Kingston Technology urges energy providers to deploy security solutions against emerging threats

Kingston Technology urges energy providers to deploy security solutions against emerging threats

- Evolving threat landscape means companies must identify risks and address frailties in light of increasing digital transformation

- Kingston Technology offers proven solutions to MENA companies requiring rigorously tested security solutions.

Dubai, UAE: In today’s digital world, the energy sector has emerged as a primary target for cybercriminals. Given that energy systems are the backbone of economic activity and heavily reliant on complex, around-the-clock digital infrastructure, energy companies’ Intellectual Property (IP) and critical data have never been more vulnerable, while rising prices and geopolitical motives are other factors behind frequent attacks. Kingston Technology Europe Co LLP, an affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., a world leader in memory products and technology solutions, is calling on energy providers to counter emerging threats by deploying the latest security solutions – including in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

In recent months alone, nations across the region have been proactive in their efforts to ensure energy sector resilience and cyberattack preparedness. The Abu Dhabi Department of Energy (DOE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cyber Security Council to enhance UAE energy sector security in October 2022. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia hosted the Global Cybersecurity Forum the following month, where the Kingdom highlighted widespread