The Security Behind Energy and Critical Infrastructure

On There’s More to IT, host Jason Claybrook and guests will explore some foundational questions about the technology that’s driving us all forward.

Why do we build the stuff we build? What’s behind the scenes? Where are we falling short or putting revenue first?

The days of post-trade show drinks and conversation are far from over. In fact, they live right here on There’s More to IT.

 

The pandemic has had a major impact on the oil industry, from competitors flooding the market to changes in consumer behavior that led to drilling companies cutting rigs and employees. With the industry slowly returning to normal attention is shifting to security concerns for this critical infrastructure. To discuss trends in the industry and the importance of security, Rob Bartley, Exploration and Product Support for Matador Resources Company joined hosts Jason Claybrook and Simon Lok.

The recent ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the largest US fuel pipelines, has brought energy infrastructure security to the forefront of conversations in the energy industry. “The fact that a gigantic multi-state oil pipeline could get hit that easily, clearly shows that there was no interior design architecture or defense against attack in that entire system,” Lok said.

Companies must look for real solutions that aren’t just ‘security theater’ such as firewalls which can make a system feel more secure when in fact it still has multiple vulnerabilities. According to Lok, the answer is starting with a better network design and architecture that is tailored to a company’s goals for its systems. This evaluation of security requires risk assessment and thinking about how things can go wrong. “Those aren’t nice thoughts and people don’t like to have them, and yet, at the same time, the entire Eastern seaboard found out that one pipeline carries 45% of their fuel,” Bartley said.

Knowing the risks and evaluating the vulnerabilities in network architecture are the first steps in making systems more secure even if updating comes with increased costs. Claybrook, Lok, and Barley share their insights into security and what companies can be doing to strengthen their networks as cyberattacks become a more real threat than ever before.

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Twitter – @MarketScale
Facebook – facebook.com/marketscale
LinkedIn – linkedin.com/company/marketscale

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

Brand experience with APL
Stepping into the Future at Shoptalk 2024: Creating a Flagship Brand Experience with APL
March 28, 2024

The customers of today are no longer satisfied with mere products; they crave brands that provide immersive, distinctive, and tailored brand experiences. Athletic Propulsion Labs (APL) epitomizes this shift, setting a new standard in the luxury performance market with its innovative athletic footwear. APL’s newly opened flagship boutique in Soho, with its artisan plaster walls […]

Read More
Balancing professional growth and personal well-being
Routines, Rituals and a Mission-Driven Approach: MarketScale’s CRO Tim Maitland on Balancing Professional Growth and Personal Well-Being
March 28, 2024

In a world that often demands the relentless pursuit of success, finding the sweet spot between professional growth and personal well-being can seem like an elusive goal. As we navigate the complexities of modern work-life dynamics, the conversation around maintaining this balance has become more pertinent than ever. In this episode of Growthwell, we […]

Read More
marketing careers
The Impact of AI on Marketing Careers
March 28, 2024

In this episode of The Marketing AI SparkCast, host Aby Varma, a B2B Marketing Leader and the Founder of Spark Novus, sits down with Matt Gill, the Founder and Managing Partner of MICA Consulting Group. Spark Novus is a consultancy specializing in strategic AI adoption in marketing. MICA is a leading boutique national marketing […]

Read More
healthcare cybersecurity
Continued Threats Require a Major Shift in Healthcare Cybersecurity Risk Perception
March 28, 2024

Recent cyberattacks on healthcare institutions have thrust cybersecurity from a back-office concern to the forefront of the healthcare industry’s agenda. A significant breach at Change Healthcare disrupted essential services, underlining the vulnerability of healthcare networks to such threats and the dire consequences for patient care. Government and industry responses have stressed the importance of […]

Read More