ICSJWG 2013 Spring Conference – Phoenix, AZ, May 6-9, 2013
< />The Industrial Control Systems Joint Working Group (ICSJWG) 2013 Spring Conference will be held on May 6 - 9, 2013, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix. This event will provide control systems stakeholders from industry, government, academia, international, vendor, and research and development communities with an opportunity to network and engage in discussions related to securing control systems.
The ICSJWG Conference will consist of panel discussions, presentations, and training on various topics such as responsible disclosure, standards development, threat and incident reporting, analysis tools and techniques, roadmap development initiatives, vulnerability management, research and development, and information sharing. Subgroup meetings will allow participants to discuss in depth the current status of subgroup activities and report accomplishments to the community.
An 8-hour Introduction to Control Systems Cybersecurity training course will also be offered on Thursday, May 9, 2013, at the conference site. Attendance at the conference is not required to attend the training.
There is no cost to attend the ICSJWG conference and training.
Registration
The registration site is now available. You may register for the conference, subgroup meetings, training, and accommodations online.
Audience
Audience The ICSJWG Conference is open to all who are interested in learning more about cybersecurity issues facing critical infrastructure control systems. The conference is an excellent resource for government professionals (federal, state, local, tribal, and international); control systems vendors and systems integrators; research, development, and academic professionals; and owners and operators (management, engineering, production, and IT) to discuss the latest initiatives impacting the security of industrial control systems and interact with colleagues and peers who may be addressing the risks of threats and vulnerabilities to their systems.
Training
The training offered at the ICSJWG 2013 Spring Conference is a fast-paced course covering control systems cybersecurity challenges. Attendance at the conference is not a prerequisite for training on May 9, 2013. Online registration for training is available by using this link. Please indicate your intent to participate in the training during Spring Meeting registration as well, where the registration link is also provided.
Training objectives consist of helping participants understand the importance of securing control systems, how attacks against control systems can be launched, and providing mitigation strategies. Participants will gain an understanding of how to improve the cybersecurity posture of their control system networks. Specific topics include:
- The Cybersecurity Landscape
- Industrial Control Systems Applications
- Current State of Cybersecurity in Industrial Control Systems
- Practical Applications of Cybersecurity
Agenda
The general agenda for the ICSJWG 2013 Spring Conference is planned as follows:
- Monday, May 6: Morning and afternoon subgroup working meetings
- Tuesday, May 7: Plenary, panel, and presentation sessions
- Wednesday, May 8: Plenary, panel, and presentation sessions
- Thursday, May 9: Training, 8-hour, Introduction to Control Systems Cybersecurity
- Thursday, May 9: International Partners Day
- Thursday, May 9:Morning – Classified Briefing (contact ICSJWG@hq.dhs.gov for details)
Travel
Travel, accommodations, meals, beverages, and any other expenses are the responsibility of conference participants and will NOT be covered by the ICSJWG or CSSP. Participants are also responsible for booking their own rooms at the conference hotel or in the nearby area.
Please register for the conference and your room(s) at the registration site.
Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts has been sent out. The Spring Meeting sessions will have three Tracks of presentations ranging from general information (for those with high-level interests) to highly technical information (for those who wish to attend to leading edge cybersecurity solutions and methods). Abstracts may be submitted here.
International Partners Day
The ICSJWG International Partners Day, hosted in conjunction with the ICSJWG 2013 Spring Conference, will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Phoenix, Arizona, USA on Thursday, May 9, 2013. This event will include a day of information sharing sessions provided by the various international organizations being invited. Attendees also will have the opportunity to discuss goals, milestones, and the path forward for the ICSJWG International Subgroup.
For more information, please refer to the ICSJWG International Partners event site.
Questions
Please contact the ICSJWG program office at icsjwg@hq.dhs.gov with any questions about the conference.