Securing the Digital Frontier: Shantanu Bhattacharya on Cybersecurity in Oil & Gas

SPEAKERS

Shantanu Bhattacharya Chief Executive Officer, Siometrix

ABOUT THE SESSION


At the Oil & Gas Automation and Digitalization Conference 2023, Shantanu Bhattacharya, CEO of Siometrix, delivered powerful insights into one of the most critical areas of digital transformation—cybersecurity. With an accomplished career spanning executive, founder, and board-level roles in information technology, healthcare, and defense, Shantanu is at the helm of Siometrix’s innovation strategy. His session explored the urgent need to secure the oil and gas industry’s digital infrastructure as it undergoes rapid transformation. 

As oil and gas companies embrace digital technologies, cybersecurity has become a non-negotiable pillar of success. Shantanu spotlighted the current cybersecurity landscape, revealing a patchwork of vulnerabilities—from unclear policies and outdated control systems to insufficient separation between IT and OT networks. Many of these challenges stem from staff unfamiliar with cybersecurity protocols, reliance on legacy systems, and minimal OT-specific defenses. 

But where there are challenges, there are also solutions. Shantanu outlined practical, cost-effective measures to enhance security, such as targeted staff training, deploying OT security without full network overhauls, and bringing in specialized cybersecurity talent. He emphasized that improving cybersecurity often requires changes in operational workflows, not just technology upgrades. 

He also highlighted the latest advancements in cybersecurity—from AI-driven anomaly detection to intelligent intrusion detection systems—as key tools to combat emerging threats. Shantanu’s session made it clear: digitization and cybersecurity must go hand in hand if the oil and gas industry is to navigate the future with confidence and resilience. 
 

Key Topics: 
 

The Current State of Cybersecurity in Oil & Gas – From outdated control systems to inadequate IT/OT network separation. 

Why Vulnerabilities Exist – Lack of staff awareness, legacy systems, and minimal OT-specific security practices. 

Addressing the Challenges – Training, cost-effective OT security deployment, and engaging cybersecurity experts. 

Emerging Technologies – AI-powered solutions and advanced intrusion detection for a resilient digital foundation. 

 

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