Energy delivery systems contain a mix of legacy and modernized components and controls, and must provide critical power services 24/7/365. These utility systems must be designed, installed, operated, and maintained to survive a cyber or physical security incident while sustaining critical functions. In light of the ever-evolving and advancing nature of threats to the smart grid and overall power networks, utility professionals must continually refine and develop their strategies for meeting both cyber and physical threat to the network.

Cyber Security for the Next-Gen Smart Grid, May 16-17, 2017 in Washington, D.C., is a unique Forum in which to network with utility industry professionals and regulators who are on the front lines of security critical energy infrastructures and networks. The two-day, focused conference will examine the latest technologies for enhancing smart grid security and reducing risk, as well as best practices and key lessons learned to date in the ever-evolving challenge to ensure end-to-end grid security for utility companies. Topics to be addressed include:

Evolution of the cyber threat for utility networks Impact of cyber threat / cyber security on the energy delivery business model Latest advances in cyber security technologies Malware developments and strategies Physical grid security issues Assessing and monitoring risk effectively Managing security incidents Key lessons learned from recent cyber incidents Internet of Things (IoT) security implications for utilities

Current state of cybersecurity standards development Developing, coordinating, and implementing critical infrastructure policies Consequence-driven, Cyber-informed Engineering Situational awareness, common vulnerability analysis, and threat assessment Upgrading technology to meet evolving risks Building a culture of security Rapidly sharing threat, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies Securing the evolving distribution network

The smart grid is changing the landscape of the nation's power grid as we know it. We are now seeing universal interconnectivity of devices in critical facilities speaking to the same backend systems that speak to end-user IoT devices in homes.

But with rapidly changing technology comes rapidly advancing threats. This focused event will examine these recent and newly emerging threats and vulnerabilities in the smart grid, as well as discuss effective business and technology strategies for meeting the evolving challenge head on. Previously obscure technologies are rapidly becoming some of the greatest risks to utilities and their end users. Join us in Washington to assess your organization's cyber and physical security risk, and how to effectively safeguard your operations going forward.