Summary

Security by Design is an innovative approach to the design process for cybersecurity that seeks to harden systems — both hardware and software — by integrating security considerations into engineering and implementation.

The idea is to mitigate risk up front, focusing on preventing cybersecurity incidents rather repairing issues, restoring systems, and adding security controls without proper testing, after cyberattacks occur. This approach is equally applicable to substations, pipelines and other applications in which remote communications are involved, such as electric vehicle infrastructure, distributed energy resources and battery energy storage solutions.

Discover how integrating security into design can make a difference when managing cyberthreats.

Speakers

Ahsan Upal

Regional Manager, Canadian Business Development

Burns & McDonnell

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As the national business development leader, Ahsan Upal works with Canadian utilities, applying technology-driven approaches to help them solve their toughest challenges.

John Biasi

Technology Manager - Solution Architecture

Burns & McDonnell

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John directs a broad range of IT security initiatives. He works on a team driven to protect and enhance reliable operations of critical infrastructure by advising clients on regulatory compliance, risk management, Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity and enterprise strategy. He helps clients improve operations through process efficiencies, technology and internal controls.

Joe Bonventre, CPP

Section Manager

Burns & McDonnell

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Joe’s primary focus is to protect critical infrastructure by supporting clients and delivering the strategic insights that will help them prosper in environments of rapid disruption. His team focuses on risk management in the context of cyber security, physical security and regulatory compliance.