October 2022
Digital Technologies
Safeguarding the world’s energy
For the foreseeable future, our global economy will continue to rely on fossil fuels as our primary energy source. Because this affects every aspect of the supply chain, the oil and gas sector will continue to be a target for cyber attacks from state and non-state actors that are looking to cripple infrastructure, hold systems for ransom or infiltrate to gain access to new technologies.
The Author
Dennis Hackney is the Director of ABS Group Cybersecurity Solutions Development. He has more than 20 yr of experience in technology security compliance and specializes in integrating IT and OT cyber risk management solutions. Dr. Hackney oversees the development of new cyber services for a diverse range of industries, executing programs that address today’s most ominous cybersecurity needs and supporting the advancement of compliance and technology solutions. He holds a PhD in information security and degrees in applied science and business management.
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