ISA News:
The International Society of Automation (ISA) and its Corporate Partner, Honeywell Process Solutions, will co-host a free webinar Nov. 3 on how to address cybersecurity concerns in gas metering and data management.
The webinar, which is noon to 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,” Dufour said. “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,” Dufour added. “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
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
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.
Register for this free webinar today!
Don’t miss this web seminar on understanding cybersecurity threats in gas metering and data management. Click here to register. As a reminder, the webinar will take place from 12-1:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Eastern Daylight Time.
For answers to any questions or to gain further information, contact Rob Breiner, ISA Coordinator for Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, at rbreiner@isa.org.
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,” Dufour said. “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,” Dufour added. “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
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
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.
Register for this free webinar today!
Don’t miss this web seminar on understanding cybersecurity threats in gas metering and data management. Click here to register. As a reminder, the webinar will take place from 12-1:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Eastern Daylight Time.
For answers to any questions or to gain further information, contact Rob Breiner, ISA Coordinator for Corporate and Foundation Partnerships, at rbreiner@isa.org.
