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Next Generation Cyber Security for Utilities
Cyber Security – Critical Infrastructure Attacks in U.S. threats to the Energy Sector
As reliance on digital technology in the electric grid continues to increase, the security of network assets is more critical than ever. Energy companies and electric utilities have experiences a spike in cyber attacks in the past year. Cyber security is one of the most important policy and technology topics an organization must address. Critical infrastructure for energy and utilities is vital to personal safety, economic growth and national defense. There are new, practical ways to greatly improve the management and execution of enterprise-wide cyber security.
Cyber security is a massive and ever- evolving challenge. To date the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has identified over 60,000 cyber vulnerabilities. And new threats are discovered every day.
Ensuring safe and reliable operation is the fundamental mission of a utility. If controls or communications for grid assets fail, the equipment must continue to operate in a safe, reliable manner, even in non-ideal situations. This is especially important for substations, which are increasingly monitored and managed via remote access.
Attend Next Generation Cyber Security for Utilities, November 16-18, 2016 in Washington, DC to learn new, key and critical issues for the industry and the steps that leading utilities are taking to mitigate the risk of cyber attacks.
- Understand the landscape of cyber security threats currently facing utilities
- Preparing for upcoming compliance requirements
- Analyzing and comparing the capabilities of various cybersecurity defenses
- Evaluating how to use information sharing to successfully protect the grid from potential cyber and security events
- Improve management and execution of enterprise-wide cyber security
- Best practices that any utility organization can implement
- Identifying strategies to successfully monitor both physical and IR security
- Identifying which liability protections should be in place for electric utilities to afford necessary protection
- Evaluating how to integrate the NERC CIP standards into an effective cybersecurity program
- Evaluating the existing and proposed cybersecurity frameworks, the best practices and what additional measures could be implemented
- Discussing costs involved with cybersecurity and how to allocate them
- Reviewing the Smart Grid Cybersecurity Job Performance Model (SGC JPM) and the implications of this model on the smart grid protection
- Examining new and emerging policy debates in the legislative and executive branches to provide companies insight into potential cybersecurity requirements and obligations
- Identifying key elements of the Cybersecurity Executive Order framework, development and content
- Utilizing business-oriented security metrics and measurements
…And more!
Utility company CEOs, CIOs , CSOs, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers responsible for:
- Cyber/Information Security
- Compliance and Regulatory Managers
- Physical/System Security
- Heads of Data Management Centers
- Planning, Governance & Risk Management
- IT, information and Network Security
- SCADA/Grid Security or Protection
- Physical System Security
- Information Systems
- Legal and Regulatory
Leidos
Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company’s 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported pro forma annual revenues of approximately $10 billion for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2016 after giving effect to the recently completed combination of Leidos with Lockheed Martin’s Information Systems & Global Solutions business (IS&GS).
Website: cyber.leidos.com
ARC Advisory Group
Founded in 1986, ARC Advisory Group is the leading technology research and advisory firm for industry and infrastructure. ARC stands apart due to our in-depth coverage of both information technologies (IT) and operational technologies (OT) and associated business trends. ARC’s analysts and consultants have the industry knowledge and the first-hand experience to help our clients find the best answers to the complex business issues facing organizations today. We provide technology supplier clients with strategic market research, and help end user clients develop appropriate adoption strategies and evaluate and select the best technology solutions for their needs.
Website: www.arcweb.com/
Electricity Today Magazine
In the rapidly changing climate of today’s power industry, Electricity Today continues to be the publication of choice for North America’s transmission and distribution sectors. Electricity Today is published nine times a year by The Electricity Forum, a leading publishing and training company for the electrical power and engineering industry.
Website: www.electricity-today.com
enerG Magazine
enerG Magazine, now in its 11th year, delivers the big picture and bright future of alternative energy in North America—be part of that future now! Reaching more than 25,000 decision-makers in energy and related businesses, enerG covers all areas of alternative energy, including wind, solar, biomass, geothermal and biofuels.
Website: www.altenerG.com
Energy Insight
Energy Insight delivers news, information, and resources from around the world covering renewable energy including solar, wind, biofuel, geothermal, and hydrokinetic, as well as related technologies such as energy storage, alternative fuel vehicles, and smart grids. Resources include a listing of renewable energy conferences and expos, a business directory, and a job board.
Website: www.energyinsight.info
GEOconnexion
GeoConnexion International and GeoConnexion UK bring you the latest news and stories plus reports from geotechnology industries in UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America and Asia.
Coverage of topics such as 3D Visualisation, Remote Sensing, LiDAR, Cloud, Mobile Mapping, Navigation with emphases on healthcare, public safety, retail, the environment, utilities, surveying, LBS, transport/ logistics, telecommunications and more.
Website: www.geoconnexion.com
Mercom Capital Group
Mercom Capital Group, LLC, is a global communications and research and consulting firm focused on cleantech. Mercom delivers market intelligence and funding and M&A reports covering Smart Grid, Battery/Storage & Energy Efficiency, and Solar and advises companies on new market entry, custom market intelligence and strategic decision-making. Mercom’s communications division helps companies and financial institutions build powerful relationships with media, analysts, local communities, and strategic partners. Mercom’s clean energy reports: http://store.mercom.mercomcapital.com/page/.
Website: www.mercomcapital.com
Microgrid Knowledge
Microgrid Knowledge is the largest website and newsletter focused on the $10 Billion microgrid industry. Elisa Wood offers in-depth news and reports on the policies, projects and technologies that impact microgrid installations. Sign up for our free newsletter by clicking here.
Website: www.microgridknowledge.com
Navigant Research
Navigant Research is a market research and consulting team that provides in-depth analysis of global clean technology markets. The team’s research methodology combines supply-side industry analysis, end-user primary research and demand assessment, and deep examination of technology trends to provide a comprehensive view of these industry sectors.
Website: www.navigantresearch.com
Security System News
Security Systems News (SSN) is the newspaper of record for the security industry. SSN provides business and technology news through a print publication and a strong e-Media portfolio. SSN is the only news centric publication serving the market and has become the trusted, reliable source of information.
Website: www.securitysystemsnews.com
Smart Grid Today
Smart Grid Today’s mission is to deliver timely, relevant coverage of emerging trends, applications and policies driving the modern utility industry — in a signature format our founders have developed over 40 years in the trade news business, featuring highly concise and easy-to-understand news copy based on trusted reporting, exclusive interviews, informed analysis and strategic insights that our subscribers rely on to succeed every business day.
SmartGridToday.com features a complete searchable archive with thousands of searchable articles and hundreds of downloadable PDF files, events calendar, discounts on selected items and more. Do not miss out on a single day of the deepest reporting on the smart grid you can find anywhere. Visit http://www.smartgridtoday.com/freetrial.cfm?ref=acius-conference-logo to sign up for a 14-day, risk-free trial today.
Website: www.smartgridtoday.com
USNAP Alliance
Formed in 2009, the USNAP Alliance is responsible for promotion, marketing, and testing and certification for the CEA-2045 Modular Communication Interface (MCI). The MCI allows a wide range of products (from simple on-off devices to distributed generation and storage resources) to communicate with other systems in the home, and with Utility Smart Grid systems. Rather than developing multiple product designs for specific communications architectures, incorporating an MCI into the design allows for hot-swappable modules to handle establishing and mediating communications between the product and other systems. Modules are available for a wide variety of network architectures, and more are in development.
Website: www.usnap.org
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