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SCADA Cybersecurity and OT Security for Houston Energy Companies | SpaceTown IT



SCADA Cybersecurity and OT Security for Houston Energy Companies | SpaceTown IT


📍 Houston, TX — SpaceTown IT

SCADA Cybersecurity & OT Securityfor Houston Energy Companies

Industrial control systems are under constant attack. SpaceTown IT protects your SCADA, DCS, and OT networks with purpose-built security that never compromises operations.

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Uptime SLA
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Based in Texas
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Our Services

SCADA Cybersecurity & OT Security

SpaceTown IT secures SCADA systems and operational technology networks for Houston energy companies — pipeline operators, refineries, utilities, and upstream oil & gas.

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ICS/SCADA Vulnerability Assessment

We assess your industrial control system environment against IEC 62443, NIST SP 800-82, and ISA/IEC standards to identify exploitable vulnerabilities.

OT Network Segmentation

We design and implement proper IT/OT demilitarized zones (DMZ), firewalls, and network segmentation to isolate your operational systems.

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Continuous OT Monitoring

Passive, non-disruptive monitoring of your OT network traffic using purpose-built industrial security tools that don’t risk process disruption.

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Remote Access Security

Secure, audited remote access for OT environments — replacing dangerous VPNs and direct connections with zero-trust access controls.

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ICS Incident Response Plan

A documented incident response plan built specifically for your OT environment — covering containment, recovery, and regulatory notification.

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OT Security Awareness Training

Security awareness training for control room operators, field technicians, and engineering teams — tailored to OT-specific attack scenarios.

Why SpaceTown IT

Why Houston BusinessesTrust SpaceTown IT

We bring deep industry expertise and a Houston-first commitment to every engagement.

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We Don’t Break What We Secure

In OT environments, security tools that disrupt operations aren’t acceptable. Every assessment and remediation we perform is planned for zero operational impact.

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Purpose-Built OT Security Tools

We use passive, industrial-grade security tools designed for OT environments — not repurposed IT tools that can crash PLCs and HMIs.

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Houston Energy Sector Focus

We’ve secured SCADA environments for Houston pipeline operators, upstream producers, midstream processors, and utility companies.

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Safety Integrity Alignment

We align cybersecurity controls with your Safety Instrumented System (SIS) architecture to ensure security never conflicts with functional safety.

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FAQ

Common Questions

Straight answers about how we work, what we cover, and what it costs.

Why are SCADA systems targeted by hackers?
SCADA systems control critical physical infrastructure — pipelines, refineries, power grids. Attackers target them for financial extortion (ransomware), geopolitical sabotage, and industrial espionage. The Colonial Pipeline attack demonstrated the catastrophic consequences.
Can cybersecurity tools damage SCADA systems?
Yes — standard IT security tools can cause PLCs and HMIs to crash or malfunction if used improperly in OT environments. SpaceTown IT uses passive, purpose-built OT security tools that don’t interact with or stress industrial protocols.
What is the Purdue Model and why does it matter?
The Purdue Reference Model defines the network architecture for industrial environments, separating operational levels. Proper implementation prevents corporate network threats from reaching your control systems. We assess and implement Purdue Model compliance for Houston energy companies.
Do you support pipeline TSA cybersecurity directives?
Yes. SpaceTown IT helps pipeline operators comply with TSA Security Directives SD-02C and SD-02D — including network segmentation, access controls, and the Cybersecurity Implementation Plan (CIP) requirements.


How SpaceTown IT Works

Step 1: Free IT Assessment — We audit your current environment, identify gaps, and benchmark your security posture against industry standards. No cost, no obligation.

Step 2: Custom Roadmap — A prioritized action plan with timelines, costs, and quick wins tailored to your industry and compliance requirements.

Step 3: Hands-On Implementation — Our engineers execute the plan — from deploying Microsoft Defender to configuring SCADA network segmentation — while keeping your business running.

Step 4: 24/7 Monitoring & Support — SpaceTown IT monitors your environment around the clock, responds to incidents in under 1 hour, and provides monthly executive reporting.

Compliance Coverage

FTC Safeguards Rule 98%
CMMC 2.0 Level 2 95%
Microsoft 365 Security Baseline 100%
NIST CSF Alignment 92%
IRS Publication 4557 (CPA/Tax) 97%
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