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Cybersecurity Option for Offshore Wind Farms

[ February 19, 2026   //   Gary Burrows ]

Cybersecurity firm Cydome has introduced a software-based security platform for offshore wind farms that installs remotely on existing satellite communication hardware, eliminating the need for on-site technicians.

The new product, Cydome Embedded for Remote Energy Facilities, runs as a virtual container on VSAT routers and other network edge devices already deployed at offshore installations. The company said the approach allows operators to add real-time cyber monitoring and compliance tools without shipping hardware or sending crews offshore.

Offshore wind farms are among the most difficult industrial assets to secure physically. Turbines are often dispersed across large areas at sea, and sending technicians to install or maintain equipment can require chartered vessels and favorable weather conditions, driving up costs and downtime.

At the same time, cyber risks in the energy sector are rising. Industry research has shown sharp increases in ransomware attacks on utilities and energy companies in recent years, with incident costs often reaching millions of dollars. Yet cybersecurity coverage across global wind assets remains limited, according to industry estimates cited by the company.

Cydome said its embedded system is designed to address both information technology and operational technology environments. The platform provides threat detection, network monitoring, automated vulnerability scanning and centralized oversight across multiple sites, allowing operators to manage entire wind farms from a single interface.

Because the software runs on existing communication devices, the system can be deployed and updated remotely. That reduces installation costs and avoids turbine downtime associated with hardware retrofits, a key economic barrier to securing offshore assets.

The platform is based on Cydome’s maritime cybersecurity system, which is certified by classification societies including ClassNK and RINA. The company said the new version supports deployment on routers from vendors such as Peplink and Speedcast.

The launch comes as offshore wind capacity expands rapidly in Europe and the U.S., increasing the number of remote energy assets that must comply with evolving cybersecurity regulations.

Tags: ClassNK, Cydome, RINA, V SAT