Originally Posted by
Bryan
Certainly, they don't have to, it's just cost effective to do it. Consider that a pipeline network has lots of control points and systems monitored needs to maintain operations. Your options are to either have someone stationed at each point (very expensive) or use technology for remote monitoring / control and only send people into the field when there is a need (maintenance, inspections, repairs, etc.)
Of course if you go the tech route you have to cover your cyber security needs.... not done here.
There is also the hidden third option of having your own proprietary private network. Especially when the hidden piece of infrastructure is literally a end to end line. It goes back to not being able to check Facebook or Twitter.
Originally Posted by
Occam's Banana
I don't know what's more bizarre, that the governor that was affectionately call Granc#nt by a sizeable portion of the the state of Michigan is now energy secretary, or that those same people would now consider her the 3rd worst governor in the history of the state. There's truly been some special people as Michigan governor.
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