The transition to a green economy based on sustainable power is steadily reducing society’s dependence on fossil fuels, but it is also ratcheting up cybersecurity risks for the renewable energy sector. As more wind turbines and solar arrays get connected to the energy grid, they, unfortunately, introduce new attack surfaces…
Jose M. Seara is the founder and CEO ofDeNexus, a leader in cyber risk quantification and management for operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS). Jose was previously the President & CEO of NaturEner USA (now BHE Montana) & NaturEner Canada from November 2006 to January 2018. During his time at NaturEner, Seara led the company through a leadership transition, working to ensure a smooth transition for the new team.
Prior to his time at NaturEner, Seara was a founding partner and member of the board of directors at DeWind Co from June 1999 to September 2002. Jose was also a founding partner and principal at PROYDECO Ingenieria y Servicios SL from January 2003 to December 2006, and a partner and director at Proyectos de Cogeneración SL from January 1999 to December 2003.
He holds an Executive Program degree from Singularity University in the field of Exponential Technologies. Jose also holds a Masters of Science in Naval & Marine Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.