EP 47: Kurt Rucker from Verdad Resources

Applied Science Manager at Verdad Resources, joins hosts Bobby and John to tackle the pressing issue of cybersecurity in the oil and gas industry. With his deep expertise, Kurt delves into the costly mistakes companies are making, such as ransomware attacks like those on Halliburton, which have exposed vulnerabilities across the sector. He discusses the growing cyber threats, the challenges of maintaining operational efficiency while enhancing security, and how data and AI can help build resilient defenses. Kurt also offers unique insights into unconventional strategies and the future role of technology in protecting the industry's future.Join the conversation shaping the future of energy.Collide is the community where oil & gas professionals connect, share insights, and solve real-world problems together. No noise. No fluff. Just the discussions that move our industry forward.Apply today at collide.io00:00 - Intro00:48 - Halliburton Cyber Attack, Cybersecurity, Data Breach05:36 - Default Mode of Operation for a Complex System is Failure, Systems Theory, Risk Management08:00 - Testing Your Security, Security Assessment, Vulnerability Testing10:18 - Different industries, Industry Applications, Sector Comparison10:52 - Feedback loops, System Feedback, Continuous Improvement17:50 - Different teams, different goals, Team Dynamics, Collaboration20:02 - Useful statistics, Data Analysis, Key Metrics23:54 - Trade-offs and models, Decision Making, Modeling Techniques31:43 - How to encourage more experimentation, Innovation Strategies, Experimentation Culture34:07 - What are we looking for in an experiment, Experiment Design, Hypothesis Testing35:31 - Learning from failures, Failure Analysis, Lessons Learned41:55 - Engineers vs scientists, Roles in Science, Engineering vs Science45:20 - Applying science to data, Data Science, Scientific Methods51:10 - Communicating complex data relationships, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies53:18 - How to validate models, Model Validation, Accuracy Assessment57:30 - Charlie Munger, Investment Strategies, Decision Making58:56 - Overcomplicating things as engineers, Simplification, Engineering Challenges1:05:40 - Python scripts, Programming, Automation1:06:40 - Shazam for logs, Log Analysis, Data Recognition1:09:48 - Speed Round, Quickfire Questions, Rapid Responseshttps://twitter.com/collide_iohttps://www.tiktok.com/@collide.iohttps://www.facebook.com/collide.iohttps://www.instagram.com/collide.iohttps://www.youtube.com/@collide_iohttps://bsky.app/profile/digitalwildcatters.bsky.socialhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/collide-digital-wildcatters