Cybercrimes cost energy and utilities companies an average of USD 12.8 million each year in lost business and damaged equipment1. Platform operators need confidence that countermeasures can deal with bigger and more sophisticated cyber-attacks.  DNV GL is now collaborating with Shell, Statoil, Lundin, Siemens, Honeywell, ABB, Emerson and Kongsberg Maritime to develop best practice in addressing this threat.  Other companies are still welcome to join. Cyber security is a growing issue in the oil and