Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies
The aim of this research is to assess the level of maturity of Moroccan companies in the energy sector in terms of cybersecurity and to identify the factors influencing their abilities to implement effective security measures to address the risks associated with cyber-attacks. To achieve this, we ha...
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| author | Raissouni K. Errabih Z. Charroud S. Raissouni R. Raissouni M. R. Bourekkadi S. |
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| description | The aim of this research is to assess the level of maturity of Moroccan companies in the energy sector in terms of cybersecurity and to identify the factors influencing their abilities to implement effective security measures to address the risks associated with cyber-attacks. To achieve this, we have adopted an exploratory approach. A questionnaire was sent to energy sector companies in Morocco to investigate their cybersecurity practices. This entails examining the current security measures in place, security policies and procedures, as well as employee training programs. Furthermore, we are exploring the human and financial factors that can influence the ability of energy companies to implement effective security measures against cyberattacks. The results clearly indicate that most of these companies demonstrate a high level of maturity in terms of cybersecurity. However, several significant factors influence their ability to implement effective security measures. Among these factors, the lack of qualified personnel, the high costs associated with acquiring and implementing security technologies, as well as expenses related to training and awareness, can be mentioned. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e9490594f935483cb39c490dda62ccac2023-08-24T08:21:05ZengEDP SciencesE3S Web of Conferences2267-12422023-01-014120103810.1051/e3sconf/202341201038e3sconf_icies2023_01038Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy CompaniesRaissouni K.0Errabih Z.1Charroud S.2Raissouni R.3Raissouni M. R.4Bourekkadi S.5Laboratoire Technologies et Services Industriels, École Supérieure de Technologie, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben AbdellahLaboratoire Technologies et Services Industriels, École Supérieure de Technologie, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben AbdellahLaboratoire Technologies et Services Industriels, École Supérieure de Technologie, Université Sidi Mohamed Ben AbdellahCentre des études doctorales en sciences économie et gestion et développement durable de l’Université Abdelmalek EssaadiMaterials and Subatomic Physics Laboratory, Faculty of Sciences, Ibn Tofail UniversitéEuRSED, O2 scientific productionThe aim of this research is to assess the level of maturity of Moroccan companies in the energy sector in terms of cybersecurity and to identify the factors influencing their abilities to implement effective security measures to address the risks associated with cyber-attacks. To achieve this, we have adopted an exploratory approach. A questionnaire was sent to energy sector companies in Morocco to investigate their cybersecurity practices. This entails examining the current security measures in place, security policies and procedures, as well as employee training programs. Furthermore, we are exploring the human and financial factors that can influence the ability of energy companies to implement effective security measures against cyberattacks. The results clearly indicate that most of these companies demonstrate a high level of maturity in terms of cybersecurity. However, several significant factors influence their ability to implement effective security measures. Among these factors, the lack of qualified personnel, the high costs associated with acquiring and implementing security technologies, as well as expenses related to training and awareness, can be mentioned.https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/49/e3sconf_icies2023_01038.pdfcyber-attackcyber riskscybersecurityenergy sectormaturity levelmoroccan energy companiessecurity measures |
| spellingShingle | Raissouni K. Errabih Z. Charroud S. Raissouni R. Raissouni M. R. Bourekkadi S. Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies E3S Web of Conferences cyber-attack cyber risks cybersecurity energy sector maturity level moroccan energy companies security measures |
| title | Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies |
| title_full | Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies |
| title_fullStr | Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies |
| title_short | Cybersecurity in the Context of Moroccan Energy Companies |
| title_sort | cybersecurity in the context of moroccan energy companies |
| topic | cyber-attack cyber risks cybersecurity energy sector maturity level moroccan energy companies security measures |
| url | https://www.e3s-conferences.org/articles/e3sconf/pdf/2023/49/e3sconf_icies2023_01038.pdf |
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