Representatives of the frequently targeted energy industry are more concerned about the risk of cyberattacks than before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a new global risk report has found. Apprehension also increased regarding insufficient investments and activities of their organisations.
Due to the massive impact of the war, the global energy sector has recently become the centre of attention and concern, including in the realm of cybersecurity.
The energy infrastructure is particularly popular as a target for cyberattacks, as consequences can be far-reaching and it can be used as a lever for blackmail or as a starting point for a military operation.
The awareness of such cybersecurity risks among energy professionals is growing. Yet, defensive actions are still lagging behind, said the report by DNV, a risk consultancy, published on Thursday (19 April).
“Energy companies have been tackling IT security for several decades. However, securing operational technology (OT) – the computing and communications systems that manage, monitor and control industrial operations – is a more recent and increasingly urgent challenge for the sector,” said Trond…
