The seminar will cover SCADA master planning, cybersecurity threats and measures to enhance SCADA cybersecurity, alternative communication mechanisms through which SCADA systems communicate with field equipment, and a comparison of situational awareness graphics versus traditional graphics.
Topic Include:
- SCADA
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Cybersecurity
- Network Communications
Agenda:
7:30 – 8:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, Networking
8:00 – 8:30 AM Opening Remarks by WEAT and the E&IC Committee, Welcome and Introduction of speakers
8:30 – 9:15 AM Speaker 1 - SCADA Master Planning – Kevin Patel, PE (McKim & Creed)
9:15 – 10:00 AM Speaker 2 - Cybersecurity Threat Landscape – DRAGOS
10:00 – 10:15 AM Networking Break
10:15 – 11:00 AM Speaker 3 – Cybersecurity Considerations for SCADA – Randy Peterson (SJRA)
11:00 – 11:45 AM Speaker 4 - Communication Alternatives: Radio/Fiber/Cellular – Paul Mercier (Phoenix Contact)
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM Lunch served
12 – 1:00 PM Panel Discussion: Situational Awareness vs Traditional Graphics:
- Moderator – Rick Hidalgo, PE (McKim & Creed)
- Panelist 1 – Antuione Bargains, PE (NTMWD)
- Panelist 2 – Marcos Ojeda (Prime Controls)
- Panelist 3 – Lamont Bonner (City of Arlington, TX)
- Panelist 4 – Justin Stroupe (New Braunfels Utilities)