HOUSTON, May 15, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The OilComm
Conference & Exposition, held October
2-3, 2019 at the Houston Marriott Westchase in Houston, TX, announced today that a live hack
of a mobile drilling platform will take place during a luncheon
keynote session on Thursday, October
3rd.
This industry-first Live Hack of a Mobile Drilling Platform
keynote session will be conducted by Ken
Munro, Partner for Pen Test Partners. During this innovative
presentation, Munro will carry out a live hacking demonstration
that will showcase how poor security practices can expose user
systems and lead to significant consequences for the operating
company.
As the oil & gas industry increases its efficiency with
automation, digitization, and IIoT, operating companies are
significantly increasing their cyber-attack surface. Whether it's
due to human error, misconfiguration, or an insider threat, one
weak link in the system can lead to major damage. Munro's keynote
will outline the current threatscape, as well as provide best
practices and share innovative solutions so attendees can better
protect their company's drilling assets.
Munro is a security entrepreneur and industry maverick that has
worked in information security for over 15 years. He's hacked
everything from hotel keycards, to keyless cars and a range of
Internet of Things (IoT) devices, from wearable tech to children's
toys and smart home control systems. This has gained him notoriety
among national press, leading to regular appearances on BBC TV, and
he's also a regular contributor to industry magazines, penning
articles for the legal, security, insurance, oil and gas, and
manufacturing press.
"OilComm is at the forefront of covering the digital revolution
that's transforming the industry," Michael
Conti, show director of OilComm said. "Mr. Munro's
demonstration is a real-life scenario designed to showcase the
current threats our community faces, and I'm excited for attendees
to walk away with solutions on how to improve their company's
digital security."
Space is limited for this keynote luncheon; only the first 200
registrants to OilComm will obtain access to this industry-first
keynote. For 2019, professionals who work for E&P companies,
EPCs, drilling contractors, and rig owners, will be able to attend
the OilComm Conference & Exposition for no cost.
OilComm's two-day conference will be led by technology leaders
with expertise on the digital revolution that's transforming the
industry, so companies are better prepared to handle future market
demands. Program sessions will cover IT/OT convergence, immersive
technologies, SD WAN, defining LTE, and
more.
To register for OilComm, visit bit.ly/OCPRLH
To apply for press credentials, visit
http://www.oilcomm.com/press-center
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About OilComm 2019
OilComm fosters a forward-thinking community to innovate the oil
& gas industry, bringing together 1000+ energy professionals
who lead teams within digital technology departments and are
responsible for automation, communications, cyber-security,
operations, optimization, IT/OT, data, digitalization,
edge-computing, cloud services, VR/AR, and machine-to-machine
learning. This is the event where oil & gas technology experts
come to explore innovative technology and services on the show
floor, network at multiple receptions, and learn the latest on the
digital revolution that's transforming the industry. For more
information and to register, visit http://www.OilComm.com.
SOURCE OilComm 2019