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This is a double session that looks at both security and safety risks with increased integration of IT technology in hazardous site operations. In particular, the session seeks to understand whether ongoing innovations in the use of IT technology for operation of major hazard sites (e.g., increased automation of processes, optimization tools for managing resources and services , remote control of process functions, etc.) make major hazard sites more vulnerable to cyber attacks than they were 5 or 10 years ago? Can they introduce additional risk factors affecting process safety on major hazard sites? Why or why not? What are companies doing to protect their sites from cyber attacks or increased safety risks and what are vulnerable industry groups doing to help their sites reduce these risks? What tools and approaches can the Seveso competent authority use to motivate sites to take action to reduce IT-related safety and security risks at their sites? Compared to other risks, how relevant and how serious are IT risks for a hazardous site?
This session presents challenges faced by industry in managing IT risks as well as implications for the oversight and enforcement responsibilities of competent authorities.
Chairpersons SIMONE WIERS, Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, The Netherlands MARC HOHENADEL, EC-Joint Research Centre
Rapporteur: MAUREEN WOOD, EC-Joint Research Centre
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