“River Security gives us clarity, structure, and sparring that adds real value. The Active Focus platform makes it easier to prioritize and follow up, and we truly appreciate having a skilled security professional in the loop.”
– Thomas Mørtsell, Chief Security Officer, Aneo
From First Impressions to Long-Term Partnership
The collaboration between Aneo and River Security began with a conversation at Sikkerhetsfestivalen in 2023. The dialogue matured over the following year, and after a careful evaluation phase, Aneo initiated a Proof of Concept (PoC) in the fall of 2024 to test Active Focus in practice.
The results confirmed the value of a continuous, insight-driven approach to cybersecurity. By winter 2025, Aneo formalized the partnership with a three-year agreement, securing long-term access to River Security’s proactive services and expertise.
A Partnership Built on Clarity and Collaboration
Aneo has demonstrated a strong understanding of the service model, using the Active Focus platform consistently and constructively. They have praised the clarity of the customer portal and its ability to simplify complex data into actionable insights. The monthly strategy sessions with River’s security team provide valuable sparring, tactical prioritization, and structured follow-up.
River Security serves as a trusted extension of Aneo’s internal security capabilities, helping to prioritize, interpret, and resolve threats in a dynamic risk landscape.
How River Security Supports Aneo
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Active Focus Platform: Continuous penetration testing and real-time monitoring of Aneo’s digital attack surface.
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Customer Portal: Actionable, prioritized insights aligned with both technical and strategic needs.
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Security Sparring: Regular expert sessions to assess risk, follow up, and plan improvements.
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Proactive Follow-Up: Guidance and accountability to close gaps and track progress.
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Trusted Advisor: River Security functions as a natural extension of Aneo’s security team.
Cyber Resilience for Aneo and Their Critical Energy Infrastructure
For Aneo, cybersecurity is not just a compliance box, it’s a fundamental enabler of trust, operational continuity, and national responsibility. As a key player in the Nordic renewable energy sector, Aneo maintains a strong multi-layered cyber defense strategy. They recognize that a robust security posture is essential not only for protecting critical infrastructure but also for ensuring long-term business performance in a digitized energy market.
River Security supports Aneo as the outermost layer of protection, delivering continuous penetration testing and proactive visibility into their digital attack surface. Together, we add a layer of dynamic resilience that complements and consolidates their internal investments in people, tools, and processes.
This partnership reflects a shared belief that security innovation and operational clarity must go hand in hand, not only to defend today’s systems, but to pave the way for scalable, sustainable energy in the future.
Aneo’s Security Philosophy in a Changing Threat Landscape
As Chief Security Officer Thomas Mørtsell shared in a 2024 interview, Aneo views cybersecurity as both a business-critical and societal responsibility. Operating in a time of hybrid threats, geopolitical instability, and complex digital supply chains, Aneo emphasizes a layered defense strategy that includes physical and digital controls, segmentation, incident readiness, and consequence reduction.
Their security model is built on the understanding that today’s attackers often log in rather than break in. Aneo prioritizes vigilance, real-time monitoring, and credential-aware defenses. With cloud services, AI-generated threats, and third-party dependencies expanding the attack surface, Aneo relies on a strong ecosystem of partners, including River Security, to maintain a resilient posture.
Mørtsell also highlights the importance of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning. Aneo is actively engaged in national and international cybersecurity forums and emphasizes openness, training, and awareness across the organization. The collaboration with River Security complements this approach by providing continuous testing and forward-looking insight as part of Aneo’s outermost layer of protection.
Listen to the full podcast interview (in Norwegian): Teknologioptimistene – Slik jobber vi med cybersikkerhet i Aneo
Facts
Aneo is a Nordic renewable energy company established through a partnership between TrønderEnergi and HitecVision. Headquartered in Trondheim, Aneo combines more than 70 years of experience in clean energy with a forward-leaning and scalable operational model.
Aneo is Norway’s second-largest wind power developer, operating over 200 turbines across Norway, Sweden, and Finland, all monitored 24/7 to ensure high performance and safety.
