London, UK (PRWEB UK) 27 February 2014
"The EU’s cyber security agency ENISA signals that assessing the threats for smart grids is crucial for their protection and is therefore a key element in ensuring energy availability.
Security is crucial for gaining the trust of the EU citizens on using these services. However, there are many security challenges to overcome in order to ensure their successful deployment." (ENISA, Press-Release, Jan 30, 2014).
Konstantinos Moulinos, Expert in Network & Information Security, ENISA, will be speaking at the 4th annual European Smart Grid Cyber and SCADA Security Conference (London, 10-11/03/2014) on "Minimum Security Measures for Smart Grids".
This industry leading event will address the latest updates on the threat landscape of cyber-attacks, as well as privacy, integrity and security of data involving Smart Grid technology.
Event's website: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014cybergrids6.asp
Confirmed attendees include: Aegis London, Alliander N.V., BP, Brunel University, California Water and Power Company, Con Edison of New York, Devoteam Consulting, E.ON Sverige AB, Eandis, Electric Power Research Institute, Electricity North West, ENEL Engineering and Research, Energinet.dk, ENCS, European Network and Information Security Agency, EON Metering GmbH, ESMIG, Frazer-Nash Consultancy, Navigant Research, NXP Semiconductors, Omicron Electronics, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology, PWC, Qatar Computing Research Institute, Serious Organised Crime Agency, SSE, Statnett SF, swissgrid AG and many more.
Keynote Speakers Include:
- Konstantinos Moulinos, Expert in Network & Information Security, ENISA
- Martin Visser, Security Officer Process Automation, Waternet
- Henrik Magnusson, Technical Strategy Manager for the Future Networks team , Scottish and Southern Energy
- Rudolf Baumann, Chairman of the Transmission Security Cooperation, Senior Advisor Operations, swissgrid AG
- Aaron Goater, Energy Adviser, Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology
- Steve Brunasso, Manager of Security and Networking, California Water and Power Company
- Rob van Bekkum, Program Manager, European Network for Cyber Security
- Daniela Pestonesi, Automation and Diagnostics, Enel Engineering & Research SpA
- Galen Rasche, Technical Executive, Electric Power Research Institute and many more.
For more information about this event and how to register, contact Ali Ahmad on +44 (0) 20 7827 6148 or e-mail aahmad(at)smi-online(dot)co(dot)uk.
European Smart Grid Cyber and SCADA Security is proud to be sponsored by DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability, Check Point Software Technologies, ViaSat, Waterfall Security and Palo Alto Networks. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Sadia Malick, Director, via smalick(at)smi-online(dot)co(dot)uk or call +44 (0) 207 827 6748.
Event's website: http://www.smi-online.co.uk/2014cybergrids6.asp
Contact for media-partners: Julia Rotar, jrotar(at)smi-online(dot)co(dot)uk