Do you know what your smart devices are doing? Penny McKenzie, a cybersecurity researcher at PNNL, has been studying the behavior of Internet of Things devices to understand how to secure enterprise and home networks. Devices each have their own set of behaviors that can be monitored to detect anomalous actions. Penny will give an overview of the implications of utilizing smart devices in your home or organizations network and how researchers are helping realize the potential of these devices while maintaining security. Co-sponsored by: David Bondurant, dbondurant@mac.com,region 6 and Richland section Speaker(s): Penny Mckenzie, Agenda: December 14th 2021 , 12pm -1pm pacific time Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/294988

Control system cyber incidents affecting pipelines, rail, and aviation have caused catastrophic damage resulting in multi-billion-dollar impacts and hundreds of deaths. Detecting cyberattacks against IT and OT networks can be done today. However, the same cannot be said for detecting control system cyber incidents (attacks and unintentional incidents) that occur with the cyber insecure control system field devices. This means the TSA security directives of reporting incidents within 24 hours to CISA, conducting meaningful vulnerability assessments, and developing contingency and recovery plans for identified malicious cyber activity cannot be met for control system related incidents. Control system cyber security training, contingency, and recovery plans need to be developed based on real control system cases. Process sensor integrity and authentication is needed to recognize system/equipment malfunctions that could be cyber-related. There is a need for government and industry to coordinate the myriad standards and governmental activities on critical infrastructure cyber security to assure there are no inconsistencies. Government funding to accredited standards organizations like ISA and IEEE can accelerate the standards development. Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Speaker(s): Joe Weiss, Agenda: 4:00 pm PST IEEE Announcements 4:02 pm PST Introduction of Speaker 4:04 pm PST Presenatation 4:45 pm PST Q&A Seattle, Washington, United States, 98101, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/294962

When the power grid is disrupted – by an outage, a cyberattack, a natural disaster, or an unexpected imbalance of supply and demand – grid operators utilize Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) as the last line of defense to maintain grid reliability and prevent broader, cascading events. RAS represents one of the core resilience components of the electric power system and is also one unique example of the IT/OT technology fusion in grid modernization and digitalization. In partnership with PacifiCorp and Idaho Power, a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) research team led by Dr. Xiaoyuan Fan has developed (https://www.pnnl.gov/available-technologies/trast-preventative-measures-real-world-reliability). The patented technology automates the process of identifying and evaluating RAS used by electric utilities to plan for specific contingencies and emergencies. TRAST uses a novel approach to automatically generate use cases, bringing in advanced statistical data analysis tools, and using machine learning algorithms to analyze, validate, and help create RAS plans. PNNL’s parallel computing platform and Microsoft cloud environment are utilized for steady state and dynamic simulations under massive contingencies and operating conditions. More realistic settings of RAS systems in the U.S. Western Interconnection can make the grid more reliable and resilient. Contact Chris Gunning, cgunning@ieee.org, Boise Computer Society chapter chair, if you have a section, chapter, or student branch that would like to be a co-host for this event. Speaker(s): Dr. Xiaoyuan Fan, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/292422

When the power grid is disrupted – by an outage, a cyberattack, a natural disaster, or an unexpected imbalance of supply and demand – grid operators utilize Remedial Action Schemes (RAS) as the last line of defense to maintain grid reliability and prevent broader, cascading events. RAS represents one of the core resilience components of the electric power system and is also one unique example of the IT/OT technology fusion in grid modernization and digitalization. In partnership with PacifiCorp and Idaho Power, a Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) research team led by Dr. Xiaoyuan Fan has developed Transformative Remedial Action Scheme Tool (TRAST). The patented technology automates the process of identifying and evaluating RAS used by electric utilities to plan for specific contingencies and emergencies. TRAST uses a novel approach to automatically generate use cases, bringing in advanced statistical data analysis tools, and using machine learning algorithms to analyze, validate, and help create RAS plans. PNNL’s parallel computing platform and Microsoft cloud environment are utilized for steady state and dynamic simulations under massive contingencies and operating conditions. More realistic settings of RAS systems in the U.S. Western Interconnection can make the grid more reliable and resilient. Co-sponsored by: Chris Gunning, cgunning@ieee.org, Boise Computer Society chapter chair Speaker(s): Dr. Xiaoyuan Fan, Agenda: Dec. 16, 2021 7pm MST (9pm EST, 6pm PST) Virtual WebEx presentation. Register if you'd like to receive updates about this event. Event address for attendees: https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/onstage/g.php?MTID=e048d36b2cff250c3a8e515f7b2146b42 Event number (access code): 2531 322 6184 Audio conference information +1-415-655-0002 United States Toll 1-855-282-6330 United States Toll Free (https://ieeemeetings.webex.com/ieeemeetings/globalcallin.php?MTID=e9a10f468549cbc2b0af9a23b6060e51f) | (https://www.webex.com/pdf/tollfree_restrictions.pdf) Join from a video system or application Dial 25313226184@ieeemeetings.webex.com You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. Panelist numeric password: 870285 Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/293927

Live in person presentations on Friday December 17, 2021 Hilton Garden Inn Redmond Town Center. (https://www.beaverlaketriathlon.com/event-details/seattle-electrical-conference) IEEE BuildTech Seattle Electrical Conference - Innovative building, Green Energy, progressive software, program management, Construction techniques, hydrogen fuel cells, autonomous vehicles, nanotechnology, electrical safety, wireless 5G, edge computing, data center data requirements, telcom microwave towers, Smart Cities, robots in manufacturing, space electronics and AI artificial intelligence in healthcare. Live Session - Friday December 17, 2021 08:00 am PST IEEE Announcements 08:10 am PST Introduction of our speakers 08:15 am PST Key Note Speaker 10:15 am PST Intermission 10:30 am PST Presentations 12:00 pm PST Networking Lunch Co-sponsored by: IEEE Power and Energy Society Seattle Speaker(s): Mike Brisbois, Agenda: Live Session - Friday December 17, 2021 08:00 am PST IEEE Announcements 08:10 am PST Introduction of our speakers 08:15 am PST Key Note Speaker 10:15 am PST Intermission 10:30 am PST Presentations 12:00 pm PST Networking Lunch Host Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Redmond Town Center Redmond Washington 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond , Washington, United States, 98052, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/268671