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Security—both cybersecurity and traditional physical security—is critically important to all utilities. This new symposium is devoted to the expanding range of security issues that utility telecom and IT professionals must understand and address. For example:
- Protecting communications network gear in substations from theft
- Complying with new NERC and NIST cybersecurity requirements
- Exploring security issues associated with telecom and IT interconnects and data/control transfers
This symposium cuts through the fog of uncertainty so you leave with a clear understanding of how to ensure your utility’s security.
Sunday, May 23, 2010
8:00 a.m.
Past UTC Chairmen’s Invitational Golf Tournament
9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Tutorials
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2010 Grand Opening
This is attendees’ first opportunity to meet and greet the vendors while enjoying food and drinks in UTC EXPO 2010. This reception is a great way to learn the layout of the exhibit hall and make plans to meet with vendors in the coming days to find out more about their products and services.
Monday, May 24, 2010
8:00 a.m.
Continental Breakfast Networking
8:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break
10:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Utility Cybersecurity—Prepare for the Worst
Which scares you more: a million-dollar-a-day fine or a terrorist taking control of your SCADA network? NERC-CIP (North American Electric Reliability Corporation Critical Infrastructure Protection) standards are now mandatory, with severe penalties for failure to comply, and more cybersecurity requirements are expected from Congress and regulators. Your utility must implement a layered defense system for true physical and cybersecurity. Learn how—now!
11:30 a.m. – 4:15 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2010 Open
Exclusive exhibit hall time allows attendees to see products and services from the leading vendors supplying critical infrastructure today. As a bonus, UTC has several prize drawings during this time for attendees. You must be present to claim your prize!
12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2010
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
New Video Applications for Utility Security—From Copper Theft to Terror
Discover how IP video technology offers cost-effective compliance with physical security requirements and helps protect critical infrastructure. In today’s economic climate, why waste valuable man-hours protecting against copper theft and other criminal activities at off-site locations? Monitoring for terrorists—including physical attacks from the inside—is even more critical. Make sure you know about the new video options and best practices for maximum security.
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
UTC Gala
Race to the UTC Gala for food and fun after a long day attending educational sessions and networking in UTC EXPO 2010.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
UTC Apex Award Presentation Ceremony & Breakfast
9:00 – 9:15 a.m.
Networking Break
9:15 – 10:30 a.m.
What the Smart Grid Can Learn From Battle-Tested IT Security—the Good, the Bad, and the Easy
Smart Grid security standards make the grid’s process control networks look a lot more like IT networks. An advantage of this transformation is the use of IP technologies for remote monitoring of energy devices, as well as managing grid assets and operations. The disadvantage: exposure to cyber-attacks. If a hacker breaks into the network, it could cause a massive blackout that stretches across the country.
The good news is that battle-hardened Internet security technologies and architectural frameworks have evolved to the point where they can be used to keep the Smart Grid safe. The key is implementing an end-to-end security architecture. Learn how best practices in IT networks can easily be applied to utilities.
10:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2010 Open
This is attendees' final opportunity to meet with vendors and see their products and services. Make sure you finish up your tour of UTC EXPO 2010 today! UTC will continue its prize drawings, including a grand prize right before the close. You must be present to claim your prize!
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2010
1:30 – 2:45 p.m.
Ready, Set, Standards – Update on NIST, NERC, FERC Issues
There are LOTS of standards initiatives going on that apply or will apply to your utility, some of which will turn into regulations. This session will give you an overview of what’s new at NIST, NERC and FERC. Find out how UTC is working with these groups to ensure that the communications issues of critical infrastructure is being taking into account.
2:45 – 3:00 p.m.
Networking Break
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.
What You Don’t Know About Smart Grid Security—Yes, it Can Hurt You!
With the advent of Smart Grids and two-way communications, utilities face a host of new security challenges. Not only must you navigate the complex issues of cybersecurity, but regulators and lawmakers demand more infrastructure protection. Learn what you should know about shoring up your network to protect against security weaknesses. Keep pace with your peers. Make sure your Smart Grid is a secure grid!
Policymakers Roundtable: Your Chance to Hear From Those in Power—and Speak Back!
Hear directly from federal and state policymakers about issues that could have a profound effect on your utility and its critical communications systems. Have your voice heard and ask about specific policies that worry you. You’ll also have access to members of UTC’s Public Policy Division and other knowledgeable UTC staff.
4:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break
4:30 – 5:45 p.m.
Building Your Control System Security Roadmap—How to Get There From Here
If you are trying to develop a roadmap for control system security, you are not alone. There are various different efforts underway among utilities and in coordination with Federal authorities. This session will describe those efforts and provide guidance for you. Find out the latest in standards developments for control system security, during this informative discussion and interactive session!
6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner Reception
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner
The UTC Awards Dinner celebrates the achievements of individuals involved in UTC and the industry. Come join us for a semi-formal sit down dinner as we honor individuals for Chairman’s Awards, the Dondanville Award, and the Meehan Award.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
UTC Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast
9:30 – 9:45 a.m.
Networking Break
9:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Pole Attachments Regulatory Update Workshop—Avoid a Rude Awakening!
Change is coming in pole attachment regulations. Major reform is underway at the FCC, and pole attachment is part of the FCC’s National Broadband Plan. Meanwhile, Congress may amend the Pole Attachment Act to provide ILEC’s with regulated rates for pole attachments and subject municipal and cooperative utilities to regulations. Several states have preempted the FCC’s jurisdiction and are regulating pole attachments themselves. Is this part of a larger trend? How can your utility legally respond? Better get the answers now!
Utility Guide to MPLS Security Options Workshop—the Best of the New
Electric utilities are migrating to new IP based multi-service applications and transport for SCADA, voice, video and traditional business data. Yet the control and monitoring networks that operate these infrastructures are among the most vulnerable targets for hackers, extortionists, and disgruntled employees. Join us to examine:
- Best practices in cybersecurity architecture
- Issues pertaining to latency, availability and compliance
- Mitigation of threats including worms, viruses and application level attacks
Learn how organizations can rely on off-the-shelf operating systems and Internet working technologies, including MPLS and VPLS networking.
Live Demo Workshop: How Information Leakage Can Compromise a Utility—See Actual Security Breaches!
The amount of data on the Internet increases exponentially every year. The risk of leakage increases as:
- Social networking sites such as MySpace, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter encourage users to upload personal information
- Utility professionals post technical questions in online vendor forums and blogs
- Online procurement and project bidding processes include posting of facility blueprints, equipment specs, and drawings
This live demo exposes the risks of publishing information in ways that compromise security, and reveals how to leverage open source intelligence (OSINT) to discover if personal or corporate info has been compromised.
