With NERC now serving as the Electric Reliability Organization, what used to be voluntary standards are now mandates – and those causing the greatest headaches to UTC members right now are the cyber security standards, CIP 002-009. The time remaining before compliance audits begin is ticking away quickly, and failure to comply holds the potential for large fines. The sessions in this workshop will help attendees get educated – or remind them -- of what must be done to secure cyber networks successfully. Come hear the critical steps you need to take for NERC CIP compliance.

 

Sunday, May 4, 2008

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Conference Tutorials [1]

12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Networking Lunch

4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Grand Opening
Help us kick off UTC EXPO 2008 & UTC TELECOM 2008 in the exhibit hall! This event gives you a chance to get your first look at the exhibit hall while enjoying food and drinks at the same time. Renew old acquaintances and make new friends as you take advantage of this networking opportunity.

Monday, May 5, 2008

8:00 a.m.
Continental Networking Breakfast

8:30 - 10:15 a.m.
Opening General Session
Location: Gatlin B

UTC TELECOM 2008 starts off with a bang at the Opening General Session. The session will feature reports from Chairman of the Board Jeff Selman and UTC's Division Chairs, explaining their key issues and activities. This session also features a keynote on the state of the industry by Jeff Lyash, President & CEO, Progress Energy Florida, Inc. You'll want to stay for UTC TELECOM 2008's keynote address by Larry J. Sabato a leading election analyst and university professor. 2008 is shaping up to be a major political contest -- come hear what's in store for the elections and what that means for you professionally and personally!

10:15 - 10:30 a.m.
Networking Break

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Securing Your SCADA System
Location: Gatlin A2

Peter Allor, Director of Intelligence, IBM
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
Rita Wells, Manager/SCADA and Process Control Systems,
Idaho National Laboratory

Media reports say that utility SCADA systems are under cyber attack now more than ever - and that's just what becomes public. Is your SCADA system as secure as it needs to be? To stand up to the ever-increasing sophistication of today's hackers, it probably needs more protection than you think. This session will show you what security your utility should have in place to guard your SCADA system, with some hard facts about what hackers really can do to your system. If you have SCADA security responsibility or can provide important information to someone else who does, come to this session and prepare to squirm a bit.

11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Open

11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2008

2:15 - 3:30 p.m.
Upgrading SCADA Systems Successfully
Location: Gatlin A2

Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies

It is not uncommon for a utility to have legacy SCADA equipment from a variety of manufactures, using different protocols, making it a challenge to upgrade. With many utilities planning for multi-year upgrade programs, the first question is often where to start! In this session, we'll start at the end: what you want to have. From there, presenters will discuss how to get there effectively and efficiently - all in the live substation environment. Specifically, hear how you should choose your architecture and implement the design process to achieve your end goal.

NERC Issues for IT
Location: Gatlin A3

Jonathan Pollet, VP-Professional Services, Industrial Defender

Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation

Stringent NERC cyber security standards will fall on IT
to address. From identifying critical assets, to setting up a real, workable and secure electronic perimeter and auditable results, this session will look at NERC standards compliance issues from the IT perspective. With FERC requiring stronger measures and the issues of protecting key systems that use a variety of transmission methods, learn what you need to know and how to best address these issues before NERC audits bring real trouble to utilities.

3:30 - 3:45 p.m.
Networking Break in UTC EXPO 2008

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
UTC Gala
Location: Panzacola

Celebrate UTC's 60th birthday with us at Club Sesenta (or Club Sixty in English)! We've been around since 1948 -- that's something to celebrate. What better way than to mark this special anniversary with the very people that helped us make it to 60. And....in addition to a rousing rendition of "Happy Birthday," and salsa dancing. Club Sesenta will include drinks, food, friends and fun all at Shingle Creek - don't miss it!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
UTC Apex Award Breakfast
Location: Gatlin B

The presentation of the fourth Annual UTC Apex Award, sponsored by Motorola, will be an awards breakfast to remember! Join us again this year as we honor the absolute best in utility telecommunications to benefit our communities. This event will showcase the winners of this distinguished award and the finalists, told as only they can through the stories they submitted about their projects. Come and be reminded of what's special about being involved in the critical infrastructure communications industry!

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
UTC EXPO 2008 Open

12:15 - 2:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch in UTC EXPO 2008

3:00 - 4:15 p.m.
IT Security for Convergent Networks
Symposia: Enterprise IT Symposium, NERC CyberSecurity Workshop

Robbie Higgins, Director Security, Motorola
John Erickson, Director-Systems Engineering Eastern Region, AT&T

Maintaining security for convergent networks today can be
complex. As specialized and legacy networks (radio, SCADA and others) become interconnected with traditional IT networks and the Internet, they are increasingly exposed to Internet-based threats like intrusion & malware. Learn how an organizationally driven security program can address these threats, supporting a utility's different service interests by centralizing information assurance functions and outsourcing specialized operational capabilities. You can apply these principles to support your organization's unique operating environment to address Critical Infrastructure Protection concerns like HSPD-7, NERC and other industry standards and regulations.

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.
Networking Break

4:30 - 5:45 p.m.
Washington Roundtable
Location: St. Johns 23

Jill Lyon, Vice President & General Counsel, Utilities Telecom Council
Prudence Parks, Federal Legislative Representative, Utilities Telecom Council
Erik Stark, Associate Administrator for the Office of Policy Analysis and Development, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
Rita Wells, Manager/SCADA and Process Control Systems, Idaho National Laboratory

From the new Energy Act to emergency communications and cyber security, utility communications capabilities are being considered all over Washington these days. UTC’s Public Policy Division and staff are working with Congress, the Department of Energy, the Department of Homeland Security, NTIA and others, and you should hear what policymakers are doing that could have a profound effect on your utility and its systems. Finish your educational day with some inside information from our Washington guests in this important session.

International Roundtable
Location: St. Johns 25

MODERATOR: Dymitr Wajsman, Co-Chairman, UTC International Division, and Director, APTEL - Associaçao das Empresas Proprietàrias de Infraestrutura e Sistemas Privados de Telecommunicações (BRAZIL)
Miguel Angel Sánchez Fornié, Co-Chairman, UTC International Division, and Director of Telecommunications and Control Systems, Iberdrola, S.A. (SPAIN)
Ion Nedelcu, General Director, TELETRANS S.A. (ROMANIA)
José Gonçalves Vieira, New Business and Telecom Superintendent, CELG – Cia Energetica de Goias (BRAZIL)
Cenildo Costa de Oliveira, Telecommunications Engineering Manager, CHESF – Cia Hidro Eletrica de Sao Francisco (BRAZIL)

A special invitation is extended to all international delegates attending UTC TELECOM 2008 to attend this unique session featuring utility telecom executives from around the world addressing key activities in Europe and South America. Following the presentations, all international participants will be invited to give a brief report on their activities. A great session to meet your counterparts from across the globe and make new, valuable friends.

6:30 p.m.
UTC Awards Dinner
Location: Panzacola F

The UTC Awards Dinner is a favorite social event of UTC TELECOM 2008! During the Awards Dinner we will honor the recipients of UTC's most prestigious awards in 2008, the Dondanville, Meehan and Chairman's Awards after enjoying a sit down dinner. This is a great way to end the last full day of UTC TELECOM 2008, honoring colleagues and friends. *Please note, dress for this event is semi-formal.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
UTC Annual Membership Meeting & Breakfast
Location: Gatlin B

On the last day of UTC TELECOM 2008, you'll take part in the UTC Annual Membership Meeting. This is your chance to hear UTC's leaders report on their activities over the past year and their plans for 2008-2009. It's also your chance to vote on any new business for UTC, including the election of new officers! Join Jeff Selman, UTC's Chairman of the Board, as he and other leaders remind you why you became a member of UTC . Be a part of the annual progress of your trade association as we enter our very special anniversary
year!

9:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Networking Break

9:45 - 11:45 a.m.
NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection Compliance Workshop
Location: Gatlin A3

Jonathan Pollet, VP, Professional Services, Industrial Defender
Ori Artman, Chief Technology Officer, Teltone Corporation
Andrew Bartels, Chief Technology Officer, Aegis Technologies
Curtis Johnson, Project Manager, Black & Veatch

This workshop provides a pivotal look at utility compliance with CIP 002-009, the NERC Cyber Security Standards. With fines that can hit up to $1 million, per instance, PER DAY, any potential problems can translate to huge liabilities for your utility. Mitigating risk before any surprise NERC audit is essential. This session will go over what you need to know in regards to NERC compliance no matter where you are in the process.