In recent years, the number of cyber attacks on core infrastructure has continued to increase, revealing the huge and real damage that cyber attacks can cause. According to Reuters, on May 7th, Colonial Pipeline, the largest oil product pipeline operator in the United States, was attacked by hackers, resulting in the closure of key fuel networks along the eastern coast of the United States.This incident has sounded a wake-up call for China's energy security issues. China's dependence on the international energy market is relatively strong, and there are still many shortcomings in dealing with non-traditional security represented by network security. Relevant reports last year showed that many well-known industrial control manufacturers have security vulnerabilities in the equipment, of which high-risk vulnerabilities account for a large proportion. Once attacked and intruded, it may cause production stagnation, water and power cuts, and major economic losses.The cyber attack on the US fuel pipeline once again warned that China needs to attach great importance to new non-traditional security threats and formulate corresponding countermeasures in terms of system and law. It is necessary to formulate safety standards for the digitalization of energy infrastructure to prevent problems before they occur. At the same time, emergency plans must be prepared, such as alternative arrangements for key nodes and additional protection measures for core users.
