By moving to Google Cloud with Fortinet Cybersecurity, Capital Energy now has a centralized platform that easily delivers strong access control across all of its systems based on a zero-trust approach. The Fortinet Security Fabric offers the elements to implement an integrated and automated solution that includes endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication (MFA), centralized access management, OT security Monitoring, and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) for policy enforcement.  

Google Cloud and Fortinet Cybersecurity solutions have contributed jointly with Capital Energy to implement a solution that minimizes service interruptions and decreases site commissioning time by an entire month. The company implemented networking best practices with Google Cloud virtual private clouds (VPCs) and Fortinet OT Security Services to comply with the industry's demanding OT requirements for inventory, protection, detection, and response. 

Capital Energy deploys its architecture by using Fortinet cloud-native secure networking in best practice, high availability architectures, to deliver secure and optimized communication, routing, and segmentation to isolate and protect its various data lakes and service platforms. No sites are exposed to the internet; instead, all communications occur through a Fortinet Secure SD-WAN mesh accessible solely via a secure gateway hosted in Google Cloud. 

Moreover, Capital Energy cybersecurity solutions based on AI-driven and OT-aware Fortinet Security Operations solutions running in Google Cloud automate and centralize security management to further reduce strain, enhance security, and keep Capital Energy ahead of evolving cyber threats. 

"Google Cloud and Fortinet simplify the complexities of our environment and strengthen our overall cybersecurity posture. We now operate more securely and efficiently," says Devesa. "The solutions streamline access management for maintenance teams and ensure that application and site security are not sacrificed for ease of use."

"Sustainability is at the center of our corporate mission, and we feel Google Cloud shares our goals," says Victor Gimeno Granda. "Google Cloud has had an immediately positive impact on Capital Energy's business processes. It is a sustainability-focused cloud that supports cutting-edge solutions for data capture and processing, enabling Capital Energy to reach its digitalization and sustainability goals faster. This approach leverages innovation, allowing the company to adapt to a continuously evolving environment with greater efficiency, transparency, and traceability of processes, while maximizing integration across the entire value chain. It will also make it possible to reduce environmental impact, improve the digital offer, and fulfill the responsibility expected of a company like Capital Energy to future generations by contributing to a more sustainable world."

Capital Energy also sought a cybersecurity partner that shared a similar sustainability approach. Fortinet's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by its ambitious goals, such as achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 and its inclusion in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Capital Energy is working on data-centric solutions that improve developing business plans, enhance internal training with optimized analytics, and use insights to strengthen sustainability initiatives. The company's critical digital data platform runs on Google Cloud to centralize and democratize information. This accelerates decision-making and maximizes the value of the company's renewable industrial assets.

"BigQuery, Looker, Pub/Sub, Cloud Composer, and Vertex AI are invaluable in helping us to make the most of data from hundreds of thousands of Internet of Things (IoT) sensors in our wind and photovoltaic facilities," says Devesa. "We use these technologies to apply the power of AI to energy management so we can extend the lifespan of our assets, reduce operating costs, and maximize revenue from our industrial assets."

Capital Energy continues to upskill and reskill its employees at a fast rate to ensure that they can use the advanced and dynamic technologies offered by providers like Google Cloud and partners like Fortinet. Google Cloud's commitment to digital transformation aligns with training and awareness support to improve communication, uncover new ways of working, and spur innovation, while Fortinet is working to train one million individuals in cybersecurity by 2026.

"Our alliance with Google Cloud and Fortinet exemplifies Capital Energy's vision and the type of partners we want to work with," says Devesa. "The high standards upheld by these companies align with our ambition to make a positive impact on society across all environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas."

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