From the U.S. Government Accountability Office, www.gao.gov Transcript for: Needed Now: Cybersecurity for Offshore Oil and Gas Description: A network of more than 1,600 offshore oil and gas facilities produce a significant amount of domestic oil and gas. To promote safety and protect the environment, the Department of Interior regulates offshore oil and gas infrastructure. This includes drill ships, production facilities, pipelines, and related equipment. GAO is recommending that the Department of Interior immediately develop and implement a strategy to address offshore infrastructure risks. Such a strategy should include an assessment and mitigation of risks; and identify objectives, roles, responsibilities, resources, and performance measures, among other things. Related GAO Works: GAO-23-105789. Offshore Oil and Gas: Strategy Urgently Needed to Address Cybersecurity Risks to Infrastructure Released: November 2023 Offshore facilities produce a significant amount of U.S. oil and gas. These facilities increasingly rely on technology to remotely monitor and control equipment. Because of this, they face a growing risk of cyberattacks. A cyberattack could cause physical, environmental, and economic harm. Disruptions to oil and gas production can also affect supplies and markets. The Department of the Interior is responsible for overseeing the infrastructure. However, they've taken few steps to address cybersecurity risks. Interior should immediately develop and implement a cybersecurity strategy. [ End ] For more info, check out our report GAO-23-105789 at: GAO.gov