Critical infrastructure is dependent on safe and reliable operation of industrial control systems.This presentation highlights some of the current bad practices which threaten critical infrastructure, and identifies approaches to improve the situation.
The lecture will cover the following topics around industrial cybersecurity:
- A brief history – how did we end up here?
- The cyber-readiness gap – how well prepared is critical infrastructure?
- The biggest threat to security – our people.
- What do we do now and what does the future hold?
Programme
18:00 – 19:15 Optional dinner and networking at the Fieldhouse Restaurant
19:15 – 19:30 Retire to lecture hall (Courtside room)
19:30 – 20:30 Lecture
20:30 – 21:00 Q&A
Reasons to attend
Understand the threat to critical infrastructure from cyber threats
Find out what mechanisms can be deployed to thwart threats
Consider future opportunities in mitigating threats
Hold conversation with leading industry experts
About the speaker
Steve Mustard is an independent automation consultant and subject-matter expert of the International Society of Automation (ISA) and its umbrella association, the Automation Federation. He also is an ISA Executive Board member.
Mustard is a recognized authority on industrial cybersecurity, having developed and delivered cybersecurity management systems, procedures, training and guidance to multiple critical infrastructure organizations. He serves as the Chair of the Automation Federation’s Cybersecurity Committee.
Mustard is a licensed Professional Engineer, UK registered Chartered Engineer, a European registered Eur Ing, an ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) and a certified Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP). He also is a Fellow in the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and a Senior Member of ISA.
Registration at this link: https://www.theiet.org/events/local/253060.cfm