Securing Remote Operations in Oil & Gas: Bill Moore on Zero-Trust Cybersecurity

SPEAKERS

Bill Moore Founder and Chief Executive OfficerFounder, XONA Corporate Headquarters

ABOUT THE SESSION


The Oil & Gas Automation and Digitalization Conference 2023 welcomed a significant voice in cybersecurity—Bill Moore, CEO and Founder of XONA. With a track record of driving cybersecurity innovation, Moore delivered a critical session on securing remote operations through the adoption of Zero-Trust Architecture, offering a forward-thinking approach to protecting operational technology (OT) environments. 
 

As oil & gas companies increasingly rely on remote access to monitor and control offshore rigs and vital infrastructure 24/7, the security stakes have never been higher. Traditional remote access methods—often exposing sensitive systems to external networks—pose serious cybersecurity risks. Moore addressed this head-on by introducing the concept of Zero-Trust, where no user or device is automatically trusted. 

He emphasized practical steps to implement Zero-Trust, such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access, time-restricted entry, and continuous session monitoring. Furthermore, the integration of protocol isolation and real-time analytics ensures secure yet seamless connectivity. These elements combine to provide robust, scalable remote access solutions that meet the rigorous demands of modern oil and gas operations. 
 

Moore’s presentation underscored the critical balance between accessibility and cybersecurity—a challenge that Zero-Trust architecture is uniquely designed to address. His insights equipped attendees with actionable strategies to strengthen their security posture while embracing the efficiencies of digital transformation.
 

Key Topics: 

• The rising necessity of secure remote access for critical OT infrastructure. 
• Zero-Trust Architecture – Treating every user/device as untrusted by default. 
• Implementing MFA, role/time-based access controls, and session monitoring. 
• Leveraging protocol isolation and real-time analytics for secure operations. 
• Enabling seamless, secure 24/7 access without expanding the attack surface. 

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