The Importance of Information Security and Cloud Storage to Discuss at the First QazCloud Day Event.

Examples from the recent past clearly demonstrate the importance of data protection in the oil and gas industry. In 2012, Saudi Aramco fell victim to the Shamoon virus, which destroyed data on 30,000 computers and caused serious disruptions in the company's operations (source: The New York Times). In 2021, the attack on the Colonial Pipeline led to the temporary shutdown of one of the largest pipelines in the United States, which caused disruptions in fuel supplies and a significant increase in oil and gas prices (source: The New York Times). These incidents highlight the need for investments in information security to protect critical infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of oil and gas companies.

The participants of the event had the opportunity to get acquainted with advanced solutions aimed at improving information security and optimizing data management processes.

The importance of information security for these companies was emphasized by Beibut Khasenov, Executive Director of SOC at QazCloud. In his speech, he noted:

“In the modern world, where digitalization is becoming an integral part of business, especially in such critical industries as the oil and gas industry, information security plays a key role. Our solutions are aimed at ensuring data protection and resilience to cyber threats, which is a priority for QazCloud”.

The QazCloud Day event has become an important platform for the exchange of experience and knowledge, as well as the establishment of new business relationships and partnerships in the field of information security and cloud technologies.