Presentation: Defending Oil & Gas SCADA Against Cyber-Physical Attacks
25 Jan 2026
Technical Conference
Malicious actors like cybercriminals are now developing tools designed to cause physical destruction in oil and gas facilities. In 2024, 73% of organizations with operational technology experienced intrusions, and sites suffering physical impairment from cyberattacks surged 146% year-over-year. This 15-minute session examines the threat landscape targeting SCADA systems—from the TRITON safety system attack to the PIPEDREAM malware framework—and explains how adversaries exploit legacy protocols like Modbus and DNP3. Attendees will leave with a practical defense roadmap: phased investments from $50K quick wins to enterprise-scale architectures, aligned with IEC 62443, NIST 800-82, and TSA Security Directives. Ideal for CISOs, OT security managers, plant operations directors, and executives responsible for critical infrastructure protection.
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