WINA Webinar - Vulnerabilities of Industrial Wireless Systems - Fact and Fiction

This Webinar was cancelled at ~1:00 p.m. EST, February 20, 2012

Any one interested in the possible reschedule of this webinar is encouraged to express interest via the WINA Contact page.

Registration

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Program Abstract

From wi-fi to cellular to wireless sensors to SCADA to cameras, like it or not, wireless systems are being deployed in a wide array of industrial settings.  Some systems rely on existing wired and wireless infrastructure while others are meant to be standalone systems.  Some underlying technologies are circa 2012 while others are circa 1960.

Regardless of who/what/why, a critical piece of the communications channel is simple:  is it secure? 

This seminar is simple in focus:  address the security vulnerabilities of industrial wireless systems to provide you with absolutely unbiased guidance and up-to-the-minute information pertaining to the reality of wireless vulnerabilities.

The presentation format is a combination of slides and discussion between the presenters and moderator.  They have a wealth of technical and practical experience having deployed dozens of wired and wireless systems that rely on differing technologies in all sorts of industrial settings.

Panelists

Peter Fuhr, Distinguished Scientist, Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Fuhr has been involved in wired and wireless communications for 30 years at NASA, academia, private industry and ORNL.  His pioneering work in networked sensor systems for structures earned him the Presidential Award for Excellence in Research.  He is co-director of the Secure Infrastructure Control Society.  Fuhr is currently involved in cyber security for energy delivery systems.  

Wayne Manges, Director, Industrial Wireless Programs, Oak Ridge National Laboratory 

Manges is Director of Industrial Wireless programs at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.  He is co-Director of the Extreme Measurement Communications Center, a Fellow of ISA, co-chair of ISA100 – The Standard for Industrial Wireless, and ISA communications course developer and instructor.  Manges has received numerous awards for his ongoing efforts in developing – and delivering to end users – wireless sensors and systems that meet the rigorous requirements associated with systems in hazardous/explosive industrial settings. Manges is an ISA Fellow.

Ian Verhappen, Director, Industrial Automation Networks, Inc. 

Verhappen is an ISA Fellow, Certified Automation Professional and Professional Engineer with 25+ years experience in instrumentation, controls and automation. Industrial Automation Networks provides consultative services in the areas of field level industrial networking particularly fieldbus and wireless connectivity.  Verhappen is the Director of the 1200+ member ISA Communications Division.  Some of his specialties include: Industrial Networks, Process Analysers and Sample Systems, and Oil Sands Automation especially field devices.

Registration

To register for this webinar, click here, login to the WINA web site, and complete your registration.

The registration fee for this webinar is $55 with discounts offered for WINA members and early registrations (before 2/16/12). Standard registration remains available through 2/21/12.