Proposed Of Cybersecurity Framework for Reducing The Security Risks on The Egyptian Petroleum Sector

Many firms are going through a digital transformation because of various issues with their operating systems, applications, and information networks. This is especially true for those in the petroleum industry. Consequently, these entities are at a higher risk of being subjected to cyberattacks, including but not limited to network, application, cloud, Internet of Things, a virtual local area network (VLAN) , and software-defined networking (SDN) threats. Consequently, these attacks affected the company's ability to protect its assets, make money, gain the trust of customers, maintain its reputation, and effectively and efficiently carry out its goal. Cyberattacks could target the petroleum industry and its associated systems, such as the Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) System.
The researcher highlights the importance of developing a comprehensive cybersecurity framework to reduce security threats faced by organizations, particularly in the petroleum sector, aiding strategic planning and tactical demands. Adopting a cybersecurity framework helps organizations manage IT risks internally, mature internal controls, and effectively manage risks across organizations. A suggested cybersecurity framework with 22 domains, 5 functions, and 301 controls was offered by the researcher.
The researcher makes the assumption that the cybersecurity framework will help protect the organizations' assets from security risks in the petroleum industry, both generally and specifically in Egypt, as well as their reputation and capacity to carry out their missions completely and successfully.
The researcher suggests applying this suggested framework to other industries to multiply the benefits