Critical sites, contractors, IT/OT: the real access control challenge in the energy sector

Access Control in Energy: Managing Complexity at Scale

In the energy production sector, access control is often viewed primarily through the lens of compliance. In practice, the challenges are first and foremost operational. CISOs and security teams must manage large or remote sites, critical areas, complex access profiles and field teams that expect solutions to be simple, reliable and continuously available.

Managing access rights complexity without adding constraints

Between contractors, internal teams, occasional interventions and changing operational scopes, access rights are constantly evolving. An overly rigid security system quickly becomes an obstacle to operations. STid addresses this challenge with open and interoperable solutions designed to manage complex and dynamic access rights while remaining easy to administer.

The result is fewer frictions for field teams and greater control and visibility for security teams.

Securing operations without slowing them down

In the energy sector, security must never hinder operations. Teams need fast access to sensitive areas without unnecessary complexity while ensuring full traceability and a high level of protection.

STid solutions integrate naturally into existing IT and OT environments thanks to open and interoperable technologies. They adapt to existing access control systems without creating silos, without proprietary lock-in and without degrading usability.

Security then becomes a true operational enabler. Field teams benefit from a smooth and intuitive system. IT and OT teams can integrate it seamlessly. The CISO retains full control over access control with no compromise on efficiency or user experience.

Anticipating regulatory requirements: NIS2, ISO 27001 and IEC/EN 62443

Compliance is essential, but it should not rely on complex overlays or closed technologies. STid’s approach is based on sustainable, scalable and independent security aligned with recognised cybersecurity frameworks such as the NIS2 Directive, the ISO 27001 standard and IEC/EN 62443 for industrial environments.

This approach makes it possible to meet current and future requirements while maintaining full control over infrastructure and access data.

With STid, access control becomes a true business enabler. It simplifies daily operations for field teams, reduces operational constraints and strengthens security without adding complexity. Our open and interoperable solutions are built on proven standards, ensuring seamless integration with IT and OT systems and controlled evolution without technological dependency.

At STid, we believe security starts with a deep understanding of our customers’ real-world challenges. That is why we design solutions tailored to the concrete needs of energy sector players: performance, service continuity, traceability and access control with no compromise.

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