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Networks and Enel : Securing a Global Power Generation Network
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Attackers are taking advantage of these newly exposed weaknesses and by exploiting a vulnerability in a mine operator ’ s IT system , they can often take down both the IT and OT network . A recent EY Global Information Security Survey revealed that 54 % of mining and metal companies suffered a significant cybersecurity incident in the last year . A cyber attack can have devastating impacts on revenue , market value and reputation : a successful attack can put mining operations , equipment , data and people at risk .
The cyber attack against Norsk Hydro , one of the largest aluminium producers in the world , crippled its computer networks and forced the company to isolate plants and return to manual operations . It cost the company up to $ 70mn .
Furthermore , in 2016 a hacker targeted Canadian mining company Goldcorp Inc and remained undetected in its systems for months whilst stealing 15GB of personal and customer data , which was subsequently posted online . These two attacks highlight the devastating impact a cyber attack can have on a business .
SUMMER / AUTUMN 2020