Chapter 10. Oil and Gas

Oil and gas are among the most critical resources used in modern society. Almost every aspect of modern life, from transportation systems to the supply of plastics, relies on the availability of these commodities. Today, the major focus of oil and gas companies is on ways to reduce cost, improve efficiency and speed, and get more from existing investments. Among the most important key performance indicators (KPIs) of the industry include controlling production costs and improving the overall health and safety of hazardous environments.

This is an industry where an increasing number of cyber attacks is compromising security and generating losses. This is occurring in a context where profound technological evolutions are ...

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