7th Annual Utility Cyber Security Forum

The 7th Annual Utility Cyber Security Forum is dedicated to providing real-world preparation to utilities and other energy providers for dealing with cyber security threats.

Topics

• Defense-in-depth networking strategies
• The current status of nation-state level APTs for the energy industry
• Data protection
• Dealing with various protocols in the network (utility protocols, manufacturing protocols, etc.)
• Creating a culture of cyber compliance within a utility
• Architecting a network security solution to address cyber threats
• Integrating natural gas, oil and pipeline industry as it relates to smart grid, SCADA & control systems security
• Holisitc approaches to achieving greater network visibility
• Protecting substations and distribution and transmission infrastructure from cyber attacks
• Addressing the IT / OT divide
• Ensuring grid SCADA and PLC grid control networks cyber security
• Cyber security for operational technologies and smart systems
• Steps for recovering from an industrial control system cyber breach
• What works, what doesn`t, and what to put in place
• And more
• Best practices in reducing human sources of vulnerability

Who should Attend

• Cyber security and IT / OT professionals
• Electric, water and gas utility executives and cybersecurity managers
• Planning and risk management analysts
• Software and hardware technology providers
• Cyber seccurity consultants and analysts
• SCADA and industrial control system professionals
• Executives at energy management service providers