The energy sector provides and maintains the critical infrastructure that is essential for our daily lives. From heating and powering our homes and offices to fuelling vehicles that permit us to travel across the globe, energy is a vital resource. But with an ever-increasing reliance upon technology within the energy sector, the risk of cyber-attacks is also increasing. With this in mind, the energy industry needs to ensure steps are taken to boost its security, particularly as the threat of nation-state attacks continues to rise.
What is a nation-state attack and why is the energy sector at risk?
A nation-state attack is a type of cyber-attack that is carried out by a state-sponsored actor on another nation’s computer networks. These attacks can be used to disrupt government operations, steal sensitive data, or even cause physical damage. Nation-state attacks are usually highly organised and sophisticated and can be difficult to detect and defend against due to their complexity.
With that in mind, it’s no surprise that a nation’s energy sector would become an attractive target for…
