Ever wonder what it's like to secure off-shore platforms, field operations, and aging SCADA systems? Take a ride through how Oil & Gas companies operate and what the pitfalls are in trying to fix technology that predates enterprise IT and make them more secure. SCADA, wifi/radio/satellite communication, and corporate IT all come together and it's up to YOU to figure out how to make sense of it all.
Aaron Bayles (@AlxRogan) was born and raised in the Oil and Gas industry, and has worked (off and on) there since 1995. He has gooned since DEF CON 12, and is a professional contest participant (CTF, Wardriving, ScavHunt). In his work experience, he has consulted for energy generating companies, health care providers, US and local government, and education/research institutions. He is currently the Information Security Architect for a mid-size oil and gas company in Houston.