Mohammad Mahdi Pouyandeh, in an interview with Shana reporter, pointed out the importance of cyber defense in the oil industry, stating: Given the development of digital technologies and the necessity of utilizing the capacities of artificial intelligence, attention to cybersecurity considerations has become more significant, and this issue is being addressed by managers and experts in the oil industry.
The Necessity of Employing New Technologies
Pouyandeh stated that the use of new technologies and artificial intelligence is an unavoidable necessity, emphasizing: These technologies should be viewed as an opportunity for the development and enhancement of the oil industry's performance, but their implementation requires precision and adherence to security considerations. In this regard, coordination has been carried out with the country's Passive Defense Organization and capable entities.
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Protective Measures in Industrial Control Systems
The Director General of Passive Defense and Crisis Management at the Ministry of Oil emphasized that adhering to cybersecurity requirements is not an obstacle to digital development, stating: Cyber defense must be considered alongside the development of digital technologies; because compliance with these requirements helps ensure the sustainability of technologies and the activities of development entities.
Pouyandeh also explained the actions taken to protect industrial control systems: Since last year, appropriate measures have been taken in this area, which include cutting unauthorized access and unnecessary communications and conducting technical and security assessments at necessary intervals.
He emphasized: Protecting industrial control systems and strengthening cybersecurity are essential requirements for safeguarding the critical infrastructure of the oil industry and ensuring their continued operation.
With the expansion of digital technologies in the operational and managerial processes of the oil industry, the protection of communication networks, information systems, and industrial control equipment has gained greater importance. Since disruptions in these infrastructures can affect the continuity of facilities and the processes of energy production, transmission, and distribution, enhancing cybersecurity, identifying and countering potential threats, and preventing unauthorized access are considered essential for protecting the critical infrastructure of the oil industry.
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