Agenda

IIoT World ICS Cybersecurity Day 2024

Empowering Innovation: IIoT Insights and Opportunities for Businesses and Society
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Event Opening
  • Lucian Fogoros
    Lucian Fogoros
    Co-Founder
    IIoT World
    Lucian Fogoros
    Lucian Fogoros
    Co-Founder
    IIoT World
    An entrepreneurial software engineer with global business leadership experience and a passion for digital transformation. Lucian has worked in the industrial software and automation industry since 1998. He holds a BSEE from Cleveland State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurial Finance from Case Western Reserve University. He has worked in various positions: software development, product development, training, marketing, pre-sales, product management, M&A integration and global marketing. Lucian has served as the World Trade Center Cleveland Representative for Eastern Europe and as a Board Member for the Promisepartner.biz. He teaches in the Electrical & Computer Science Department at Cleveland State University (CSU) focusing on Industrial Automation & Industrial IoT and currently serves on the Board of Industry Advisors, Engineering Technology, CSU. He was selected to represent the United States in Europe for Technology and Services on the economic trade mission lead by Dr. Samuel Bodman, undersecretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Interests: skiing, playing soccer, global travel.
Securing Legacy Systems in the Industrial Setting
Sponsored by TXOne Networks

As many industrial environments still rely on legacy systems that were not designed with current security threats in mind, this session will provide actionable insights into safeguarding these critical assets.
Attendees will learn about the latest advancements in security technologies specifically designed for legacy systems, including real-world case studies demonstrating successful implementations. Discover how to integrate cutting-edge security measures without disrupting operations, and gain insights into the latest threat intelligence and mitigation strategies tailored for legacy infrastructure.
  • Debbie Lay
    Debbie Lay
    Principal Sales Engineer
    TXOne Networks
    Debbie Lay
    Debbie Lay
    Principal Sales Engineer
    TXOne Networks
    Debbie Lay is a Principal Sales Engineer at TXOne Networks, a global leader in OT/ICS security. With her vast experience as a network security engineer for organizations in various industries, Debbie is focused on all aspects of solution design, deployment, and implementation of cybersecurity strategies for operational efficiency and secure processing. Debbie has over 25 years of security experience representing security companies from firewalls/vpn, Data Governance Solutions and Endpoint Security companies.
  • Thomas Menze
    Thomas Menze
    Senior Consultant
    ARC Advisory Group
    Thomas Menze
    Thomas Menze
    Senior Consultant
    ARC Advisory Group
    Thomas is part of the automation team at ARC covering process industry related topics in Europe and is located in ARC’s offices in Germany.

    Thomas’ focus areas are Distributed Control Systems (DCS), functional safety, IT security, energy efficiency, and physical layer components between the field instruments and control room.

    At ARC, Thomas specializes in process automation trends, technical customer expectations, and market research. He is also experienced in strategic marketing and mergers & acquisitions. Thomas has a strong background in the process market with MTL Instruments, KHS AG in Germany and the US.
  • Cam Cullen
    Cam Cullen
    CMO
    BlastWave
    Cam Cullen
    Cam Cullen
    CMO
    BlastWave
    Cam Cullen is the CMO at BlastWave and has followed internet security trends for almost all of his 20+ year career. He has a deep technical background in telecoms, internet applications, and network security. He has held senior marketing and product management roles at Sandvine, Procera Networks, Allot Communications, Quarry Technologies, Reef Point Systems, and 3Com. He began his career in the US Air Force and at the National Security Agency.
  • Munish Walther-Puri
    Munish Walther-Puri
    Risk Advisor & Security Strategist (Former Director of Cyber Risk for City of New York)
    NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs
    Munish Walther-Puri
    Munish Walther-Puri
    Risk Advisor & Security Strategist (Former Director of Cyber Risk for City of New York)
    NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs
    Munish Walther-Puri (he/him) is a seasoned security strategist and risk advisor, having worked on cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, geopolitics, supply chain, terrorism, and fraud. He is the former Director of Cyber Risk for New York City Cyber Command. He also teaches a graduate course on cyber resilience and critical infrastructure at NYU.

    Prior to working for the City of New York, he led analysis and intelligence for a dark web monitoring company, advised startups in corporate investigations, encrypted communications, and political risk, and consulted independently on applying technology and analytics to geopolitical analysis, forecasting, and open-source intelligence analysis. He also spent time at a large American bank, working on the intersection of fraud, cyber investigations, and terrorism, and at a leading think tank, focused on nuclear policy and international security with a focus on Asia.

    Munish is a Life member of the Council on Foreign Relations and is a co-founder and advisor to the Fletcher Political Risk Group. He is an active member of the analyst and intelligence community and has served on the Program Committees for GSX and USENIX Enigma, OSAC’s Women in Security Committee, and as a Yale Cyber Leadership Forum Fellow. He is an ally for the #ShareTheMicInCyber campaign and an Eagle Scout.
Enterprise Risk and Compliance: A C-Suite Dilemma
Sponsored by ABB

In an era of rising cyber threats, enterprise risk and compliance have become top priorities for the C-suite. This session will dive into how industrial leaders can protect their critical assets while navigating the complex world of cybersecurity. With advanced threats emerging daily, managing cybersecurity risk is not just an IT issue—it’s a boardroom conversation.
  • Rob Putman
    Rob Putman
    Global Manager - Cyber Security Services
    ABB Process Automation
    Rob Putman
    Rob Putman
    Global Manager - Cyber Security Services
    ABB Process Automation
    Rob Putman, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is currently a Global Manager - Cyber Security Services at ABB Process Automation. Rob Putman holds a MBA @ University of Redlands. With a robust skill set that includes Product Management, SDLC, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software, Agile Methodologies and more, Rob Putman contributes valuable insights to the industry.
  • Sid Snitkin
    Sid Snitkin
    Vice-President, Cybersecurity Services
    ARC Advisory Group
    Sid Snitkin
    Sid Snitkin
    Vice-President, Cybersecurity Services
    ARC Advisory Group
    Sid Snitkin is a senior member of ARC Advisory Group where he has primary responsibility for developing the strategic direction for ARC’s cyber security products and services.

    Sid has over 30 years of experience in automation, information systems, and manufacturing, with particular emphasis in the Metals Industry. Sid has been with ARC for 20 years and has published numerous studies and strategic reports on Asset Lifecycle Management, Supply Chain Management, Analytics, and Industrial Cyber Security. Prior to ARC his professional career covered a broad range of engineering, managerial, and senior executive positions with global electrical and mechanical equipment suppliers to the Metals Industry.

    Sid holds a B.S. and M.S. in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University, and an M.B.A. and Ph.D. in Operations Research and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Pittsburgh. In his spare time, Sid also teaches MBA courses in Statistics, Operations Management, and Risk Management. His teaching career spans 20 years and includes positions at the University of Pittsburgh Katz Graduate School of Business and the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
  • Eric Byres, P.Eng, ISA Fellow
    Eric Byres, P.Eng, ISA Fellow
    Senior Vice President - Software Intelligence
    Exiger
    Eric Byres, P.Eng, ISA Fellow
    Eric Byres, P.Eng, ISA Fellow
    Senior Vice President - Software Intelligence
    Exiger
    Eric Byres is widely recognized as one of the world’s top experts in the field of SCADA security. As the inventor of the Tofino Security technology, Eric and his partner Joann guided the product through its evolution from academic research project and startup to successful acquisition by Belden Inc (NYSE: BDC). Tofino received numerous industry awards and was licensed by industry giants such as Honeywell, Schneider Electric and Caterpillar. Today it is probably the most widely deployed ICS-specific firewall in the world.

    Eric is also known for his leadership in international standards and research for ICS/SCADA security. As the founder of the BCIT Critical Infrastructure Security Centre, he shaped it into one of North America’s leading academic facilities in ICS security, culminating in a SANS Institute Security Leadership Award in 2006. At the same time, he provided guidance to government security agencies, and major energy companies on protection for critical infrastructures. He was the chair of the ISA SP-99 Security Technologies Working Group, and the Canadian representative for the IEC TC65/WG10 standards effort.

    Some of Eric’s achievements include testifying to the US Congress on the “Security of Industrial Control Systems in National Critical Infrastructures” as well as receiving awards from international organizations. These include the IEEE Outstanding Industry Applications Article Prize in 2000, the 2004 “Donald P. Eckman Award” and the 2005 “Keith Otto Award” presented by the International Society of Automation (ISA). Eric was made an ISA Fellow in 2009 and given ISA’s highest honor, “Excellence in Leadership”, in 2013. Eric was also the inventor of the Achilles Test Platform (now owned by GE) and was the founder of Byres Research Inc. and Artemis Systems Engineering. Today Eric provides technology and market guidance to companies entering the ICS market, as well as policy guidance for companies involved in the operation of critical infrastructures.
  • Laline Carvalho-Neff
    Laline Carvalho-Neff
    Vice President - Senior Analyst
    Moody's Corporation
    Laline Carvalho-Neff
    Laline Carvalho-Neff
    Vice President - Senior Analyst
    Moody's Corporation
    Laline Carvalho-Neff is a Vice President and Senior Analyst at Moody's Investors Service. In her role, she is responsible for analyzing and providing credit ratings for a wide range of companies and industries. Laline brings extensive experience in financial analysis and risk assessment, playing a key role in shaping the credit outlook of Moody's diverse portfolio.
  • Hamish Mackenzie
    Hamish Mackenzie
    Founder
    Mackenzie Advisory & Coaching
    Hamish Mackenzie
    Hamish Mackenzie
    Founder
    Mackenzie Advisory & Coaching
    Hamish Mackenzie is the valuable difference champion.

    Author, facilitator, advisor and coach, he helps international technology businesses identify new customer value and monetize it.

    Working with business owners, CEOs and their senior executive teams, Hamish has over a decade’s worth of stunningly successful projects for startups, SMEs and large corporates across Europe, the US and Japan under his belt.
Securing the Perimeter: Cybersecurity at the Edge for OT LAN and Edge Networks
Sponsored by Fortinet

Industrial asset owners experience unique challenges and security considerations when securing their network perimeter, focusing on OT LAN and Edge Networks. With the increasing integration of IT/OT environments and the exposure of the network perimeter to external networks, this session explores threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical networks, along with mitigation strategies. Our panel will discuss integrated security management of the LAN and Edge Networks in OT, the benefits of a unified approach for configuration, maintenance, and security operations and LAN Edge and SASE extensions, highlighting how these enable the extension of unified security across the smallest and most remote sites.
  • Rod Locke
    Rod Locke
    Director of Product Management – OT
    Fortinet
    Rod Locke
    Rod Locke
    Director of Product Management – OT
    Fortinet
    Rod has been in the OT security industry for over 15 years, working in vulnerability testing, OT-specific network security, and embedded product security in past roles at Wurldtech, GE Digital, and Sierra Wireless. Rod is a Director of Product Management at Fortinet, focused on OT threat protection.
  • Bill Nazario
    Bill Nazario
    Senior Security Sales Expert - AME
    Orange Business
    Bill Nazario
    Bill Nazario
    Senior Security Sales Expert - AME
    Orange Business
    Bill Nazario, a Senior Solutions Sales Expert at Orange in the Americas, boasts a stellar 19-year career with technical expertise, strategic vision, and business development skills. His journey at Orange has taken him through various presales technical positions, from Presales Engineering to Solutions Partner, showcasing his adaptability and excellence. In his role, he has leveraged Orange Business' full portfolio to support sales and customer engagements.

    Three years ago, Bill took on a pivotal role as a senior security sales expert within Orange Cyberdefense, focusing on business development and managing strategic partnerships across the Americas with giants like Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Zscaler, and Checkpoint. His work includes developing go-to-market strategies, enhancing sales enablement, and partnership management.

    Bill's telecommunications and cyber defense leadership significantly impacts Orange, positioning him as a key figure in the industry's future in the Americas.
  • Alexandru Suditu
    Alexandru Suditu
    General Manager
    Enevo Cybersec
    Alexandru Suditu
    Alexandru Suditu
    General Manager
    Enevo Cybersec
    Alexandru Suditu is Infrastructure & Security Manager at ENEVO Group, having designed and implemented secure IT&C infrastructures from the ground up for companies in the energy sector. He delivered complete ITC hardware and software solutions for 2 Hydropower Plants, 4 turnkey Local Dispatch Centers for energy generation units and 14 Renewable Power Plants. Prior to joining ENEVO, Alex was a member of the Security and Risk Management Task-Force at European Central Bank, and engaged in a Proof of Concept for the European System of Central Banks concerning Change Management. Granted recognition as a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) by ISACA, holds a Master’s Degree in Information Security from Royal Holloway, University of London and a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecom from Polytechnic University of Bucharest.
Regulatory Compliance and ICS Security
Sponsored by Keyfactor

As industries face increasing scrutiny and stringent regulations, ensuring compliance while maintaining robust security measures is more important than ever. Attendees will gain insights into the latest regulatory frameworks, compliance strategies, and practical solutions for protecting ICS environments.

Learn from experts about integrating compliance into your security posture, leveraging advanced technologies to meet regulatory standards, and preparing for future regulatory trends. This session is essential for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape and ensuring the resilience and reliability of your ICS operations.
  • Ellen Boehm
    Ellen Boehm
    SVP of Global IoT Strategy & Operations
    Keyfactor
    Ellen Boehm
    Ellen Boehm
    SVP of Global IoT Strategy & Operations
    Keyfactor
    Ellen leads the go to market strategy for Keyfactor's IoT business focusing around digital identity security solutions for the IoT device manufacturer market. Ellen is passionate about IoT and helping customers establish strong security implementations for the lifecycle of their overall IoT systems.

    Ellen has 17+ years experience leading new product development with a focus on IoT and connected products in Lighting controls, Smart Cities, Connected buildings and Smart Home technology. Ellen has held leadership roles in Product & Engineering at General Electric and Sky Technologies over her career.
  • Jack Wolosewicz
    Jack Wolosewicz
    CEO/CTO
    Cyberus Labs
    Jack Wolosewicz
    Jack Wolosewicz
    CEO/CTO
    Cyberus Labs
    Co-Founder of Cyberus. Holder of numerous patents in telecommunications, VLSI chip design and cybersecurity.
    Serial entrepreneur, Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from CCNY, PhD in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT.
  • Sander Rotmensen
    Sander Rotmensen
    Head of Internal Startup - Cybersecurity for OT
    Siemens AG
    Sander Rotmensen
    Sander Rotmensen
    Head of Internal Startup - Cybersecurity for OT
    Siemens AG
    Sander Rotmensen leads an internal start-up at Siemens AG in Nuremberg, specializing in OT cybersecurity. He is responsible for SINEC Security Guard, a cloud-native solution from Siemens Digital Industries for detecting vulnerabilities and attacks based on risk assessments.

    Sander Rotmensen began his career in 2005 at Siemens Nederland N.V. as a technical consultant for industrial automation networks, focusing on Industrial WLAN. In 2008, he moved to Germany to Siemens AG in Nuernberg, where he became a technical consultant for industrial wireless communication. He then became the product manager for SCALANCE W, Siemens' Industrial WLAN portfolio. Between 2014 and 2018, he was responsible for marketing and product management of RUGGEDCOM network components at Siemens Canada Ltd., which are used in extreme industrial environments.

    After returning to Germany, he took over responsibility for the product portfolio for Industrial 5G, Industrial WLAN, industrial routers, and the SINEMA Remote Connect management platform for remote access as Director of Industrial Wireless Communication Products at Siemens AG in Nuremberg.
  • Hamish Mackenzie
    Hamish Mackenzie
    Founder
    Mackenzie Advisory & Coaching
    Hamish Mackenzie
    Hamish Mackenzie
    Founder
    Mackenzie Advisory & Coaching
    Hamish Mackenzie is the valuable difference champion.

    Author, facilitator, advisor and coach, he helps international technology businesses identify new customer value and monetize it.

    Working with business owners, CEOs and their senior executive teams, Hamish has over a decade’s worth of stunningly successful projects for startups, SMEs and large corporates across Europe, the US and Japan under his belt.
Agenda - ICS Cybersecurity Day, October 2024