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1. Press release
7-8-2016
EXPERTS MEET TO DISCUSS HOW TO PROTECT U.S ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
FROM CYBER THREAT
In light of increasing awareness of the threat that cyber-attacks pose to energy
infrastructure, the third annual Industrial Control Cybersecurity USA conference will take
place in California later this year.
Taking place in Sacramento from October 3rd
to October 5th
2016, the conference will bring
together leading cyber security talent from senior decision-makers such as Chief Information
Officers, Heads of Information Security and Heads of Operational Technology.
Organised by Cyber Senate, a body dedicated to supporting partnerships and information-
sharing in the cyber security industry, the event will focus on how to adapt to the changing
landscape, in which the work of IT and operational topics is inextricably intertwined and how
to manage day-to-day processes, such as the security issues that arise from procurement
and working with supply chains.
The conference has announced key speakers and over eight in depth panel discussions to
assist infrastructure owners and cyber security specialists with the challenges of mitigating
evolving cyber threats:
• Marty Edwards, Director of ICS ICERT, Department of Homeland Security
• Philip D Quade, Special Assistant to the Director National Security Agency for Cyber,
and Director, NSA Cyber Task Force
• Keri Glitch, Vice President, Cyber & Physical Security, AVANGRID
• Chris Blask, ICS ISAC, Director Webster University Cyberspace Research Institute
Discussing the upcoming event, organiser James Nesbitt of Cyber Senate said:
“Technological advances such as the Internet of Things have been great for our industry, but
they create as many vulnerabilities as they do efficiencies. Systems that were previously
exempt from the risk of cyber-attacks are now online, completely changing the way we need
to think about security.
“This means that those tasked with protecting Critical National Infrastructure need to
constantly refresh their skills and knowledge in order to ensure that they stay one step
ahead of the hackers. We believe that information sharing is perhaps the most important tool
we have in our armoury to protect our infrastructure from cyber threats and hope that, by
bringing together leading subject matter experts from across the cyber security industry, this
conference will help the sector develop a framework that can help to minimise the threat that
cyber-attacks pose, both now and in the future.”
Venue: 1220 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
ENDS
For media information, please visit: contact Daryl Fig 1-(916)-290-9329 or
Daryl.Fig@sagacity-media.com

2. About the Cyber Senate: The Cyber Senate is an exclusive network and information triage,
creating a common voice for the Cyber Security industry. It regularly hosts events that
provide guidance on pressing security issues across key Smart Infrastructure sectors such
as Energy, Internet of Things, Smart Cities, Transport and Healthcare to further progress
public and private information sharing. The Cyber Senate is a strategic alliance partner with
the ICS ISAC. For more information, visit: http://cybersenate.com/