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Cyber Attacks on Critical Energy Infrastructures Are Increasing Globally
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Cyber Attacks on Critical Energy Infrastructures Are Increasing Globally

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.

Take-Aways

  • 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.

About the Author

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


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