Cooperation in the fight against cyberthreats - KGHM once again organises the Cyberpoligon for state-owned companies

Exchange of experience, virtual scenarios of possible threats, workshops and lectures - KGHM, a leader in the mining and energy sector, once again organised the Cyberpoligon for teams responsible for cybersecurity at state-owned companies.

The event was aimed to enhance the skills of Blue Teams by allowing them to experience cyberattacks in a controlled environment.

Security of strategic companies is tantamount to security of the state

The Cyberpoligon was a workshop that served to prepare teams from individual companies for threats present in the virtual reality. Attack scenarios were prepared for the participants, which required a quick response and decisions crucial to the organizations concerned. The workshop provided an opportunity to apply the participants’ skills and experiences, and to learn new solutions.

KGHM is building its future based on e-industry, introducing robotisation, digitalisation, knowledge management and Industry 4.0 solutions. There is a dedicated cybersecurity department within the company's Information Processing Centre (COPI) division, which has been overseeing the security of IT and OT infrastructure for 23 years.

Sharing experience

The workshop allowed its participants to put their skills and knowledge into practice, while strengthening the teams' ability to respond to cyberthreats. Ten teams participated in the event, including nine companies from the energy and mining sector and the DKWOC team. The event was held under the honorary patronage of the Ministry of State Assets and the Central Mining Institute - State Research Institute.

KGHM CyberChallenge 2024 was also an excellent opportunity to improve skills and awareness of critical infrastructure protection and the ability to cooperate and respond to advanced cyberthreats as part of the National Cybersecurity System which is being developed.

This event represents another step by KGHM in building a strong, secure and cyberthreat-proof infrastructure that protects not only the company, but also the strategic interests of Poland’s industry.