Cydome launches zero‑touch cyber shield for offshore wind

Cydome has unveiled what it bills as the maritime industry’s first no‑physical‑install cybersecurity solution for offshore wind farms, embedding its protection as a virtual container on existing VSAT routers and edge devices. The software deploys remotely, runs on resource‑constrained hardware and delivers real‑time AI-driven threat detection, network security, automated vulnerability scanning and centralised compliance monitoring without sending technicians offshore.

The move addresses a glaring vulnerability: only a tiny fraction of global wind assets have adequate cyber defences, yet attempts and ransomware hitting energy firms are surging. Physical installation at remote turbines can cost up to $200,000 per mobilisation and a single day’s downtime for a 10MW turbine can wipe out $15,000-$30,000 in revenue. By avoiding costly vessel trips and on‑site work, Cydome says operators can secure dispersed assets at scale and meet tightening regulatory demands.

“Existing cybersecurity solutions assume you can send technicians to install hardware. We have achieved a technological breakthrough that delivers full protection on existing hardware with minimal computing power,” said Nir Ayalon, Cydome founder and CEO.