Cyber
security is a subject that we read about almost every week and one
thing is for sure, we need to take the matter more seriously both at a
business and personal level.
This is a key focus at the forthcoming StocExpo Europe conference and exhibition in Rotterdam. The tank storage industry has its own cyber security challenges with many terminals
in existence using older equipment which is often susceptible to
cyber-attack. Terminal owners and tank storage operators must protect
their assets from cyber-attacks by ensuring that their entire automation
and control systems are compliant to IEC62443.
This is defacto standard for the operational technology
environment worldwide. The European Union has recognised the potential
threats businesses have, and as such is in the process of developing the
new IACS Cyber Security Framework.
There are two major threats that terminals and tank storage companies
should be aware of; ransomware and Denial of Service (DDos). Of course,
there is also the threat of general cyber espionage to consider.
On initial reading of this latter point, cyber espionage may not seem relevant to the terminal and tank storage industry
until you consider that cyber criminals could use programs to
manipulate and influence the stock market through interference with the
production process. Of course, that in turn opens up issues of health
and safety.
Today many terminal operators are taking active steps to determine
the current state of cyber security in order to identify key risks. For
example, establishing whether equipment, installation or control systems
are directly connected to the internet without the appropriate
protection.
Companies such as Hudson Cybertec often begin this process by
conducting interviews looking at the organizational structure, review
policies and procedures and review technology. These three pillars are
important because investing in technology alone is not the answer.
Speaking at the upcoming StocExpo Europe exhibition and
conference, which is being held in Rotterdam on 20-22 March, Marcel
Jutte, Managing Director of Hudson Cybertec and Ruud Timmermans,
Automation Engineer at VTTI, will be addressing the entire subject of
cyber security as it effects the terminal and tank storage industry and
will be giving best practice advice those delegates in attendance.
Several exhibitors will also be showcasing their innovative
solutions, products and services focused around security and safety,
including:
Zheijiang Dahua Technology, leading solution provider in the global
vídeo surveillance industry, will be showcasing their network cameras
that provide an all-in-one solution to capturing long distance
surveillance for outdoor applications.
Eccos, who have extensive experience in safety and security projects,
will be showcasing three new products; Orgman (a computerized
management system); Epsimax (an advance software solution) and a new
internal corrosion monitoring system.
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