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OT Cybersecurity: The essential guide to securing oilfields

Increased asset connectivity means greater security risk. Make a comprehensive plan for securing your operation

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In the past two decades, digital transformation has revolutionized the oil and gas sector, driving unprecedented innovation and efficiency in oilfield operations. Yet, this increased connectivity has also opened the door to a new era of threats. Cyberattacks targeting Operational Technology (OT) systems have become alarmingly successful, putting critical infrastructure at significant risk and demanding immediate action from organizations.

This guide is your comprehensive roadmap to understanding OT cybersecurity in the oilfield. We’ll delve into its vital importance, explore the challenges that lie ahead, and uncover key strategies for protection. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey in OT cybersecurity, this guide is your essential companion in safeguarding the future of oilfield operations.

Why it matters

OT cybersecurity, or Operational Technology cybersecurity, is fundamentally the practice of safeguarding industrial control systems (ICS) and the associated hardware and software that manage critical infrastructure within oil and gas operations. At its core, OT cybersecurity is purpose-built to aid in protecting the technologies that control physical processes across the oilfield, including exploration, extraction, and transportation of product. Its primary objectives are to deliver safety, reliability, and availability (SRA) for oilfield operations and to defend the specialized devices, networks, and processes that are essential for keeping oil production running.

wheel concept overview of Rockwell Automation OT Security offerings as they align to the NIST cybersecurity framework.

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The GenAI Revolution

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) rocketed up the technology priority list over the last twelve months, creating fierce demand for industrial applications embedded with this transformative technology.

Empowering Workforce

Looking to supplement and amplify the workforce, cobots, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and wearables all ranked prominently in new areas for technology investment in 2024.

Combating Cyber Threats

The lines between OT and IT continue to blur, increasing the connectivity between digital and physical operations. This elevates the need for cybersecurity awareness and action to mitigate the risk of a breach or attack.

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A methodical approach empowers positive outcomes:

Protect Production

Respond Efficiently

Drive Better Recovery

Detect Risk

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Digitalization has made significant strides over recent years, with companies moving from using digital technologies for select use cases to making entire processes digital. Not only are oil and gas companies increasingly digitalizing, but they are doing so with increased integration of digital solutions and expansion of digitalization across the supply chain.

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OT Cybersecurity: The essential guide to securing oilfields

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The focus of OT cybersecurity in the oilfield differs from traditional IT cybersecurity, primarily prioritizing safety, reliability, and availability over confidentiality. OT systems in this sector also typically have a much longer lifespan, often 15-20 years or more, with updates being infrequent and carefully planned due to potential operational impacts.

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