MTUG Technology Events

HACK the SHIP - the Security, Functionality, Usability Triangle Gone Wrong

11am to Noon. Online at http://mtug.webex.com

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Please join MTUG for one of our top workshop proposals of the 2020 Season: "HACK the SHIP: An overview of Shipboard ICS Cybersecurity, or the Security, Functionality, Usability Triangle Gone Wrong."

In this session, presenters Joshua Moss and Jockel Carter explore the lack of applied security across the Maritime Transportation System (MTS). Merchant shipping is especially vulnerable due to the insecure protocols used in the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) aboard large merchant ships. Josh walks users through the network layout of a merchant ship, and discusses how a malicious attacker can take control of ships similar to the large, liquid natural gas, and bulk carriers that come to port here in Portland, Maine. The lack of “baked in” security is then used as an analogy and a reminder to Maine...
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Cyber Threats vs. Humans & the Future

11am to Noon. Online at http://mtug.webex.com

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Cyber threats are increasingly targeting individual users in small to large organizations – initiating attacks via social engineering, spear phishing, or even attacking through their trusted suppliers. Technology based counter threats are trying, but sometimes failing, to keep up with the constant pace of threats change. More future focused strategies are needed.

This workshop will explore current cyber threats targeting technology users, and will present and discuss technology based as well as other strategies to help counter those threats. Predicting future threats and preparing for future threats is a further emphasis.

This session will haelp attendees:

• Understand current landscape of key technology based threats targeting our users.
• Learn of proven strategies to counter those threats – both IT technology based and helping users be part of the defense (and response).
• Learn how...
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Connecting Critical Infrastructure with Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)

11am to Noon. Online at http://mtug.webex.com

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The speakers will highlight how the data hungry utility ecosystem is leveraging secure cellular (IIoT) technologies to deliver solutions to utilities. In a joint presentation, Robert Lavender of U.S. Cellular and Dr. Joseph Martin from the Woodfin, NC Sanitary Water and Sewer District, will cover key best practices around network security for metering solutions and related infrastructure. The presentation will explore smart water meters and the operational efficiencies created with the deployment of this technology.

Attendees may expect to gain a deeper understanding of Cellular IIoT and Metering Automation Technology Cloud

MTUG thanks our volunteer board member Mike Begin, who coordinated this event's speakers and topic.

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