From: offshore-technology.com
Cyber crime costs offshore oil and gas companies millions each year in lost business and damaged equipment. But, as experts have noted, a cyber attack on critical infrastructure, such as an oil rig, can result in more than just lost revenue – it can be catastrophic for the environment and have far-reaching impacts.
By Chris Lo
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Preparing for the worst case
The Saudi Aramco attack was bad, but it could have been much worse. The company was able to keep producing oil because its automated pumping system was unaffected.
However, cyber security on actual installations is a growing issue in the oil and gas sector, since critical network segments in production sites, which used to be kept isolated, are now increasingly connected to networks.
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