- October 16, 2017
- Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
The International Society of Automation (ISA) and its Corporate Partner, Honeywell Process Solutions, will co-host a free webinar on 3 November 2017 on how to address cybersecurity concerns in gas metering and data management.
The webinar, which will be held from 12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time, will feature two automation experts: Pierre Dufour, Global Product Marketing Manager at Honeywell Process Solutions; and Steve Mustard, automation consultant.
"In today's highly connected world, with increasingly sophisticated electronic threats, it is unrealistic to assume natural gas delivery systems are isolated or immune from various forms of compromise," says Dufour. "It is essential to proactively identify and mitigate cyber-risks. This webinar discusses the need for gas providers to gain greater visibility into their security posture and describes ways to address threats to gas metering and data management infrastructure.
"Cybersecurity is a crucial topic throughout the process industries, and particularly in the energy sector, so you don't want to miss this webinar," added Dufour. "Companies require integrated solutions providing seamless connectivity and secure, round-the-clock access to data and diagnostics."
"ISA welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with Honeywell Process Solutions on a free webinar that provides valuable information to our members, customers and others in the automation community on a subject of key consideration," says Jennifer Halsey, ISA's Director of Marketing & Communications. "Due to the critical nature of the energy grid, it's important for gas companies to improve the overall security of their metering installed base and reduce the chances of vulnerabilities being exploited."
About the presenters
Pierre Dufour, Global Product Marketing Manager, Honeywell Process Solutions, has been with Honeywell for more than 20 years. He holds an engineering degree in electronics and a master's degree in business administration. Dufour has worked in multiple departments, including Technology, and as a Product Specialist and Marketing Manager. He is located at the Honeywell Mercury Instruments site in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Steve Mustard is an independent automation consultant and subject-matter expert of ISA and its umbrella association, the Automation Federation. He also is an ISA Executive Board member. Backed by nearly 30 years of software development experience, Mustard specializes in: the development and management of real-time embedded equipment and automation systems; and the integration of real-time processing, decision-support and other disparate systems to improve business processes. He serves as president of National Automation, Inc.
Mustard is a recognized authority on industrial cybersecurity, having developed and delivered cybersecurity management systems, procedures, training and guidance to multiple critical infrastructure organizations. He serves as the Chair of the Automation Federation's Cybersecurity Committee.
Mustard is a licensed Professional Engineer, UK registered Chartered Engineer, a European registered Eur Ing, an ISA Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) and a certified Global Industrial Cybersecurity Professional (GICSP). He also is a Fellow in the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and a Senior Member of ISA.
About Honeywell Process Solutions
Honeywell Process Solutions is a pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the oil and gas; refining; pulp and paper; industrial power generation; chemicals and petrochemicals; biofuels; life sciences; and metals, minerals and mining industries. It is also a leader in providing software solutions and instrumentation that help manufacturers find value and competitive advantage in through Honeywell Connected Plant, Honeywell's Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) solution. Process Solutions is part of Honeywell's Performance Materials and Technologies strategic business group, which also includes Honeywell UOP, a leading international supplier and licensor of process technology, catalysts, adsorbents, equipment, and consulting services to the petroleum refining, petrochemical, and gas processing industries.
About ISA
The International Society of Automation (www.isa.org) is a nonprofit professional association that sets the standard for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety, and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. Founded in 1945, ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its 40,000 members and 400,000 customers around the world.
ISA owns Automation.com, a leading online publisher of automation-related content, and is the founding sponsor of The Automation Federation (www.automationfederation.org), an association of non-profit organizations serving as "The Voice of Automation." Through a wholly owned subsidiary, ISA bridges the gap between standards and their implementation with the ISA Security Compliance Institute (www.isasecure.org) and the ISA Wireless Compliance Institute (www.isa100wci.org).