As critical infrastructure, power utilities cannot afford to be at risk. However, even as utilities focus on keeping power grids up and running, they must also maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, particularly NERC-CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation-Critical Infrastructure Protection) and EU NIS (European Union Network and Information Security Directive). To achieve and maintain compliance, utilities need continuous visibility into assets and processes.

For many power utilities, much of the infrastructure operates in the dark and gaining visibility can be a significant challenge. Having grown over several decades, the infrastructure consists of a multitude of assets, some of which are very old and/or have been managed by third parties. It