmatched.” Glitre Nett’s feedback concluded with additional commendations for our service and customer engagement. Atle Ripegutu remarked, “You gave an exemplary performance in every aspect of service—from handling equipment to on-site assistance. All inquiries were thoroughly addressed, and every issue was promptly resolved. The collaboration was exceptionally smooth, without a single problem remaining unresolved.” A promising future The analysis of the attack simulation test underscores the critical role of an IDS for identifying cyber attacks. “By taking the testing out of the lab environment, the real comprehensiveness of an IDS solution can be properly evaluated,” says Ozan. The evaluation demonstrated that many threats are detected accurately by an OT-specialized IDS like StationGuard, where even a single alert can potentially signal a serious attack. Collaborating with Glitre Nett has been excellent. “We look forward to continuing our partnership and seeing where it takes us,” says Vetle Norman. „We need your support and testing equipGLITRE NETT › Founded: 2022 – merger between Agder Energi Nett (2000) and Glitre Energi Nett (1993) › Headquarters: Drammen, Norway › Employees: 350+ › Electricity customers: 320,000+ glitrenett.no «It was a great experience for us. It verified our solution’s capabilities and made us aware of our strengths and potential weaknesses.» Ozan Dayanc, Cybersecurity Product Manager, OMICRON 36
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