Can you secure remote access to SCADA?
Zane Spencer (Englobe Corp.)

SCADA systems are utilized by Water and Wastewater Utilities to drive operational efficiency and gain intelligence related to their Critical Infrastructure. Many challenges related to SCADA system operation can be addressed during the design phase of a new system installation or existing system upgrade.

Challenges and solutions discussed will include:

-Communication systems ’– Prevent or Plan for failures?

-Level of Automation ’– User Wants vs. Needs

-System Life Cycles ’– Define early and plan for replacements

-SCADA Best Practices & Standards ’– Yes these exist!

-SCADA System Security ’– Key Considerations

-Programming Specifications ’– Be clear on expectations

-Data Management ’– How will data collected by the system be utilized?

Attendees will gain knowledge related to some of challenges that face designers, operators and managers who interact with SCADA systems. Understanding these challenges and some of the options to overcome them will allow stakeholders to better discuss and determine the requirements for their systems as they work to design, implement and operate their SCADA systems.