5th Annual Utility Cyber Security Forum

The Utility Cyber Security Forum, now in its sixth year, is dedicated to preparing utilities and other energy suppliers to cope successfully with cyber security threats. Critical safeguards and enabling technologies are thoroughly reviewed with the goal of preparing utilities for the dangers that confront their specific ICS and SCADA infrastructures.

The following topics will be discussed:

The present position of APTs at the nation-state level in the energy industryNetworking defense-in-depth strategiesDealing with multiple network protocols (utility protocols, manufacturing protocols, etc.)Data securityDeveloping a network security solution to combat cyber attacksDeveloping a cyber compliance culture inside a utilityApproaches that take a holistic approach to increasing network visibilityIntegrating the natural gas, oil, and pipeline industries in terms of smart grid, SCADA, and control system security bridging the IT/OT splitCyber-security for substations, distribution, and transmission infrastructureCybersecurity for operational and intelligent systemsGrid SCADA and PLC grid control networks are ensured. cyber safetyWhat works, what doesn’t, and what should be implementedRecovering from a cyber attack on an industrial control systemBest methods for reducing human vulnerabilities

Who Should Attend?

Executives from electric, water, and gas utilities, as well as cybersecurity managersProfessionals in cyber security and IT/OTProviders of software and hardware technologyAnalysts in risk management and planningProfessionals in SCADA and industrial control systemsAnalysts and consultants in cyber securityCEOs of energy management service providers

About the Organizer

The Smart Grid Observer is a weekly e-newsletter and online information platform for the global smart energy business. SGO provides daily updates on significant technological advances, deployment updates, standards work, business concerns, and market trends around the world. The newspaper is read by executives and practitioners in the electric power generating, transmission, and distribution industries all around the world.