Jones Walker LLP released the findings of its 2020 Midstream Oil and Gas Cybersecurity Survey, examining cybersecurity preparedness in North America-based independent midstream oil and gas companies. The results reflect the responses of 125 key executives, security and compliance officers, and general counsel, and confirm that cybersecurity remains a top concern for the midstream sector of the oil and gas industry.

This survey is Jones Walker’s second on the topic of cybersecurity. The first was in 2018 and focused on maritime, another critical infrastructure industry. Jones Walker attorneys Andy Lee, Krystal Scott, and Ewaen Woghiren authored a comprehensive survey report outlining the key findings and recommendations on how to assess and improve cyber readiness in the midstream sector.

Key findings of the Jones Walker Midstream Oil and Gas Cybersecurity Survey include:

• Avoid overconfidence.
• Know your enemies.
• Plan and practice for success.
• Match resources to the threat.
• Partnering is sound strategy.

To download a copy of the survey report, please click here.