In May 2021, Colonial Pipeline shut down the line that carries roughly 45 percent of the East Coast’s fuel, and investigators found no sign the ransomware behind it ever reached the systems that run the pipeline. DarkSide hit the business network. Colonial stopped the flow anyway because nobody could prove where the damage ended, and … Read more
IT professionals across the oil and gas sector share concerns over becoming the latest victim of cybercriminals. One attack can shut down an entire system and create a state of emergency. As a result, the focus on strengthening infrastructure security has never been greater. Here’s what actually works when the stakes are this high. Wondering … Read more
Oilfields don’t pause for a network outage, and your IT infrastructure shouldn’t lag behind operations that never stop. Keeping Oil and Gas Companies Running As part of an always-on industry, you know what it takes to power the world. Oilfield and drilling operations must consistently run at optimal levels. Your oil and gas company needs … Read more
Oil and gas operators run some of the most attractive targets in cybercrime: high-value data, automated control systems, and a supply chain wide enough to hide a dozen points of entry. Not Sure Where Your Operation Is Exposed? A cybersecurity risk assessment maps your attack surface, from corporate networks to third-party vendor access, before an … Read more
Every minute your data spends in transit is a minute your operation isn’t moving. SD-WAN is an emerging technology that can help your oil and gas company optimize production. Key Points An SD-WAN is a wide-access network that automatically sorts information and optimizes your data management. An SD-WAN will route online traffic in real time, … Read more
