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Protect your IT infrastructure against cyber security threats

Despite investments into state of the art technology, a majority of the oil and gas industry remain blissfully unaware of the vulnerabilities, threats and capability of a malicious cyber attack on control systems.

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PRLog (Press Release) - Jun. 23, 2011 - The consequences of a cyber attack on the oil and gas industry’s critical infrastructure would be disastrous, causing major disruption to the supply chain which emphasises the need for the implementation of effective security measures mitigate the risk.  

SMi Group’s inaugural Oil and Gas Cyber Security Forum event will bring together information security professionals from across the world to investigate the unique security challenges that the energy sector faces and methods of constructing effective security strategies.

The conference will include presentations from leading global oil and gas companies, hackers, consultants and other experts and will arm delegates with the knowledge to combat cyber threats global and national energy infrastructures.

The speaker line-up of industry experts includes Salem Elwi, Head of Central Engineering at Saudi Aramco.  Salem Elwi will give a unique insight into Saudi Aramco’s security strategies and how they counter cyber security threats.  This session will also examine the future oil industry security challenges.

Oil and Gas Cyber Security Forum will take place on Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd November at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London.

Oil and Gas Cyber Security Forum is sponsored by McAfee.

Full information and the conference programme can be found at www.smi-online.co.uk/2011cyber-security30.asp

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About SMi Group
SMi have been involved in the Energy sector for over a decade and present an established portfolio of informative, industry focused events. Our conferences, executive briefings and masterclasses are research driven and focused on the latest industry trends and developments and bring together senior industry professionals to help the energy industry make informed decisions and remain at the cutting edge of business information.

For more information visit www.smi-online.co.uk

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