Ensuring IT Security for Energy Infrastructures

24. May 2012 - 25. May 2012, Arcotel John F

Partner

Are you well prepared for coping with IT threats to your assets and systems?

Examples in several countries such as the Baltic countries, the USA, Brazil and Iran (Stuxnet) have shown the vulnerability of energy infrastructures to cyber threats and their dependency on IT. By introducing new technologies such as smart grids and smart metering this issue has intensified even more. As information technology is absolutely essential for managing networks, systems and supply, IT and cyber security have become a main task and challenge for operators and utilities. However, the IT security level in the energy sector is lagging behind the “classical” IT in offices and data centers. Especially network control technology is at risk. Protecting SCADA and real-time systems, information security in system control, data transfer and encryption in smart metering technology as well as automated meter reading and cloud computing are only few aspects to be considered. Moreover, also IT risk assessment, smart grid security, coping with cyber attacks, handling loss of IT systems and awareness raising of responsible staff are challenges.

Therefore, today you need to have extensive knowledge on all relevant IT security risks in the energy sector to be able to cope with threats to your systems!

On which topics will you boost your knowledge?
– Key Topics of this European Seminar

• What are the latest and most important IT security challenges in the energy sector?
• Which IT security technologies help you in counteracting cyber threats?
• How can you manage the consequences of IT system failures?
• Which tools can you use to test the reliability of your systems and what are the concrete risks to your infrastructures?
• How can you manage information security risks within your company?
• How should you set up a comprehensive IT security strategy?
• Which strategies have shown to be well-proven for protecting critical IT systems of network and systems operators?
• How should you arrange and manage the interaction of the several departments and centers involved in IT security and how can you train your staff regarding IT security?
• Why are smart meters an interesting target for attackers and how can you guarantee information security in smart metering?
• What are the advantages and constraints of using cloud computing?
• Why and how can you benefit by introducing the position of a Chief Information Security Auditor (CISA) in your company?
• Which initiatives for enhancing Europe’s energy IT security are planned by the European Commission?

Who is this seminar for?

• Network and system operators
• Power supply companies 
• Energy providers and utility companies
• Energy service providers
• Public services
• Manufacturers and suppliers of power system control technology and software
• Manufacturers and operators smart meters

as well as

• Associations and organisations of energy industry
• Responsible public sector institutions
• Specialised consultancies
• Other staff and institutions responsible for IT security in the energy sector

From departments such as

• IT Security and Information Security
• Corporate Security and Services
• Network Operations and Network Control Station
• Network Control Technology and Power System Control
• Power Division
• Smart Grids and Smart Metering
• Risk Management
• Business Continuity Management (BCM)
• Crisis and Emergency Management
• Asset Management
• Critical Infrastructures
• Business Development
• R&D&I

Your benefits

• Protect your IT systems and assure business continuity
• Guarantee energy supply and distribution – avoid  a loss of money and image
• Save money and resources – be more resilient against the IT threats
• Keep up-to-date with the current IT security threats in the energy sector
• Learn how to prepare for and handle worst case scenarios
• Learn how to set up a targeted and comprehensive IT security strategy for your energy infrastructures
• Boost your knowledge on how to cope with cyber threats and know which of those are really a hazard to your systems
• Receive first-hand information on the European Commission’s IT security initiatives for the energy sector
• Discuss your individual questions with our experts and practitioners – get first-hand advice and best-practice examples

Language: englisch

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» Arcotel John F

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