Libya’s National Oil Corporation has stepped up efforts to enhance cybersecurity and improve digital transformation across the country’s oil sector, as part of a broader push to modernise infrastructure and safeguard critical operations.
The discussions took place during a high-level meeting held at the corporation’s headquarters in Tripoli, organised by the General Administration of Information and Digital Transformation. The meeting brought together IT directors from affiliated companies, research centres and oil institutes to assess current systems and coordinate future strategies.
Participants reviewed the readiness of digital infrastructure and examined ways to strengthen cyber protection systems in response to growing cybersecurity threats targeting energy sectors worldwide. The meeting forms part of a series of regular sessions aimed at monitoring project implementation, evaluating performance and improving coordination among NOC entities.
Officials stressed the importance of enhancing information security frameworks and ensuring stronger integration between subsidiaries, highlighting the need for unified approaches to managing digital risks.
The meeting also underscored the value of knowledge-sharing and adopting best practices across the sector. Participants called for increased collaboration between institutions to exchange expertise and replicate successful technical solutions that can improve operational efficiency.
A key focus was placed on developing national talent, with attendees emphasising the importance of investing in workforce training and upskilling in digital transformation and cybersecurity. Strengthening human capital, they noted, is essential to supporting the corporation’s long-term strategic goals.
The initiative reflects Libya’s growing recognition of cybersecurity as a critical component of energy security, particularly as the oil sector becomes increasingly reliant on digital systems and interconnected technologies.