Pipeline Cybersecurity: Federal Policy, by Paul W. Parfomak, Specialist in Energy and Infrastructure Policy, August 16, 2012
“The vast U.S. network of natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines is integral to U.S. energy supply and has vital links to other critical infrastructure. While an efficient and fundamentally safe means of transport, this network is vulnerable to cyber attacks. In particular, cyber infiltration of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems could allow successful hackers to disrupt pipeline service and cause spills, explosions, or firesall from remote locations. In March 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported ongoing cyber intrusions among U.S. natural gas pipeline operators. These intrusions have heightened congressional concern about cybersecurity in the U.S. pipelines sector.”
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