CyberSEAS Project

1 WEEK TO GO! Unpacking cyber-resilience for EPES with NIS2 Join our webinar where you will hear insights from 5 different speakers on the hot topi cof NIS2 implementation, especially in EPES environments. We have speakers from 4 different countries, as well as different domains so we guarantee a fruitful and interesting discussion. Come and ask your questions, open a debate and connect with other security professionals across EU and beyond. DATE: 21.3.2024 at 11 a.m. CET Registrations are open: https://lnkd.in/dYXuaRc2 AGENDA: Welcome speech 5min - Moderator Keynote speaker – 10-15 min · OT cyber-realities with NIS2 within EU organisations Maite Carli Garcia (CCI, Centro de Ciberseguridad Industrial-Industrial Cybersecurity Center, Spain) ·NIS 2 in the OT environment Anna Alfiero (Airbus, Germany) ·NIS2: A driver for the low-carbon Energy Transition in Europe Charukeshi Joglekar (Fraunhofer, Germany) ·Getting Ready for NIS2 - The National CSIRT perspective on new communication challenges Jasmina Mešić (National CERT, Slovenia) ·Vision Drives Strategy: Charting Paths to Success of CyberSEAS results Francesca Giampaolo (Engineering, Italy) Q&A discussion – 30min – Moderator Register HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYXuaRc2 #cyber #cybersecurity #Women4Cyber #cyberSEAS #EUprojects #H2020 #NIS2

We are excited to reveal some of our speakers for the upcoming webinar. Maite Carli Garcia is the keynote speaker of the webinar OT cyber-realities with NIS2 within EU organisations. She is an European Coordinator at the Industrial Cybersecurity Center. Specialized in administration of networks and communications, industrial critical infrastructures, industry 4.0, data analysis technologies in the Health sector and industrial cybersecurity. Francesca Giampaolo will take us through our CyberSEAS project and its outcomes Vision Drives Strategy: Charting Paths to Success of CyberSEAS results. Francesca is a consulting manager at Engineering. Her extended knowledge in the area of business analysis and in innovation and research projects makes her the perfect speaker on how to exploit cutting edge innovation from projects that is also compliant with legal regulations such as NIS2.   Registrations are open: https://lnkd.in/dYXuaRc2   SAVE THE DATE: 21.3.2024 at 11 a.m. CET   WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR? Private companies, public and private strategic entities, cybersecurity solutions providers, CyberEPES members, operators in EPES organization environments   This webinar is organized by cyberSEAS project in collaboration with Women4cyber Slovenia. The speaker panel is proudly all female.   #cyberSEAS #cyber #cybersecurity #Industrialsecurity #OT #Women4cyber

Unpacking cyber-resilience for EPES with NIS2 (Woman's perspective) DATE: 21.3.2024 at 11 a.m. CET (90MIN) GOAL OF THE WEBINAR The objective of the webinar is to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and best practices between entities directly or indirectly affected by NIS2. This involves not only industry players, but all those public and private entities, the supervisory bodies of the Member States and cybersecurity service providers. The webinar presents an interesting program with voices from different sectors ready to discuss such a strategic and sensitive topic. The speakers panel consists from representatives of different countries, we will hear different perspectives and touch upon the question What is EU’s dream VS. what is the reality in member states in terms of implementation? REGISTER HERE: https://lnkd.in/dYXuaRc2 WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR? Private companies, public and private strategic entities, cybersecurity solutions providers, CyberEPES members, operators in EPES organization environments The webinar is free of charge, subject to registration. Last but not least: the panel of speakers will be all female!

In CyberSEAS we will investigate the cybersecurity readiness of involved infrastructures to obtain certification following global cybersecurity standards and frameworks, and to investigate how CyberSEAS tools and solutions can support these infrastructures in adhering to these standards and frameworks. Accordingly, this approach suggests pursuing the certificate by the infrastructure and not by the individual owners of CyberSEAS tools. Based on the aforementioned points and following the project context and requirements, we suggest using the IEC 62443 and IEC 62351 standards in our approach to provide guidance to infrastructure owners regarding the prospective procedure for obtaining a certificate in the future. By utilizing these standards, we can ensure that industrial systems comply with necessary cybersecurity requirements, and information exchange in energy management systems is secure and protected from potential cyber threats. CyberSEAS tools and solutions can also provide additional support to these infrastructures in adhering to these standards and frameworks. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efDApmWK

The digital transformation of energy, with its real-time monitoring and control systems, promises not only efficiency but also increased vulnerability. The CyberSEAS project aims to address this challenge by bolstering the resilience of energy supply chains against increasingly complex cyberattacks. As digitalisation has sweeps across the energy sector, the ever-growing dependence on data in our smart grids creates a target for malicious actors, potentially causing widespread disruptions. The CyberSEAS project (Cyber Securing Energy dAta Services)[1], led by Engineering, is focused on tackling the complex challenge of cyber resilience in Electrical Power and Energy Systems (EPES). With the increasing connectivity of data feeds, the presence of legacy systems, and the evolving nature of attack scenarios, and the expanding involvement of various stakeholders and consumers, safeguarding EPES demands a multifaceted approach. Read More: https://lnkd.in/dJgBvMXw #cyberseas #cybersecurity

Corneliu Bodea, president of the Romanian Energy Center (CRE), participated in the "Forum on Cybersecurity in Energy". "In the energy field, we are at the interface of two huge pressure plates", he explained ⚙️. According to Corneliu Bodea, the fight against climate change, which requires investments in IT&C, profoundly changes the energy sector and causes new threats, cyber security threats 🌐. Thus, Corneliu presented the experience of the CyberSEAS project and the intermediate results of the project 🛡️. The Cyberseas project is all the more relevant today, given the existence of a perma-crisis (permanent premises for unrest and cyber attacks) ⚠️. The event was an important one in the industry and had a large participation of energy operators ⚡. #cyberseas #event

The analysis of electric power systems' (EPES) cybersecurity focuses on defining key steps for an effective system, emphasizing the organizational environment in critical infrastructure. EPES is becoming increasingly digitized and reliant on complex control systems. This connectivity introduces new vulnerabilities that malicious actors can exploit. Vulnerabilities can exist in various components, such as SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, smart meters, and even the software used for control and monitoring. To enhance the resilience of EPES against cyber threats, various recommendations can be taken, including implementing robust cybersecurity practices, conducting regular risk assessments, continuous monitoring, regular software updates, employee training, and developing incident response plans. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dQcYjHsd

⏺ In the context of the consultation activities on the market-related aspects, within the framework of Market Interest Group (MIG), the CyberSEAS project played a central role in the agenda of the "Digital Transformation and Sustainability" conference, organized in Bucharest, at the end of October 2023. In front of a large audience of over 200 participants, with a good representation of the energy domain, the CyberSEAS project brought to the conference the critical perspective of cyber security in energy, through the presentation given by Mihai Mladin - Head of Projects Department, from the Romanian Energy Center. ⏺ Representatives from the energy field, as well as from other related fields, expressed their interest in joining CyberSEAS MIG and stakeholders’ community for future discussions and consultations within the framework of CyberSEAS project.

Embracing the future of smart energy systems means prioritizing cybersecurity at every step of the supply chain 🌐. As the European Union moves towards interconnected smart grids, we’re not just stepping into a world of improved energy efficiency and sustainability, but also facing an ever-growing landscape of cyber threats 🛡️. A critical aspect of this transition is the emergence of prosumers—individuals or entities that both produce and consume energy. While they play a crucial role in the new energy paradigm, they also represent a potential cybersecurity risk 🔒. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dG76tWwj

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