Security Governance - Building a Framework and Establishing Trust

Explore the journey of developing a unified cybersecurity governance framework for Kuwait's oil and gas sector in this 35-minute conference talk from RSAC Unplugged 2019 Sydney. Gain insights into the critical role of the oil and gas industry in Kuwait's economy and the challenges faced by global threat actors. Learn how Dr. Reem F. Al-Shammari, CISO at Kuwait Oil Company, led the initiative to build consensus on common security objectives among leading national oil and gas companies. Discover the process of creating a standardized framework based on industry practices like NIST and ISO 27001, assessing cybersecurity maturity, and developing a roadmap to strengthen the sector's overall security posture. Delve into topics such as employee awareness, security priorities, collaboration, challenges, and achievements. Examine the framework's capabilities, assessment methodologies, and industry benchmarks. Gain valuable takeaways on aligning cybersecurity efforts and planning future steps to enhance protection for this critical national infrastructure.

Intro
Presentation
Storyline
Kuwait Oil Sector
Employee Awareness
Security Priorities
Collaboration
Challenges
Achievements
Framework
Capabilities
Assessment
Assessments
Dashboard
Takeaway
Industry Benchmark
Target to Reach
Alignment
The Way Forward
Roadmap of Next Steps