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Cyber Attacks on Critical Energy Infrastructures Are Increasing Globally

Frank Umbach

GIS, 2013

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This short article packs in a comprehensive overview of the threats that “critical energy infrastructures” (CEIs) increasingly face. International energy security consultant Frank Umbach dissects recent terrorist attacks and explains the potential severity of far-reaching, disruptive and costly cyber attacks. getAbstract recommends this report on the growing threat of weapons – both material and virtual – to leaders in the energy and technology industries as well as to anyone concerned about domestic and global energy security.

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Terrorists are increasingly targeting “critical energy infrastructures” (CEIs) such as power plants and oil and gas pipelines around the world.
These assaults disrupt production and even the risk of an attack can cost energy firms potential investors.
Cyber attacks are also on the rise; they can be more crippling and have wider effects than physical attacks.

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Frank Umbach is a senior associate at the Centre for European Security Strategies and a consultant on international energy security.

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