Energy security pros worry about catastrophic failure due to cyberattacks

70 percent of energy security professionals are concerned that a successful cyberattack could cause a catastrophic failure, such as an explosion, a recent survey has shown. Of the 151 IT and operational technology (OT) security pros at energy and oil and gas companies that were polled, 97 percent are concerned that attacks could cause operational shutdowns, and 96 percent believe they could impact the safety of their employees. Respondents were also asked about their organizations’ … Continue reading Energy security pros worry about catastrophic failure due to cyberattacks