March 27, 2025
At Sectech Solutions, we’re proud to announce that we’ve recently secured several new projects focused on cyber risk management in critical infrastructure (CNI)—a clear sign of our growing reputation as a premier recruitment partner for cybersecurity talent. These wins, particularly across America’s CNI sectors, underscore the urgent need for robust cyber risk strategies. As threats to essential systems escalate, our ability to source top cyber risk professionals is helping protect the backbone of society—and we’re excited to lead the way.
Why Cyber Risk Management Matters in Critical Infrastructure
Critical infrastructure—think energy grids, water systems, and transportation networks—is the lifeblood of modern life, and it’s under siege. A 2023 CISA report revealed that 70% of CNI organizations faced cyberattacks last year, with ransomware alone disrupting 1 in 5 utilities. Effective cyber risk management is the shield that keeps these systems running, identifying vulnerabilities and prioritizing defenses to prevent catastrophic failures.
The stakes are sky-high. A single breach can cascade—imagine a power outage costing millions or a water supply contamination endangering lives. Regulatory pressure adds urgency, with frameworks like NERC CIP and TSA directives demanding rigorous risk controls; non-compliance fines can hit $1 million daily. Beyond protection, good cyber risk management boosts resilience—proactive threat assessments can cut incident response time by 25%, per industry data. With 74% of CNI breaches linked to exploited weaknesses (IBM 2023), strategies like threat modeling and continuous monitoring are non-negotiable.
Sectech Solutions: Your Go-To for Cyber Risk Talent
Our recent project surge in CNI cyber risk shows why Sectech Solutions is the trusted choice for critical infrastructure clients. We’ve placed experts in roles like cyber risk analysts and resilience planners, driving efforts from vulnerability assessments to incident response frameworks. Our strength? We grasp cyber risk’s role in safeguarding complex, interconnected systems against evolving threats. Whether it’s an SMB utility or a national grid operator, we deliver talent fluent in tools like Splunk and Nessus—pros who don’t just check boxes but build unbreakable defenses.
Recent wins prove it: we staffed a risk audit for a power provider, shrinking exposure gaps, and supported a transport hub’s threat monitoring overhaul for 24/7 coverage. The CNI cyber risk market is booming—valued at $8.5 billion in 2023 and we’re fueling that growth with talent that delivers results.
Looking Ahead
As cyber threats to CNI multiply, the need for skilled risk management pros intensifies. Our project momentum signals that critical infrastructure leaders rely on us to source the talent keeping essential services secure and operational.
Join the Cyber Risk Revolution
If you’re a cyber risk expert seeking your next challenge, or a client looking to scale your team, reach out and Contact us.
