This presentation gives an introduction to security of smart grid and reviews the most important related guidelines like NISTIR 7628 and IEEE 2030. At the final section, it reviews the US cyber security program for the energy sector as a case study.
Smart grids is an added communication capabilities and intelligence to traditional grids,smart grids are enabled by Intelligent sensors and actuators, Extended data management system,Expanded two way communication between utility operation system facilities and customers,Network security ,National integration ,Self healing and adaptive –Improve distribution and transmission system operation,Allow customers freedom to purchase power based on dynamic pricing ,Improved quality of power-less wastage ,Integration of large variety of generation options.
We have seen the more complex and critical infrastructure the more vulnerable they are. From the Year of 1994 we have seen lots of incidents where SmartGrid were Hacked the latest and booming incident was Stuxnet Worm which targeted Nuclear Power System of Iran and Worldwide.There are different types of Attacks we will see. Security needed for Smart Grid.
Smart Grid Systems Based Survey on Cyber Security IssuesjournalBEEI
The future power system will be an innovative administration of existing power grids, which is called smart grid. Above all, the application of advanced communication and computing tools is going to significantly improve the productivity and consistency of smart grid systems with renewable energy resources. Together with the topographies of the smart grid, cyber security appears as a serious concern since a huge number of automatic devices are linked through communication networks. Cyber attacks on those devices had a direct influence on the reliability of extensive infrastructure of the power system. In this survey, several published works related to smart grid system vulnerabilities, potential intentional attacks, and suggested countermeasures for these threats have been investigated.
Cybersecurity for Smart Grids: Vulnerabilities and Strategies to Provide Cybe...Leonardo ENERGY
This Cybersecurity webinar addresses issues of importance to executive, technical, and academic professionals involved with managing and protecting Electric Utilities and Smart Grids. Cyber threats and vulnerabilities, including cyber attacks, will be addressed; as well as Smart Grid trends, and privacy and data integrity issues. United States, European, and International organizations and initiatives to address cybersecurity for utilities will be discussed. The webinar will conclude with strategies to improve cybersecurity. A second cybersecurity webinar (programmed in September 2017) will address best practices, case studies, and legal and regulatory constraints for architecting smart grids in a secure way.
This presentation gives an introduction to security of smart grid and reviews the most important related guidelines like NISTIR 7628 and IEEE 2030. At the final section, it reviews the US cyber security program for the energy sector as a case study.
Smart grids is an added communication capabilities and intelligence to traditional grids,smart grids are enabled by Intelligent sensors and actuators, Extended data management system,Expanded two way communication between utility operation system facilities and customers,Network security ,National integration ,Self healing and adaptive –Improve distribution and transmission system operation,Allow customers freedom to purchase power based on dynamic pricing ,Improved quality of power-less wastage ,Integration of large variety of generation options.
We have seen the more complex and critical infrastructure the more vulnerable they are. From the Year of 1994 we have seen lots of incidents where SmartGrid were Hacked the latest and booming incident was Stuxnet Worm which targeted Nuclear Power System of Iran and Worldwide.There are different types of Attacks we will see. Security needed for Smart Grid.
Smart Grid Systems Based Survey on Cyber Security IssuesjournalBEEI
The future power system will be an innovative administration of existing power grids, which is called smart grid. Above all, the application of advanced communication and computing tools is going to significantly improve the productivity and consistency of smart grid systems with renewable energy resources. Together with the topographies of the smart grid, cyber security appears as a serious concern since a huge number of automatic devices are linked through communication networks. Cyber attacks on those devices had a direct influence on the reliability of extensive infrastructure of the power system. In this survey, several published works related to smart grid system vulnerabilities, potential intentional attacks, and suggested countermeasures for these threats have been investigated.
Cybersecurity for Smart Grids: Vulnerabilities and Strategies to Provide Cybe...Leonardo ENERGY
This Cybersecurity webinar addresses issues of importance to executive, technical, and academic professionals involved with managing and protecting Electric Utilities and Smart Grids. Cyber threats and vulnerabilities, including cyber attacks, will be addressed; as well as Smart Grid trends, and privacy and data integrity issues. United States, European, and International organizations and initiatives to address cybersecurity for utilities will be discussed. The webinar will conclude with strategies to improve cybersecurity. A second cybersecurity webinar (programmed in September 2017) will address best practices, case studies, and legal and regulatory constraints for architecting smart grids in a secure way.
Cybersecurity for Smart Grids: Technical Approaches to Provide CybersecurityLeonardo ENERGY
This Cybersecurity webinar, the second in a series, addresses issues of importance to executive, technical, and academic professionals involved with managing and protecting Electric Utilities and Smart Grids worldwide. Technology and market challenges will be addressed, followed by cybersecurity approaches (including those used in Europe and US) and best practices. Three case studies, and legal and regulatory constraints, for architecting smart grids in a secure way also will be presented.
Overview about smart grid projects in Brazil and how the security requiments have been considered in R&D projects. Results related to a smart metering security assessment project are presented.
In this session, participants will hear about real world scenarios for a variety of markets and what steps they have taken to address their security needs in an effective and efficient manner. Customer case studies will dig into real security challenges, mitigation plans, and the organizational benefits realized.
Presentation introduces Chief Security Officers (CSO's) and others with responsibility for protecting companies and their customers to what they need to know about the coming Smart Grid
Industrial Control System Cyber Security and the Employment of Industrial Fir...Schneider Electric
This presentation provides an overview of industrial control systems and typical system topologies, identifies typical threats and vulnerabilities to these systems, and provides recommended security countermeasures to mitigate the risks.
IoT Solutions for Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Utility ApplicationsEurotech
Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Infrastructure - Many Applications and Devices
An introduction to Eurotech' s IoT Field-to-Application Building Blocks for the Energy and Utility Industry
The electric power grid has changed significantly over the past decade and continues to change as technology evolves. More and more, new-generation substation control systems are based on open standards and commercial technology, including Ethernet and TCP/IP based communication protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104, DNP 3.0 or IEC 61850. While this change in technology has brought about huge operational benefits, it has introduced cyber security concerns and a potential challenge to network reliability. Electronic intrusion into a substation can misdirect or terminate service, and this intrusion can be from internal individuals or external hackers or organizations.
Many substation control and diagnostic systems in deployment were not designed for real-time security functionality and centralized system administration with robust access control. Utilities must implement policies to protect their substation systems against intrusion from within and from outside the corporate network. Further, they must be able to detect intrusion when it does occur to eliminate future untoward effects. Finally, they need to be prepared with planned response and restoration that not only returns targeted functionality but can improve system security.
The global power industry has stepped up its focus on cyber security for control and automation systems, and standards are in place identifying the functionalities required for secure substation operation. Utilities looking to protect against cyber attack on their substation automation systems must implement the SCADA, RTU and IED solutions that incorporate proven-technology and the security mechanisms meeting these standards.
This kickoff intrtoduces the concept of the Agile Fractal grid to more than 100 companies that particpated in the full day workshop lead by Chuck Speicher and John Reynolds and Craig Miller the Chief scientist of the NRECA
Network security for automation solutions is a concept that has been getting increased attention over the last decade. In the past, security was not a major concern because automation systems utilized proprietary components and were isolated from other networks within the business.
Today, many automation systems are comprised of commercial off the shelf components, including Ethernet networking and Windows operating systems. In addition, legacy products are being updated to operate in these new network environments.
The consequence is that formerly closed systems are suddenly connected to open enterprise networks and the Internet, exposing improperly protected systems to modern IT threats.
Impact of IEC 61508 Standards on Intelligent Electrial Networks and Safety Im...Schneider Electric
Improper integration of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) into medium / high voltage electrical networks can impact both network performance and safety. Now, standards such as IEC 61508 provide a framework from which new safety risks can be managed. This paper simplifies the complexity of integrating new devices into existing grid networks by explaining how to implement IEC safety and maintenance standards. Examples are presented for how to minimize cost and maximize safety benefits.
For many companies, Cyber Security is achieved solely through the application of technological solutions to software and hardware challenges. Schneider-Electric takes a more holistic approach with a program built around complete product lifecycles and encompassing safety, maintenance and security. Discover Schneider-Electric's cyber security vision, from understanding how secure functionality is engineered into products through the tools and support available to manage updates and patches, plus specific procedures for handling potential vulnerabilities. A software and hardware ecosystem is only as strong as its weakest component, and Schneider-Electric is working to strengthen this through StruXureware and the evolution of platforms.
Cybersecurity for Smart Grids: Technical Approaches to Provide CybersecurityLeonardo ENERGY
This Cybersecurity webinar, the second in a series, addresses issues of importance to executive, technical, and academic professionals involved with managing and protecting Electric Utilities and Smart Grids worldwide. Technology and market challenges will be addressed, followed by cybersecurity approaches (including those used in Europe and US) and best practices. Three case studies, and legal and regulatory constraints, for architecting smart grids in a secure way also will be presented.
Overview about smart grid projects in Brazil and how the security requiments have been considered in R&D projects. Results related to a smart metering security assessment project are presented.
In this session, participants will hear about real world scenarios for a variety of markets and what steps they have taken to address their security needs in an effective and efficient manner. Customer case studies will dig into real security challenges, mitigation plans, and the organizational benefits realized.
Presentation introduces Chief Security Officers (CSO's) and others with responsibility for protecting companies and their customers to what they need to know about the coming Smart Grid
Industrial Control System Cyber Security and the Employment of Industrial Fir...Schneider Electric
This presentation provides an overview of industrial control systems and typical system topologies, identifies typical threats and vulnerabilities to these systems, and provides recommended security countermeasures to mitigate the risks.
IoT Solutions for Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Utility ApplicationsEurotech
Smart Energy Smart Grid and Smart Infrastructure - Many Applications and Devices
An introduction to Eurotech' s IoT Field-to-Application Building Blocks for the Energy and Utility Industry
The electric power grid has changed significantly over the past decade and continues to change as technology evolves. More and more, new-generation substation control systems are based on open standards and commercial technology, including Ethernet and TCP/IP based communication protocols such as IEC 60870-5-104, DNP 3.0 or IEC 61850. While this change in technology has brought about huge operational benefits, it has introduced cyber security concerns and a potential challenge to network reliability. Electronic intrusion into a substation can misdirect or terminate service, and this intrusion can be from internal individuals or external hackers or organizations.
Many substation control and diagnostic systems in deployment were not designed for real-time security functionality and centralized system administration with robust access control. Utilities must implement policies to protect their substation systems against intrusion from within and from outside the corporate network. Further, they must be able to detect intrusion when it does occur to eliminate future untoward effects. Finally, they need to be prepared with planned response and restoration that not only returns targeted functionality but can improve system security.
The global power industry has stepped up its focus on cyber security for control and automation systems, and standards are in place identifying the functionalities required for secure substation operation. Utilities looking to protect against cyber attack on their substation automation systems must implement the SCADA, RTU and IED solutions that incorporate proven-technology and the security mechanisms meeting these standards.
This kickoff intrtoduces the concept of the Agile Fractal grid to more than 100 companies that particpated in the full day workshop lead by Chuck Speicher and John Reynolds and Craig Miller the Chief scientist of the NRECA
Network security for automation solutions is a concept that has been getting increased attention over the last decade. In the past, security was not a major concern because automation systems utilized proprietary components and were isolated from other networks within the business.
Today, many automation systems are comprised of commercial off the shelf components, including Ethernet networking and Windows operating systems. In addition, legacy products are being updated to operate in these new network environments.
The consequence is that formerly closed systems are suddenly connected to open enterprise networks and the Internet, exposing improperly protected systems to modern IT threats.
Impact of IEC 61508 Standards on Intelligent Electrial Networks and Safety Im...Schneider Electric
Improper integration of Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) into medium / high voltage electrical networks can impact both network performance and safety. Now, standards such as IEC 61508 provide a framework from which new safety risks can be managed. This paper simplifies the complexity of integrating new devices into existing grid networks by explaining how to implement IEC safety and maintenance standards. Examples are presented for how to minimize cost and maximize safety benefits.
For many companies, Cyber Security is achieved solely through the application of technological solutions to software and hardware challenges. Schneider-Electric takes a more holistic approach with a program built around complete product lifecycles and encompassing safety, maintenance and security. Discover Schneider-Electric's cyber security vision, from understanding how secure functionality is engineered into products through the tools and support available to manage updates and patches, plus specific procedures for handling potential vulnerabilities. A software and hardware ecosystem is only as strong as its weakest component, and Schneider-Electric is working to strengthen this through StruXureware and the evolution of platforms.
A Smart Grid is an electrical grid that uses information and communications technology to gather and act on information, such as information about the behaviors of suppliers and consumers, in an automated fashion to improve the efficiency, reliability, economics, and sustainability of electricity production and distribution. Just as ICs were used to improve the bandwidth of copper cable, they can also be used to improve the bandwidth of electrical cables. These improvements enable a Smart Grid to more effectively purchase and distribute electricity and provide users with real-time prices including time of day prices.
Kostas STAMATIS
Directorate-General for Energy
European Commission
WORKSHOP: “DEFINING SMART GRIDS: CONDITIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION”
Session 1: Technical and regulatory aspects and recommendations for effective smart grids deployment under the provisions of the winter package
Barcelona, 9th February 2017
Organised by TR@NSENER Consortium.
TR@NSENER - European cooperation Network on Energy Transition in Electricity
Creating a platform of trust - Meter data transmission the secure wayLandis+Gyr
As the legislative and regulatory drivers around smart meter data privacy continue to take shape, the transmission of energy consumption data is coming under increased scrutiny. Landis+Gyr have invested significant effort to enhance their Gridstream® smart grid solution to include secure communications. This will help its customers comply with the requirements of the European Union directive on privacy and its recommendations for the rollout of smart metering systems.
Understanding what it takes to achieve the goal of interoperable products is the starting point for utility engineers and program managers. This webinar is an introduction to the importance of testing and certification to minimize the cost and time needed to deploy power grid solutions.
Webinar Agenda:
Case study of Sacramento Municipal Utility District’s (SMUD) early experience with Home Area Network (HAN) device deployments, the extraordinary steps taken to achieve required product interoperability, and lessons learned.
Discussion of what it takes to achieve true interoperability, what resources are currently available, and how the SGTCC is contributing to these efforts.
Attendees will gain specific insight into the challenges of achieving interoperability and what standards and tools are available to help them be a more sophisticated buyers and or users of products that meet the interoperability criteria.
Private sector cyber resilience and the role of data diodesOllie Whitehouse
This whitepaper intended for enterprise architects and cyber security professionals looks at the role of data diodes in modern network design and operation.
With the increasing number of data breaches and cyber attacks, it's becoming clear that traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Zero Trust security is an approach that assumes no user, device, or network is trustworthy by default. This seminar will explore the concept of Zero Trust and its application to data security.
During this seminar, we will cover a range of topics related to Zero Trust and data security, including the history and evolution of Zero Trust, the key principles of Zero Trust, and the different applications of Zero Trust in data security. We will also discuss the impact of Zero Trust on the job market and the skills required to work effectively with this approach.
Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions, attendees will gain a comprehensive understanding of the potential benefits of implementing a Zero Trust approach to data security. They will leave the seminar with practical insights and strategies to effectively leverage Zero Trust to protect their organization's data.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this seminar, participants will be able to:
1. Understand the history and evolution of Zero Trust and its application to data security.
2. Gain insights into the key principles of Zero Trust and the different applications of this approach in data security.
3. Learn about the potential benefits and challenges of implementing a Zero Trust approach to data security.
4. Develop practical strategies for effectively leveraging Zero Trust to protect their organization's data.
5. Network with other industry professionals to share insights and best practices.
(SACON) Jim Hietala - Zero Trust Architecture: From Hype to RealityPriyanka Aash
Zero Trust Architecture rethinks strategies to secure corporate assets. ZTA may allow us to create more enduring security architectures, with less entropy vs. today's security architectures. However, lack of enabling standards is causing confusion about what ZTA is and vendor hype isn't helping either. This session will describe the current state of ZTA, and standards initiatives that may help bring clarity and reduce barriers to adoption.
The first brochure for SMi Group's 3rd annual Oil & Gas Cyber Security conference & exhibition is here. Don't miss the Early Bird deadline and contact Alia Malick if you want to get involved.
This Special Report from the Security for Business Innovation Council identifies four technology trends -- cloud computing, social media, big data, and mobile devices -- as game-changers for 2013 and offers concrete guidance on how security teams can meet these requirements.
Zero Trust: Redefining Security in the Digital AgeArnold Antoo
Delve into the transformative realm of Zero Trust Architecture and witness its revolutionary impact on cybersecurity practices. This comprehensive exploration navigates the fundamental principles, practical applications, and strategic considerations of Zero Trust, empowering you to fortify your organization's defenses against modern cyber threats. Discover the tools, technologies, and methodologies driving Zero Trust implementation, and gain valuable insights into its benefits and challenges in today's dynamic digital landscape.
Infrastructure Security by Sivamurthy HiremathClubHack
With the development of technology, the interdependence of various infrastructures has increased, which also enhanced their vulnerabilities. The National Information Infrastructure security concerns the nation’s stability and economic security. So far, the research in Internet security primarily focused on securing the information rather than securing the infrastructure itself.
The pervasive and ubiquitous nature of the Internet coupled with growing concerns about cyber attacks we need immediate solutions for securing the Internet infrastructure. Given the prevailing threat situation, there is a compelling need to develop Hardware redesign architectures, Algorithms, and Protocols to realize a dependable Internet infrastructure. In order to achieve this goal, the first and foremost step is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the security threats and existing solutions. These attempts to fulfil this important step by providing classification of Security attacks are classified into four main categories: DNS hacking, Routing table poisoning, Packet mistreatment, and Denial-of-Service attacks. We are generally discussing on the existing Infrastructure solutions for each of these categories, and also outline a methodology for developing secured Nation.
Critical Infrastructure Security by Subodh BelgiClubHack
Industrial Automation & Control Systems are an integral part of various manufacturing & process industries as well as national critical infrastructure. Concerns regarding cyber-security of control systems are related to both the legacy nature of some of the systems as well as the growing trend to connect industrial control systems to corporate networks. These concerns have led to a number of identified vulnerabilities and have introduced new categories of threats that have not been seen before in the industrial control systems domain. Many of the legacy systems may not have appropriate security capabilities that can defend against modern day threats, and the requirements for availability and performance can preclude using contemporary cyber-security solutions. To address cyber-security issues for industrial control systems, a clear understanding of the security challenges and specific defensive countermeasures is required. The session will highlight some of the latest cyber security risks faced by industrial automation and control systems along with essential security controls & countermeasures.
Become the best version of most in-demand cybersecurity experts with the best cybersecurity certifications to guide OT security frameworks. Foresee cybersecurity threats as a specialized OT security professional and gain big!
Read more: https://shorturl.at/jsuGS
Never Compromise Your Mission: 5 Ways to Strengthen Data and Network Security...Unisys Corporation
To learn more visit: http://www.unisys.com/stealth
For years, security involved layering perimeter defenses and physical technology infrastructure that drove up operations and IT costs. But advanced, innovative technologies are driving public sector leaders to step outside the conventional Band-Aid approach. A new breed of public sector security opportunities around software-defined networking has emerged – one that strengthens security and cuts costs. The key – hide all endpoints completely from attackers so there’s no vector to target. There are five ways public sector leaders can increase security and decrease costs:
Cloak your endpoints and go undetectable;
Segment your data center by using communities of interest;
Isolate disparate networks;
Move mission-critical workloads to a more secure cloud;
Convert existing computing devices into secure communications tools.
Similar to Security and smart grid what you need to know john chowdhury 2012 final (20)
Here are some reasons.....
Too many moving parts (from people management, scheduling, constructions crews to light reading)
It’s not one size fit’s all (a design can be perfect for an Urban environment while may be totally wrong for the Suburban or Rural topology)
It’s hard to find good trained people
Constant training is required for Technology, Standards and Process
Weather, permits and coordination between the stakeholders
Technology design and configuration: There are three parts in an FTTH network: the optical line terminal (OLT), optical network terminal (ONT) and the optical distribution network (ODN ). ODN strongly impacts the total cost, system performance and reliability of FTTH networks) has five components: feeder, optical cable distribution node, cable distribution part, cable access point and home access
Universal testing
Lack of Project Management tool which is easy to use, track budget, inventory and has easy to use knowledge repository
Feasibility of AMI and Smart Grid in Brazil - Lessons Learned - botelho chowd...John Chowdhury
Is Smart Grid and AMI Feasible for the Brazilian Utilities? Lessons learned from completing a two year project in Brazil with 5 different Distribution Companies in 4 different states.
Doe Oai Audit Report On Sg Program Jan 2012John Chowdhury
Federal Grant Recipients Lack Cybersecurity Plans
Cybersecurity plans submitted as part of the U.S. Department of Energy\'s (DOE) Smart Grid Investment Grant (SGIG) program were, in some cases, incomplete or insufficient, according to an internal investigation.
Audits of the SGIG program, performed by the DOE\'s Office of Audits and Inspections (OAI), were prompted by two reports - the OAI\'s "Federal Energy Regulatory Commission\'s Monitoring of Power Grid Cyber Security" and the U.S. Government Accountability Office\'s "Electricity Grid Modernization" - that identified weaknesses in cybersecurity guidelines.
Attached is the DOE Report for your file.
Electric utility primer john chowdhury 2012 finalJohn Chowdhury
A comprehensive analysis of US electric utility industry. Understand US Electric Industry
Regulatory Landscape
Key Utility Processes
How Smart Grid can Benefit the Industry
Example Components
UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series, part 4DianaGray10
Welcome to UiPath Test Automation using UiPath Test Suite series part 4. In this session, we will cover Test Manager overview along with SAP heatmap.
The UiPath Test Manager overview with SAP heatmap webinar offers a concise yet comprehensive exploration of the role of a Test Manager within SAP environments, coupled with the utilization of heatmaps for effective testing strategies.
Participants will gain insights into the responsibilities, challenges, and best practices associated with test management in SAP projects. Additionally, the webinar delves into the significance of heatmaps as a visual aid for identifying testing priorities, areas of risk, and resource allocation within SAP landscapes. Through this session, attendees can expect to enhance their understanding of test management principles while learning practical approaches to optimize testing processes in SAP environments using heatmap visualization techniques
What will you get from this session?
1. Insights into SAP testing best practices
2. Heatmap utilization for testing
3. Optimization of testing processes
4. Demo
Topics covered:
Execution from the test manager
Orchestrator execution result
Defect reporting
SAP heatmap example with demo
Speaker:
Deepak Rai, Automation Practice Lead, Boundaryless Group and UiPath MVP
Slack (or Teams) Automation for Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Soluti...Jeffrey Haguewood
Sidekick Solutions uses Bonterra Impact Management (fka Social Solutions Apricot) and automation solutions to integrate data for business workflows.
We believe integration and automation are essential to user experience and the promise of efficient work through technology. Automation is the critical ingredient to realizing that full vision. We develop integration products and services for Bonterra Case Management software to support the deployment of automations for a variety of use cases.
This video focuses on the notifications, alerts, and approval requests using Slack for Bonterra Impact Management. The solutions covered in this webinar can also be deployed for Microsoft Teams.
Interested in deploying notification automations for Bonterra Impact Management? Contact us at sales@sidekicksolutionsllc.com to discuss next steps.
Builder.ai Founder Sachin Dev Duggal's Strategic Approach to Create an Innova...Ramesh Iyer
In today's fast-changing business world, Companies that adapt and embrace new ideas often need help to keep up with the competition. However, fostering a culture of innovation takes much work. It takes vision, leadership and willingness to take risks in the right proportion. Sachin Dev Duggal, co-founder of Builder.ai, has perfected the art of this balance, creating a company culture where creativity and growth are nurtured at each stage.
Search and Society: Reimagining Information Access for Radical FuturesBhaskar Mitra
The field of Information retrieval (IR) is currently undergoing a transformative shift, at least partly due to the emerging applications of generative AI to information access. In this talk, we will deliberate on the sociotechnical implications of generative AI for information access. We will argue that there is both a critical necessity and an exciting opportunity for the IR community to re-center our research agendas on societal needs while dismantling the artificial separation between the work on fairness, accountability, transparency, and ethics in IR and the rest of IR research. Instead of adopting a reactionary strategy of trying to mitigate potential social harms from emerging technologies, the community should aim to proactively set the research agenda for the kinds of systems we should build inspired by diverse explicitly stated sociotechnical imaginaries. The sociotechnical imaginaries that underpin the design and development of information access technologies needs to be explicitly articulated, and we need to develop theories of change in context of these diverse perspectives. Our guiding future imaginaries must be informed by other academic fields, such as democratic theory and critical theory, and should be co-developed with social science scholars, legal scholars, civil rights and social justice activists, and artists, among others.
DevOps and Testing slides at DASA ConnectKari Kakkonen
My and Rik Marselis slides at 30.5.2024 DASA Connect conference. We discuss about what is testing, then what is agile testing and finally what is Testing in DevOps. Finally we had lovely workshop with the participants trying to find out different ways to think about quality and testing in different parts of the DevOps infinity loop.
Essentials of Automations: Optimizing FME Workflows with ParametersSafe Software
Are you looking to streamline your workflows and boost your projects’ efficiency? Do you find yourself searching for ways to add flexibility and control over your FME workflows? If so, you’re in the right place.
Join us for an insightful dive into the world of FME parameters, a critical element in optimizing workflow efficiency. This webinar marks the beginning of our three-part “Essentials of Automation” series. This first webinar is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to utilize parameters effectively: enhancing the flexibility, maintainability, and user control of your FME projects.
Here’s what you’ll gain:
- Essentials of FME Parameters: Understand the pivotal role of parameters, including Reader/Writer, Transformer, User, and FME Flow categories. Discover how they are the key to unlocking automation and optimization within your workflows.
- Practical Applications in FME Form: Delve into key user parameter types including choice, connections, and file URLs. Allow users to control how a workflow runs, making your workflows more reusable. Learn to import values and deliver the best user experience for your workflows while enhancing accuracy.
- Optimization Strategies in FME Flow: Explore the creation and strategic deployment of parameters in FME Flow, including the use of deployment and geometry parameters, to maximize workflow efficiency.
- Pro Tips for Success: Gain insights on parameterizing connections and leveraging new features like Conditional Visibility for clarity and simplicity.
We’ll wrap up with a glimpse into future webinars, followed by a Q&A session to address your specific questions surrounding this topic.
Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your FME expertise and drive your projects to new heights of efficiency.
GDG Cloud Southlake #33: Boule & Rebala: Effective AppSec in SDLC using Deplo...James Anderson
Effective Application Security in Software Delivery lifecycle using Deployment Firewall and DBOM
The modern software delivery process (or the CI/CD process) includes many tools, distributed teams, open-source code, and cloud platforms. Constant focus on speed to release software to market, along with the traditional slow and manual security checks has caused gaps in continuous security as an important piece in the software supply chain. Today organizations feel more susceptible to external and internal cyber threats due to the vast attack surface in their applications supply chain and the lack of end-to-end governance and risk management.
The software team must secure its software delivery process to avoid vulnerability and security breaches. This needs to be achieved with existing tool chains and without extensive rework of the delivery processes. This talk will present strategies and techniques for providing visibility into the true risk of the existing vulnerabilities, preventing the introduction of security issues in the software, resolving vulnerabilities in production environments quickly, and capturing the deployment bill of materials (DBOM).
Speakers:
Bob Boule
Robert Boule is a technology enthusiast with PASSION for technology and making things work along with a knack for helping others understand how things work. He comes with around 20 years of solution engineering experience in application security, software continuous delivery, and SaaS platforms. He is known for his dynamic presentations in CI/CD and application security integrated in software delivery lifecycle.
Gopinath Rebala
Gopinath Rebala is the CTO of OpsMx, where he has overall responsibility for the machine learning and data processing architectures for Secure Software Delivery. Gopi also has a strong connection with our customers, leading design and architecture for strategic implementations. Gopi is a frequent speaker and well-known leader in continuous delivery and integrating security into software delivery.
Kubernetes & AI - Beauty and the Beast !?! @KCD Istanbul 2024Tobias Schneck
As AI technology is pushing into IT I was wondering myself, as an “infrastructure container kubernetes guy”, how get this fancy AI technology get managed from an infrastructure operational view? Is it possible to apply our lovely cloud native principals as well? What benefit’s both technologies could bring to each other?
Let me take this questions and provide you a short journey through existing deployment models and use cases for AI software. On practical examples, we discuss what cloud/on-premise strategy we may need for applying it to our own infrastructure to get it to work from an enterprise perspective. I want to give an overview about infrastructure requirements and technologies, what could be beneficial or limiting your AI use cases in an enterprise environment. An interactive Demo will give you some insides, what approaches I got already working for real.
Key Trends Shaping the Future of Infrastructure.pdfCheryl Hung
Keynote at DIGIT West Expo, Glasgow on 29 May 2024.
Cheryl Hung, ochery.com
Sr Director, Infrastructure Ecosystem, Arm.
The key trends across hardware, cloud and open-source; exploring how these areas are likely to mature and develop over the short and long-term, and then considering how organisations can position themselves to adapt and thrive.
Let's dive deeper into the world of ODC! Ricardo Alves (OutSystems) will join us to tell all about the new Data Fabric. After that, Sezen de Bruijn (OutSystems) will get into the details on how to best design a sturdy architecture within ODC.
Epistemic Interaction - tuning interfaces to provide information for AI supportAlan Dix
Paper presented at SYNERGY workshop at AVI 2024, Genoa, Italy. 3rd June 2024
https://alandix.com/academic/papers/synergy2024-epistemic/
As machine learning integrates deeper into human-computer interactions, the concept of epistemic interaction emerges, aiming to refine these interactions to enhance system adaptability. This approach encourages minor, intentional adjustments in user behaviour to enrich the data available for system learning. This paper introduces epistemic interaction within the context of human-system communication, illustrating how deliberate interaction design can improve system understanding and adaptation. Through concrete examples, we demonstrate the potential of epistemic interaction to significantly advance human-computer interaction by leveraging intuitive human communication strategies to inform system design and functionality, offering a novel pathway for enriching user-system engagements.