A surge of cyber-attacks over the last few years has moved hackers from virtual back alley deals to main street shops. The organized crime of digitally exploiting businesses for profit, especially from ransomware, is now big business and here to stay. Recent reports place cybersecurity failures among the top mid-term…
Michelle Pellon is a native of Houston, and began her IT career as a programmer on the Human Genome Sequencing Project. Her passion for security quickly shaped her career as she moved into a critical role working with federal law enforcement teams to fight child exploitation online. Pellon directs the DevOps and Cybersecurity strategy for W Energy Software, connecting corporate operational and security objectives to business initiatives. Additionally, she shares her message about evolving how people think about and approach security, privacy and trust through speaking engagements at various conferences and other events. When not engaged in security research and advocacy, Pellon is also an accomplished sailor with the Houston Yacht Club.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.