Cybersecurity
This paper presents an integrated view of three key areas of knowledge that typically are addressed individually—cybersecurity, process safety, and human factors—from the perspective of cybersecurity.
With a rapid transition toward renewable energy, the energy sector has an increased reliance on technology. This makes it particularly vulnerable with regard to cybersecurity.
Cyber risks facing the oil and gas industry continue to grow. Legal requirements, likewise, are continuing to expand. This article summarizes how these trends may affect oil and gas companies and describes steps companies can take to stay ahead of the curve.
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Second only to the power and utility sector, the oil and gas industry is experiencing a higher frequency of cyber attacks than any other industry. The vast majority of penetrations are in the information technology (IT) networks that run a company’s daily business. -
More than 45% of energy companies fell victim to at least one cyberattack in 2014, a higher percentage than in any other corporate sector. With constant hacking threats, companies must develop strong cybersecurity strategies.
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Betsy Woudenberg examined recent incidents and described how the oil and gas industry can develop the culture needed to combat cyber espionage in her SPE Digital Energy Technical Section presentation.
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The benefits of modern industrial control systems have never been greater. A baseline system security image, as a start, allows a vessel owner or operator to understand the security risks.
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