News Archive/New Guidelines from Offshore Norge!

New Guidelines from Offshore Norge!

By Bergljot Byre

Effective June 1st 2026, the requirements in NOG-104 are officially replaced by Offshore Norway 104 (ON 104).


This marks a significant shift in the industry with 21 new guidelines


Moving from vague “should” recommendations to clear “shall” requirements.

Making expectations auditable, measurable and enforceable.

A new structure aligned with NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0


In short: Compliance is no longer optional - it is structured, measurable and expected. Remember - you are not alone. Option can assist you!


At Option, we support your transition to ON 104 with our solutions:


🔹 OT Management

Full or partial outsourcing of your OT Management function.

- We take ownership of compliance, governance and control.

- You focus on your core business

- We ensure alignment with ON 104 and industry standards

Built for audit readiness and continuous improvement


🔹 Secure Login

Secure remote access without compromising your OT environment.

- Hardware-based secure remote login

- Zero Trust architecture

- No exposure of your OT network to the internet

Controlled, auditable and time-restricted access


Secure access is one of the most critical control points under ON 104, and one of the biggest risks if done wrong.


🎯 ON 104 raises the bar - Option ensures you meet it - efficiently, securely and without operational disruption.


Interested in learning more about how Option can help you meet ON 104 requirements, or want a detailed technical service description of our Secure Login solution?

📩 Get in touch with us at: bb@option.no


Let’s raise the standard together!