--- title: Cybersecurity Solutions for Public Utilities | BitLyft description: Looking to enhance your organization's security? BitLyft offers cybersecurity solutions including managed detection and response for public utilities. --- [BitLyft](https://www.bitlyft.com) [![BitLyft](https://www.bitlyft.com/hubfs/raw_assets/public/bitlyft-2021-new/src/images/BLLogo.svg "BitLyft")](https://www.bitlyft.com) - Solutions - [BitLyft True MDR](https://www.bitlyft.com/agentic-mdr) - [What is AMDR?](https://www.bitlyft.com/solutions/what-is-amdr) - [Security Automation](https://www.bitlyft.com/security-automation) - [Security Operation Center (SOC)](https://www.bitlyft.com/security-operations-center-soc) - [SIEM Management](https://www.bitlyft.com/security-information-and-event-management-siem) - [Central Threat Intelligence](https://www.bitlyft.com/central-threat-intelligence) - [BitLyft AIR®](https://www.bitlyft.com/air) - Industries - [Banking](https://www.bitlyft.com/cybersecurity-for-banks) - [Public Utilities](https://www.bitlyft.com/managed-detection-and-response-for-public-utilities) - [DoD (CMMC)](https://www.bitlyft.com/cmmc-cybersecurity-compliance) - [NIST 800 - 171](https://www.bitlyft.com/nist-800-171) - [Healthcare](https://www.bitlyft.com/healthcare-cybersecurity) - [Higher Education](https://www.bitlyft.com/higher-education-cybersecurity) - [AI Data Center Security](https://www.bitlyft.com/ai-data-center-security) - [Cybersecurity for Aerospace](https://www.bitlyft.com/cybersecurity-for-aerospace) - [Energy and Utilities](https://www.bitlyft.com/energy-utilities-cybersecurity) - [Pricing](https://www.bitlyft.com/agentic-managed-detection-response-pricing) - [Partners](https://www.bitlyft.com/partners) - Company - [About Us](https://www.bitlyft.com/about-us) - [Careers](https://www.bitlyft.com/careers) - [Contact Us](https://www.bitlyft.com/contact-us) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.bitlyft.com/resources) - [Case Studies](https://www.bitlyft.com/case-studies) - [Downloads](https://www.bitlyft.com/downloads) - [Glossary](https://www.bitlyft.com/glossary-of-terms) - [Experienced a Breach?](https://bitlyft.com/emergency-incident-response) # Cybersecurity Solutions for Public Utilities Secure Your Critical Infrastructure with BitLyft's Expertise in Managed Detection and Response - [EDUCATION](https://www.bitlyft.com/industries/education) - [MANUFACTURING](https://www.bitlyft.com/industries/manufacturing) - [ENERGY](https://www.bitlyft.com/industries/energy) #### THE STATE OF CYBERSECURITY IN UTILITIES Energy and utilities companies are not only the target of ransomware attacks, but nation-state compromise and exploitation in both the IT and ICS landscapes. We believe these challenges pose a critical vulnerability to address through proactive measures of monitoring and remediation. Whether it’s meeting industry regulations like NERC CIP, NRC RG, or more, we’ve developed onboarding and reporting functionality to give you an instant lift and help you meet compliance with greater ease. We equip you with the tools, people, and knowledge to help you protect the critical infrastructure that supports our way of life. #### Learn More ![Security Analysts](https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/2660033/security-automation.png) ##### [VIDEO: Board of Public Works Utilizes BitLyft to Secure Critical Infrastructure](https://www.bitlyft.com/hubfs/Zeeland%20Testimonial%20FINAL.mp4) ![NERC CIP](https://www.bitlyft.com/hubfs/NERC-CIP-blog-header.jpeg) ##### [BLOG: What is NERC CIP and Why is it Important?](https://www.bitlyft.com/what-is-nerc-cip-and-why-is-it-important/) ![NERC CIP Utilities](https://www.bitlyft.com/hubfs/NERC-CIP-header.jpeg) ##### [BLOG: Don’t Get Burnt by NERC CIP Compliance in July](https://www.bitlyft.com/dont-get-barbecued-by-nerc-cip-compliance-this-july/) Cybersecurity for Utilities: Municipal Utilities Have Become a Major Target From IDS and IPS to SIEM: What You Should Know Cybersecurity for Utilities: Critical Infrastructure Has Become a Major Target Cybersecurity for Utilities: Municipal Utilities Have Become a Major Target ## Cybersecurity Resources for Utility Companies #### Cybersecurity for Utilities: Municipal Utilities Have Become a Major Target It's no secret cyberattacks are becoming more advanced and more frequent, affecting a variety of high-profile targets. Financial institutions, healthcare facilities, universities, and government agencies are feeling the effects. Still, most people are surprised to hear municipal utility companies have become a major target for nation-state actors. [READ THE BLOG](https://www.bitlyft.com/resources/cybersecurity-for-utilities) From IDS and IPS to SIEM: What You Should Know ## Cybersecurity Resources for Utility Companies #### From IDS and IPS to SIEM: What You Should Know The early attacks were simple ones, taking advantage of glaring software weaknesses. The harm was usually easy to fix, even if it cost time. Firewalls did a pretty good job just by blocking hostile addresses and limiting port access. But as billion-dollar companies have moved onto the Web, the intrusions have evolved into high-stakes crime [READ THE BLOG](https://www.bitlyft.com/from-ids-and-ips-to-siem-everything-you-need-to-know/) Cybersecurity for Utilities: Critical Infrastructure Has Become a Major Target ## Cybersecurity Resources for Utility Companies #### Cybersecurity for Utilities: Critical Infrastructure Has Become a Major Target It’s no secret cyberattacks are becoming more advanced and more frequent, affecting a variety of high-profile targets. Financial institutions, healthcare facilities, universities, and government agencies are feeling the effects. Still, most people are surprised to hear municipal utility companies have become a major target for nation-state actors. [READ THE BLOG](https://www.bitlyft.com/cybersecurity-for-utilities-municipal-utilities-have-become-a-major-target/) ##### MDR vs. MSSP vs. SIEMaaS: What are the differences and what does it mean for me?  The goal of this document is to break down the meaning behind common terminology and explain the differences between several of the most prominent security offerings in the market (MDR, MSSP, and SIEMaaS). ![mdr.mssp\_guide\_cover\_pg2](https://www.bitlyft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20Covers/mdr.mssp_guide_cover_pg2.png?width=400&name=mdr.mssp_guide_cover_pg2.png) ![mdr.mssp\_guide\_cover](https://www.bitlyft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20Covers/mdr.mssp_guide_cover.png?width=400&name=mdr.mssp_guide_cover.png) ![mdr.mssp\_guide\_cover\_pg3](https://www.bitlyft.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Guide%20Covers/mdr.mssp_guide_cover_pg3.png?width=400&name=mdr.mssp_guide_cover_pg3.png) ### What Our Partners Say About BitLyft "BitLyft was able to go in an identify a number of potentially malicious things on our network. We were able to flag and quarantine 84 applications that could have been malicious. Without BitLyft's assistance those would still be flying under that radar without us ever knowing." IT Manager, Critical Infrastructure ### What Our Partners Say About BitLyft "When we had the issue where we discovered suspicious network activity we called BitLyft and they were here. I don't think we would have gotten this level of service from any other resource." General Manager, Critical Infrastructure Disclaimer - Why you don’t see customer logos or specific names: Most websites will list the logos of their clients to help sell their products and services. We don’t believe in using our customers' logos to easily inform threat actors about your tech stack. Your privacy and security matters, even in our marketing. If you’re interested in learning about who we work with, let’s start a conversation. 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