OTCSSIG: Effective Models for OT - IT Collaboration

When:  Jan 16, 2025 from 04:30 PM to 06:30 PM (MT)
Associated with  Calgary
Meeting Subject:
ISA Calgary OTCSSIG Meeting – Effective Models for OT - IT Collaboration
 
Meeting Agenda:
  • Short facility overview + emergency & evacuation procedures
  • Short overview of OTCSSIG activities, ISA resources and ISA sponsorship – Greg Potter
  • Main Topic: The IT and OT environments have some fundamental differences in the functions that they perform and the skill sets required to support them but collaboration between these two worlds is of critical importance to ensure effective cyber security. The intent of this session is to try to explore the organizational structures and processes that have yielded positive results supporting an effective collaborative environment for operating companies in the industrial space.
    • Presentation by our panelists on their experiences and observations
    • The panel will respond to questions from the audience (with responses from the audience likely as well – dialogue is encouraged!)
  • Announcement of next meeting topics & venue
  • Industry related announcements from the audience
  • For those interested adjourn to a local eatery for a bite to eat and further networking and conversation
Meeting Location:
The meeting will take place in Enbridge Learning Center Room “A”, 2nd Floor, 425 1 ST SW, Calgary, AB (5th Avenue Place); Access from +15 or via elevators. Host Contact: Greg Potter +1(403) 816-1384
Parking:
The City of Calgary Harmony Underground lot (lot 40) the block west of 5th Avenue Place has evening parking rates starting at 4 pm ($0.50 per 1/2 hour 4-6 pm / $3.00 6 pm to 6 am)
 
About the ISA Calgary OTCSSIG
The Operations Technology Cyber Security Special Interest Group is a community of individuals involved in the implementation and support of systems responsible for the physical control of industrial processes. The goals of the group are:
  • Share industry lessons learned & best practices with others
  • Host presentations & roundtable discussions on topics relevant to the OT community
  • Host educational events
  • Feedback / input to ISA/IEC 62443 the world’s only comprehensive consensus-based OT cybersecurity standards
  • Grow the local OT cybersecurity community
Membership in the ISA is not a requirement for participation in the OTCSSIG but is recommended – membership has its benefits!

Location

Enbridge Learning Centre
Room “A”, 2nd Floor, 425 1 ST SW
Calgary, AB