The energy sector is undergoing a profound digital transformation: distributed smart grid sensors, edge-computing for pipelines, remote-monitoring for wells and substations, and the growing convergence of OT and IT. Every new device or sensor adds connectivity and a new attack surface.
But while organizations focus on perimeter security, ICS/SCADA systems, and network controls, a deeper and less visible risk is mounting: firmware, hardware and supply-chain tampering. As Eclypsium research shows, firmware and component-level threats are now central to compliance and resilience programs.