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OILMAN Magazine: The Importance of Strong Cybersecurity Measures in the Pipeline Industry

Apr 15, 2024

The oil and gas sector, especially the pipeline industry, plays a pivotal role in the global economy. However, this critical sector faces an escalating cybersecurity challenge. High-profile cyber attacks, like the 2021 Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident, have disrupted operations and caused significant financial losses, highlighting the sector’s vulnerability to digital threats.

Cyberthreats continue to evolve, and protecting critical infrastructure and complying with cybersecurity regulations is vital.

In this article from OILMAN Magazine, CTG's energy experts explain that investments in cybersecurity are no longer optional; rather, a critical component of the industry’s future stability and growth.

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Chad Alessi

Solutions Architect, Energy

Chad Alessi is an experienced leader in the energy industry with over 20 years of experience in oil and gas operations, engineering, project management, and operations consulting. He has held various leadership positions throughout his career, including Director of Operations for Williams Energy and senior engineer and supervisor of operations at Kinder Morgan. During his time in IT consulting, Chad was instrumental in driving IT transformation in the company's regulated pipeline and gas processing business units. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering, an MBA from the University of Alabama, an MS in Information Systems with a concentration in Information Security from Syracuse University, and post-graduate certifications in leadership, full stack development, cybersecurity, and cloud computing. Chad is known for his strong work ethic, integrity, resourcefulness, and service-based leadership, which he attributes to his time in the US Marine Corps.

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