Glenn Hartfiel, Principal, and Geoff Yut, Consultant, at Opportune LLP discuss why recent geopolitical events are heightening the need for the implementation of improved cybersecurity measures in the energy industry, why...more
4/7/2022
/ Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Data Breach ,
Data Protection ,
Data Security ,
Energy Sector ,
Geopolitical Risks ,
Hackers ,
Incident Response Plans ,
Malware ,
Multi-Factor Authentication ,
Oil & Gas ,
Popular ,
Ransomware ,
Risk Mitigation ,
Utilities Sector
As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages on, companies of all sizes and in every industry need to be vigilant to protect themselves from cyberattacks. Even in the best of times, rogue cybercriminals and nation-state threat...more
Find out why the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline will have broad implications on how the energy industry defends and responds to future incidents....more
5/14/2021
/ Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Diesel Fuel ,
Energy Sector ,
Energy Trading ,
Gas Prices ,
Malware ,
Oil & Gas ,
Pipelines ,
Ransomware ,
Refineries ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Supply and Demand
“Defense in depth” refers to employing multiple layers of security that makes it more difficult for cyber hackers to gain access to sensitive plant control networks. These can include complex passwords, shorter password...more
This is the first installment of a two-part series exploring how critical infrastructure like power plants are proactive in implementing protective measures to safeguard against future cyber attacks, but challenges remain....more
6/21/2018
/ China ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Cyber Attacks ,
Cybersecurity ,
Energy Sector ,
Hackers ,
Nuclear Power ,
Popular ,
Power Grid ,
Power Plants ,
Risk Assessment ,
Risk Management ,
Russia