27 Dec The Right Way to Manage Your OT/IT Convergence
What it is and what happens when you improperly converge...
Blogs
06 Dec Digital Twins are Skyrocketing – What You Need to Know
IoT Analytics published a report on how the phrase “Digital Twin” skyrocketed in the last 5 years. One big reason? COVID-19 forced all non-essential employees to work from home. [caption id="attachment_16607" align="aligncenter" width="300"] How “Digital Twin” skyrocketed in 5 years.[/caption] What’s a Digital Twin? According to IBM: “A digital...
17 Nov Cybersecurity Certifications and ICS Environments
There is growing concern in the ICS cybersecurity arena about cyber threats from hackers and ransomware attacks. These risks make ICS cybersecurity and infrastructure protection, as well as preparedness, a top priority for any pipeline company. Cybersecurity has increasingly become the most important element of...
07 Nov Modernizing OT Systems with Shaun Six
Why should we be concerned about securing critical infrastructure and modernizing OT systems? Find out in this Oil & Gas Tech podcast hosted by Michael O'Sullivan of the Oil and Gas Global Network. Our very own Shaun Six lays out the case for his noble...
25 Oct Facts about Independent ICS Cybersecurity Assessments
Due to the Colonial Pipeline cybersecurity incident in 2021 that led to a massive pipeline shutdown, the TSA now requires an annual independent review of ICS cybersecurity. As of July 19, 2021, TSA issued a second directive requiring the owners and operators of any pipelines designated as critical...
16 Jul Identifying Single Points of Failure in SCADA Systems
Identifying Single Points of Failure in SCADA Systems Periodically reviewing your SCADA System Architecture is crucial in maintaining a reliable oil or gas pipeline system. No matter how thoroughly the system was designed and implemented, or how carefully change processes have been managed, problems can creep...
03 Jul A Vendor-Neutral Consultant Updates Us On SCADA in Energy Utilities
[audio mp3="https://www.utsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Vendor-Neutral-Consulting-Duane-Clementson-UTSI-26-Jun-19.mp3"][/audio] Vendor-neutral consulting is an integral facet of any pipeline system utilizing SCADA systems. This form of consulting effectively employs customer-specific standards to fit the needs of any industry, whether oil and gas, electric utility, or traction power. Duane Clementson, vice president of operations at UTSI...
27 Jun Implementing and Operating a Modern Pipeline SCADA System in a Developing Country
Implementing and operating a modern pipeline SCADA system in a developing country presents many unique opportunities and challenges. One of the unique advantages a vendor/integrator might realize when implementing a SCADA system in a developing country is that these ventures are often “greenfield” projects, with all...
06 Jun How AI Is Saving Time and Money in Critical Infrastructure Control Rooms with Daniel Nagala of UTSI
[audio mp3="https://www.utsi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/AI-Technology-in-Critical-Infrastructure-Control-Rooms-Dan-Nagala-4-Jun-19.mp3"][/audio] "Digital transformation" might sound like a vapid buzzword, but make no mistake: when you get down to brass tacks, the digitization of long-held industry processes is providing actionable information from massive amounts of data. On this episode of the Energy Podcast brought to you...
11 Mar Key Reasons to Utilize a SCADA Consulting Firm When Executing a Project
Recently, a major pipeline operator decided to implement a new SCADA system and worked directly with an integrator and vendor to put it together. The operator did not develop a formal specification for the system and thus had no concrete, organized table of requirements for...