70% of Oil and Gas Companies Have Been Hacked – and the Threat is Growing

 

70% of Oil and Gas Companies Have Been Hacked – and the Threat is Growing

By Judy Marks, CEO Siemens USA.  – February 21

It’s common practice to think of challenges as opportunities in disguise. But for the oil and gas industry, opportunities are creating challenges. Look no further than the emergence of digital oil and gas fields. By embracing software and digital solutions, firms can drive efficiency and uptime, improve safety, and reduce costs in a low-price market. That’s the opportunity. Now, by engaging with the Ponemon Institute to survey more than 300 oil and gas companies, Siemens has learned more about the challenge: If cybersecurity isn’t fully aligned with a digital strategy, oil and gas companies are extremely vulnerable to hackers trying to steal valuable information and supplies, disrupt operations, or otherwise inflict harm. Read on...http://www.theenergycollective.com/jmarks/2398848/70-oil-gas-companies-hacked-threat-growing