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| Source |  AlienVault Lab Blog |
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| Identifiant | 8359293 |
| Date de publication | 2023-07-20 10:00:00 (vue: 2023-07-20 16:06:19) |
| Titre | Protéger les infrastructures énergétiques des cyberattaques Protecting energy infrastructure from cyberattacks |
| Texte | The content of this post is solely the responsibility of the author. AT&T does not adopt or endorse any of the views, positions, or information provided by the author in this article. In the current geopolitical climate, the energy sector, which powers our modern society - from homes and businesses to critical infrastructure and national defense systems, finds itself under the growing threat of cyberattacks. With the energy sector\'s growing dependence on digital technologies and interconnectivity, the attack surface for cybercriminals has expanded. This situation is further complicated by incidents such as the SolarWinds and Colonial Pipeline attacks years ago, which compromised numerous value chains, along with recent escalations in cyber threats. These circumstances highlight the urgent need for a robust and proactive cybersecurity strategy in the energy sector. Why the energy sector is vulnerable According to McKinsey, the energy sector is particularly vulnerable to cyber threats due to several characteristics that amplify the risk and impact of attacks against utilities: The threat landscape has expanded, with nation-state actors, sophisticated players, cybercriminals, and hacktivists targeting infrastructure providers. This diverse range of threat actors poses varying levels of sophistication and potential disruptions to electric power and gas operations. The geographically distributed nature of organizations\' infrastructure further complicates cybersecurity efforts. Maintaining visibility across both information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems becomes challenging, not only within utility-controlled sites but also in consumer-facing devices that may contain cyber vulnerabilities, thereby compromising revenue or the overall security of the grid. The organizational complexity of the energy sector exposes vulnerabilities to cyberattacks. Utilities often rely on multiple business units responsible for different aspects of energy generation, transmission, and distribution. This diversity introduces separate IT and OT policy regimes, making it difficult to ensure the network\'s overall security. To illustrate the potential impact across the entire value chain, it\'s worth noting that electric organizations, in particular, could face cyber threats capable of disrupting various stages, including generation, transmission, distribution, and network segments. Generation stage: Potential disruptions in this stage could stem from service interruptions and ransomware attacks targeting power plants and clean-energy generators. The primary vulnerabilities lie in legacy generation systems and clean-energy infrastructure that were not originally designed with cybersecurity in mind. Transmission stage: The large-scale disruption of power to consumers could occur through remote disconnection of services. This is possible due to physical security weaknesses that allow unauthorized access to grid control systems, leading to potential disruptions. Distribution stage: Disruptions at substations could result in regional service loss and customer disruptions. The root cause of such disruptions can be traced back to distributed power systems and the limited security built into Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Network stage: Cyber threats at this stage could lead to the theft of customer information, fraudulent activities, and service disruptions. These threats are driven by the extensive attack surface presented by Internet of Things (IoT) devices, including smart meters and electric vehicles. Recommendations for enhancing cybersecurity in the energy Sector To further strengthen cybersecurity practices in the ene |
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