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MONTHLY DINNER MEETING - Thursday, January 25, 2007 |
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Applying IT Security to Industrial Automation
The emergence of open networks and operating systems in manufacturing environments increases the possibility of IT security threats. Attacks — whether direct or indirect — from hackers, worms, viruses and corporate thieves can affect the safety and security of people, products, processes and productivity.
Headlines around the world increasingly point to a renewed focus on the need for plant floor security. This is not a result of "crying wolf," but rather a reality check on the current state of affairs. From "Is Your Factory Floor Secure?" to "It Can’t Happen at Your Site?" control system managers are being bombarded daily by threats of new software worms, viruses, and hacker attacks. In the midst of all of this publicity, it’s important to stop and ask: Are outside threats really my biggest vulnerability? What about my employees? Are they doing only what they are authorized to do and following our established security policies?
This presentation will take a look at the current state of security found in many of today's control systems by examining some of the areas that require attention in the fundamental components of a system, such as the Networks, Devices and Applications. The vulnerabilities for each area will be discussed and how these potential issues are addressed to ensure that the system is functioning at a more secure level.
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George Caetano, BAS, MCSE Solution Architect Information Systems, Rockwell Automation
George has worked for Rockwell Automation for 5 years specializing in the software products business unit. He has a Batchelor of Applied Science, is a Microsoft Certified System Engineer, an Electronic Technologist and a Certified Network Installer. During the past 12 years he has worked in the Automation Business in a variety of roles specializing in a variety of products and industries including Variable Frequency Drives, Control Systems & Software in industries ranging from Mining & Forestry to Automotive Food & Pharmaceutical.
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Sank-a-Set: Presentation: Cost: OSPE & WEAO Location:
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5 pm - 7 pm Social hour and Dinner. Your dinner must be ordered before 6 pm. Cash Bar 7 pm (or so) Brief announcement from the President and intro to the speaker. 5$ Students $10 ISA Members $20 Non-members Free to attend the presentation only All members are welcome to attend $15 (includes dinner) PARK PLAZA Toronto Airport (Parking is FREE) 33 Carlson Court - Toronto, Ontario M9W 6H5 Phone: (416) 675-1234 FAX: (416) 675-3436 RSVP at office@isatoronto.org (this one will be sold out for sure so reserve a spot now)
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