Conference Day One:Tuesday 5th July 2011

08:30 Registration and welcome coffee

09:00 Chairman’s opening remarks

09:10 The WIB International Cyber Security Standard: From Theory To Reality

  • With the threat of malicious online attacks growing ever more severe, guaranteeing the security of your SCADA system is paramount
  • Understand the threat of online attack and pinpoint where your may be vulnerable
  • Indentifying key developments in the area of online threats
  • Explore measures that can be taken to safeguard against attack and benchmark against the new standards

Ruud Denneman
Control & Safety Specialist
Total

Tyler Williams
Security Expert
International Instrument Users Association

10:10 Icebreaker Speed Networking Session

Your opportunity to meet with members of the delegate audience and identify peers for establishing continued relationships outside of the Summit.

10:30 Coffee and networking break

11:00 Cyber Terrorism: Separating fact from fiction

  • Is cyber terrorism a genuine threat to your SCADA system?
  • Identifying the key steps you can take to protect your assets from online menace
  • Analyse the current awareness and readiness of European operators to cope with online threats

11.40 Guaranteeing a secure connection between your corporate networks and control systems

  • The threat of cyber security is clearly becoming a paramount concern for many businesses but what is the best way of ensuring security between corporate and control systems?
  • Understand how to evaluate potentially weak links and how to overcome them
  • Create a blueprint for an enacting effective security measures

Jonathan Cowlard
DSTL

12:30 Technology Showcase – Introducing Robust SCADA Security Measures

Your opportunity to assess the latest developments in SCADA security technology. This showcase will cover:

  • How to assess your individual SCADA security needs and create a bespoke strategy for addressing them
  • The latest in intruder prevention technology to combat an ever changing threat
  • Practical ways of maintaining your protection with functional evaluations and analysis

13:00 Networking Lunch

14.00 Achieve reliable operation with new integrated operation

  • Identify how SIL and HAZOP standards were met and maintained
  • Understand the rollout of the South Hook LNG ICSS automation control system
  • Hear how to execute this upgrade with minimal disruption to general operation

Maurice Khoury
Facilities, Control & Instrumentation Lead Engineer
South Hook LNG Terminal Company

14.40 Enhance SCADA connectivity and communications

  • Establish the criteria for selecting the best communication system for your processes
  • Ensure optimal connectivity between the SCADA server, Remote Terminal Units,
  • Electronic Flow Meter and Programmable Logic Controller
  • Identify the various connectivity methods from current available options

15.30 Coffee and Networking Break

16.00 Communicating a life plan for your DCS System

  • Aligning a life plan with business strategy: the life planning philosophy, approach and implementation.
  • Gaining senior management support and backing for investment plans.
  • The behavioural and change management aspects of your life plan.

William Horner
Manufacturing ICT Architect
SABIC

16.45 SCADA Systems vs. DCS Alternatives: What is the best option?

An interactive discussion session led by:

Andre Schepens
Process Automation Global Leader
Dow Chemical

17.30 Chairman’s Closing Remarks