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.

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00:00 - Intro
00:48 - Halliburton Cyber Attack, Cybersecurity, Data Breach
05:36 - Default Mode of Operation for a Complex System is Failure, Systems Theory, Risk Management
08:00 - Testing Your Security, Security Assessment, Vulnerability Testing
10:18 - Different industries, Industry Applications, Sector Comparison
10:52 - Feedback loops, System Feedback, Continuous Improvement
17:50 - Different teams, different goals, Team Dynamics, Collaboration
20:02 - Useful statistics, Data Analysis, Key Metrics
23:54 - Trade-offs and models, Decision Making, Modeling Techniques
31:43 - How to encourage more experimentation, Innovation Strategies, Experimentation Culture
34:07 - What are we looking for in an experiment, Experiment Design, Hypothesis Testing
35:31 - Learning from failures, Failure Analysis, Lessons Learned
41:55 - Engineers vs scientists, Roles in Science, Engineering vs Science
45:20 - Applying science to data, Data Science, Scientific Methods
51:10 - Communicating complex data relationships, Data Visualization, Communication Strategies
53:18 - How to validate models, Model Validation, Accuracy Assessment
57:30 - Charlie Munger, Investment Strategies, Decision Making
58:56 - Overcomplicating things as engineers, Simplification, Engineering Challenges
1:05:40 - Python scripts, Programming, Automation
1:06:40 - Shazam for logs, Log Analysis, Data Recognition
1:09:48 - Speed Round, Quickfire Questions, Rapid Responses

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