Energy

This Industry is constantly facing risks of cyberattacks and data breaches. These attacks could allow hackers to shut down pipelines supplying the country of oil. Criminals can also gain access to offshore oil rigs computers and cause damage which can completely shut down the plant.

Energy companies are most vulnerable when it comes to their IT systems, OT infrastructure, and supply chain partners. IT systems include software, hardware, processing data. OT infrastructure includes software, hardware and other tech needed to control physical devices such as pumps and motors.

The biggest threats for these companies’ data and compliance issues are:

Ransomware attacks against power plants and energy generators, which can lead to disruption of service

Hackers remotely disconnecting services by attacking large scale energy transmitters

Attacks on high voltage energy substations, resulting in regional loss of service

Theft of customer information and fraud, which can lead to lawsuits and large losses of money for a company