Oil and gas industry provide significant contribution for maintaining nation’s economic interest and military well-being. The assets of the oil industry are important and critical in defining the nation’s development. Oil assets are primary targets of the cyber mafias to create disruptions in the economy.

In this industry, maintaining cybersecurity becomes challenging. The elements of the oil and gas industry that are under constant threat includes, oil wells, rigs and data acquisition systems. Attack on these crucial elements leads to damage, both on personal and business level. Therefore, taking stringent measures against the attacks become necessary.