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to cybersecurity . Prioritising cybersecurity investments in the face of an everexpanding list of needs is always a challenge , so to overcome this , OEC relies on rigorous risk assessments .
“ These risk assessments evaluate the potential threats and consider their likelihood of occurrence and the impact they could have on various aspects of the business , including safety , finances , regulations , privacy , and operations ,” Elsohemy describes .
“ Investments are then prioritised based on their ability to mitigate the identified intolerable risks , with higher priority given to those that address higher risks .”
Another challenge is instilling a culture of cybersecurity where every employee understands their responsibility in safeguarding the organisation . OEC addresses this by implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training programme , which is tailored to specific job functions .
This targeted training approach ensures that employees are equipped to protect against cyber threats effectively : for example , establishing Operations Technology ( OT ) specific cybersecurity training for those employees operating OT systems .
He adds : “ Cybersecurity needs to be embedded into existing processes where possible , from procurement to human resources , so that it becomes recognised as not something that is external to day-to-day job functions .”
Stratejm : A trusted partner in cybersecurity As a provider of critical infrastructure and services , OEC has a responsibility to monitor , identify and rapidly react to potential cybersecurity incidents 24 / 7 .
To help make this happen , OEC has found a reliable partner in Stratejm - a recognised industry leader in cyber and data security . Stratejm plays a crucial role in OEC ’ s cybersecurity strategy by providing monitoring , response , and incident assistance across various asset classes , including endpoints , servers , operational technology , and cloud-based applications and data .
304 October 2023