Durban SAIMC Chairman, Vinesh Maharaj (right), is seen thanking Owen Tavener-Smith from Exida who presented on Cyber Security at the July SAIMC Durban branch technology evening. Owen presented a most interesting overview of the exposure of cyber security threats to key strategic installations (ie electricity supply, water supply, fuel refiners and transporters ie pipelines), the possible consequences, (giving examples of real instances) and what measures are available to address the risks. Exida’s expertise is in assisting operating companies to ensure that they are employing the right policies and technology according to global best practices (ISA99 and others)