Critical Infrastructure Protection

Three Domains.
One Convergence.

Critical infrastructure faces threats across physical security, cybersecurity, and operational technology. Traditional tools address only one domain. Argus converges all three into unified intelligence.

Argus provides the intelligence platform that makes critical infrastructure protection actionable.

16
CISA-designated critical infrastructure sectors
Unlimited
intelligence source integrations
3-Domain
Physical, Cyber, OT convergence
Real-time
cross-domain threat correlation

Physical. Cyber. OT. All Connected. All Targeted.

Critical infrastructure security can no longer be organized in silos. The threats do not respect your org chart.

When Silos Fail

A substation attack may be reconnaissance for cyberattack. Network intrusion may precede physical sabotage. When physical, cyber, and OT operate independently, connections remain invisible.

The Modern Threat Landscape

Nation-states pre-position in networks. Domestic extremists target substations. Ransomware holds water systems hostage. Each requires different detection, all require unified response.

Regulatory Pressure

CIRCIA requires 72-hour cyber incident reporting. NERC CIP mandates physical and cyber controls. Compliance demands documentation across all security domains.

The Integration Imperative

Argus bridges the convergence gap. Physical events correlate with cyber indicators. OT alerts connect to network activity. Unified situational awareness.

Security Domain Convergence DiagramThree overlapping circles representing Physical Security, Cybersecurity, and Operational Technology converge at the center where Argus provides unified intelligence.

Traditional Approach vs Argus Convergence

Choose a scenario to see how Argus transforms critical infrastructure protection through unified intelligence.

Traditional Approach

  1. 1
    Physical security logs access badge anomaly
  2. 2
    Manually email IT security team
  3. 3
    IT checks network logs separately (hours later)
  4. 4
    OT team unaware until shift change
  5. 5
    Correlation happens in weekly meeting
Outcome

Detection to response: 18+ hours

With Argus

  1. Physical badge anomaly triggers instant alert
  2. Argus auto-correlates with network activity
  3. OT system checks show process deviation
  4. Unified timeline shows cross-domain pattern
  5. Automated threat score prioritizes response
Outcome

Detection to response: Under 15 minutes

Readiness Score: 10/30

Three Domains. One Platform. Complete Visibility.

Critical infrastructure security spans three traditionally separate domains. Argus integrates all three.

Physical Security Intelligence

  • Access control event integration
  • Video surveillance correlation
  • Badge activity behavioral analysis
  • Perimeter intrusion detection fusion
  • Visitor management tracking
  • Physical threat intelligence

Badge access correlates with network login. Perimeter alerts trigger cross-domain investigation.

Cybersecurity Integration

  • Network intrusion detection correlation
  • Endpoint security alert fusion
  • Threat intelligence integration
  • Vulnerability assessment data
  • Security information event management
  • Incident response coordination

Network anomalies connect to physical presence. Malware indicators trigger access reviews.

Operational Technology Monitoring

  • SCADA system integration
  • Industrial control system monitoring
  • Process sensor data correlation
  • PLC activity analysis
  • Safety system status tracking
  • OT-specific threat detection

ICS anomalies correlate with network and physical indicators for complete threat picture.

Threats Target Your Sector. Your Intelligence Should Too.

Generic threat feeds miss specific threats targeting critical infrastructure. Argus provides intelligence relevant to your operations.

Energy

Power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure

Capabilities:

  • Substation physical security integration
  • Grid operational technology monitoring
  • Nation-state threat intelligence
  • NERC CIP compliance documentation
  • Distributed asset coordination

Threats:

  • Nation-state pre-positioning (Volt Typhoon patterns)
  • Physical substation attacks and vandalism
  • Ransomware targeting utility operations

See Every Facility. Protect Every Asset.

Critical infrastructure spans geography. Utilities operate hundreds of substations. Water systems manage distributed treatment facilities. Coordinated attacks may target multiple locations simultaneously.

Centralized Situational Awareness

Unified visibility across all facilities from a single platform. Security events from any location appear in centralized monitoring with geographic context.

Pattern Detection Across Sites

Attacks on multiple locations may appear as isolated incidents when viewed separately. Correlation analysis identifies patterns spanning facilities.

Coordinated Response

When incidents affect multiple facilities, response requires coordination. Multi-site incident management enables teams to coordinate with shared situational awareness.

Remote and Unmanned Facilities

Many assets operate without permanent staff. Remote facility security integrates with centralized monitoring for appropriate attention.

Distributed Infrastructure Monitoring

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The Threat from Within

Insider threats represent significant risk to critical infrastructure. Trusted employees and contractors have access external attackers must work to obtain. Detection requires cross-domain correlation.

Cross-Domain Behavior Analysis

Unusual after-hours access combined with data exfiltration. Badge patterns diverging from normal while system access increases. Correlation across domains reveals indicators single-domain systems miss.

Access and Activity Correlation

Who accessed which facilities when? What network activity occurred during that access? Which systems did they touch? Complete pictures across the organization.

Contractor and Vendor Monitoring

Critical infrastructure relies on third parties requiring access to sensitive systems and facilities. Entity profiles track contractor activity across physical and cyber domains.

When Regulators Ask, Have Answers Ready.

Critical infrastructure faces mounting regulatory requirements. Compliance requires documentation across all security domains.

CIRCIA Reporting

Requirement: 72-hour cyber incident reporting, 24-hour ransomware payment reporting

Argus Support: Incident documentation supports rapid, accurate CIRCIA reporting with automated timeline generation and evidence compilation.

NERC CIP Compliance

Requirement: Physical and cybersecurity controls for energy infrastructure

Argus Support: Comprehensive audit trails supporting CIP compliance: access logs, incident documentation, and security monitoring records across physical and cyber domains.

TSA Security Directives

Requirement: Transportation security requirements and cybersecurity measures

Argus Support: Documentation framework addresses TSA pipeline and transportation security directives with unified compliance reporting.

NIST Cybersecurity Framework

Requirement: Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover framework implementation

Argus Support: Platform capabilities map directly to NIST CSF functions with evidence supporting framework implementation across all categories.

ISA/IEC 62443

Requirement: Industrial automation and control systems security standards

Argus Support: OT security monitoring and documentation aligned with ISA/IEC 62443 requirements for industrial control systems security.

The Infrastructure That Powers Everything Needs Intelligence That Sees Everything.

Critical infrastructure operators face unprecedented threats. Nation-states pre-position for disruption. Ransomware targets essential services. Physical attacks continue rising. Regulators demand documentation and rapid reporting.

Traditional siloed security cannot address the modern threat landscape. Argus provides the unified intelligence platform critical infrastructure protection requires.

The systems that power society deserve protection that sees the complete picture.

Contact Infrastructure Protection Team

Deployed on your infrastructure or in secure cloud. We work with energy utilities, water systems, transportation operators, and other critical infrastructure sectors.