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    Safeguarding Critical Chemical Facilities: Comprehensive Cyber Defense Strategies

    In a world where cyber threats loom larger than ever, the chemical industry must confront the reality that traditional cybersecurity measures are no longer enough. Join experts Marco Ayala and Jeff Foley in our upcoming webinar to uncover critical risks, strategic solutions, and actionable steps that can transform your cybersecurity approach and safeguard your operations.

    September 25, 2024
    11:00 AM ET / 10:00 AM CT / 8:00 AM PT / 4:00 PM GMT

    Duration: 1 hour
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    Summary

    In today’s digital age, the chemical industry faces unprecedented cybersecurity threats. Events such as ransomware attacks on an Industrial Control System (ICS) that can halt production with hefty ransom demands or cyber-espionage attempts targeting proprietary chemical formulas and trade secrets are becoming increasingly common.  


    Traditional approaches are no longer sufficient. Join our two experts, Marco Ayala, InfraGard, and Jeff Foley, Siemens, in this webinar to discover why your current cybersecurity measures might be falling short and how you can transform your strategy to stay ahead. 


    What You’ll Learn:  

    • The Reality Check: Understand the critical cybersecurity risks and challenges specific to the chemical industry. Learn why conventional methods are inadequate and how evolving threats can impact your operations. 
    • Proactive Integration: Discover the importance of embedding cybersecurity early in project planning. Our experts will show you how to view cybersecurity from multiple perspectives, including asset owners, vendors, integrators, and regulators. 
    • Strategic Framework: Gain insights into essential governance practices, standards, and guidelines. Learn how to develop a robust cybersecurity strategy that not only meets but exceeds industry standards. 
    • Cultural Shift: Find out how to achieve organizational buy-in and integrate cybersecurity into your daily operations. We’ll provide actionable steps to foster a cybersecurity culture within your organization. 

    Why Attend? 
    By the end of this webinar, you’ll be equipped with practical insights and actionable steps to enhance your cybersecurity posture. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure your future and protect your operations from evolving threats. 


    Register Now! 
    Secure your spot today and take the first step towards transforming your cybersecurity strategy. If you’re curious and don’t want to wait until September 25th to act, learn how BASF has approached cybersecurity in this article.       

    Speakers

    Marco Ayala President for the Houston Members Alliance InfraGard

    Marco Ayala
    President for the Houston Members Alliance  
    InfraGard     

    Marco (Marc) Ayala has over 28 years of experience where he designed, implemented, and maintained process instrumentation, automation systems, safety systems, and process control networks. In his role with large global manufacturing company, he is responsible for applications globally that are specific to plant site operations and corporate governance. 
     
    With two decades focused specifically on industrial cybersecurity, he has led efforts to secure the oil and gas (all streams), maritime port, offshore facilities, and chemical sectors, supporting federal, local, and state entities for securing the private sector.  
      
    Marco is highly active in International Society of Automation and is a longtime member. He is a 22-year Senior Member and a certified cyber instructor for ISA (62443) with volunteering commitments and contributor to the AMSC Gulf of Mexico (GOM) cybersecurity committee in a sworn in role to the USCG as Chair of Threat Intelligence and Cybersecurity for the outer continental shelf (OCS). 
     
    InfraGard member since 2014 and serves as the President for the Houston Members Alliance, the largest InfraGard Chapter currently in the United States.  

    Jeff Foley Cybersecurity Consultant Siemens

    Jeff Foley   
    Cybersecurity Consultant
    Siemens     

    Jeff Foley has spent the last 31 years in networking and Cybersecurity with the past 26 years at Siemens focusing on Operational Technology environments including Critical Infrastructure, and manufacturing.  As the Business Development Manager for Siemens Digital Industries, Jeff helps drives the growth of Siemens solutions and cybersecurity in Industrial Control System markets based upon international standards and best practices.

    He has contributed to the National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence special publications for securing the Bulk Electric System, authored several Cybersecurity whitepapers focusing on Industrial Control Systems markets and standards-based requirements and is currently contributing to standards organization with NIST. 

    Moderator

    Traci Purdum | Editor-in-Chief | Chemical Processing

    Traci Purdum | Editor-in-Chief | Chemical Processing

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