Archived Webcasts

Securing SCADA Networks (01/29/2008)

Responsible for monitoring and controlling critical infrastructure processes, SCADA networks are core utility assets. With the recent CIA confirmation of cyber attacks disrupting power equipment and affecting multiple cities, it is clear that SCADA networks must be protected from cyber threats. However, unique protocols and systems make securing SCADA networks a challenge for many utilities. Protecting these vital networks from cyber threats requires a combination of security expertise and in-depth knowledge of the specialized protocols and systems that are a part of SCADA networks.

In this webcast we will discuss how SCADA networks can be secured and protected against cyber threats.

Security Budget Considerations for 2008 - Utilities (10/04/2007)

2008 is just around the corner and it looks like another challenging year for security and compliance. Utilities have been increasing their investments in cybersecurity at an accelerating pace. From complying with industry regulations to protecting against the latest threats, it can be difficult to prioritize where your security dollars would be best allocated. Getting the budget approved can also be a challenge. Join us for a free, live webcast, as we discuss the compliance and security factors you should consider when planning your 2008 security budget and discuss how to demonstrate security and compliance to auditors and the board.

Social Engineering: How Attackers are Targeting Your Employees, Partners & Customers (08/28/2007)

For Utilities, trust is a key component of your relationship with customers. Customers trust your employees and communications, and you trust your customers and employees. Social engineering attacks exploit the trust between Utilities and their customers, partners and employees harming relationships and causing financial and data losses. Join us for this free webcast, as we take an in-depth look at actual social engineering incidents - from the attacker's perspective. Find out how they operate and how your employees inadvertently help.

Leading Techniques for Managing Your Network Security Logs (05/10/2007)

Log files are a treasure trove of security data. But, collecting, understanding and acting on this data is very difficult and time consuming. Many organizations have already deployed or are considering log tools like Cisco MARS and TriGeo to help collect and interpret their log files. However, very few understand what it takes to get the most value out of them. In this free webcast, we'll look at log aggregation and monitoring, we'll discuss what technology and resources are required and we will examine best practices.

Managing The Security Web: 3rd Party Vendor and Partner Security for Utilities (11/09/2006)

Your corporate website is in the crosshairs of attackers. Do you rely on a 3rd party to provide services or manage your website? Are you connected to another website or web server, outside of your network? All of these connections impact your security, and it's not just your website. In this webcast, we'll discuss how 3rd party security affects your networks, the biggest risk areas and how to make sure your vendors are secure.

Security Update: A Hacker (10/12/2006)

SecureWorks penetration tests have been developed and honed based on hundreds of tests and thousands of actual attacks. Learn about the most common vulnerabilities revealed by our penetration testers working in utilities.

Cybersecurity and Your Utility: When and How the NERC CIP Standards Will Impact Utilities in 2007 (09/28/2006)

Are you ready for the new regulations? The CIP standards are finally here and they're already impacting budgets and workloads. Join us in this free webcast to explore the key CIP milestones for public and private utilities. We'll explore best practices from early adopters and discuss deployment times and costs implications.

Utility Incident Response: How to Diagnose and Respond to a Cyber-Attack (08/01/2006)

Preventing Internet attacks should be priority #1 for your agency. But in a world of constantly changing threats, you must also be prepared to handle an actual attack quickly, efficiently and in time to prevent catastrophic damage. Learn how smart planning and firm preparedness will reduce the damage and protect your network.

Utility Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies: VoIP, SOA and Biometrics (06/13/2006)

In this webcast, Erik Petersen, Vice President of Professional Services, will look at the issues surrounding security for utilities to consider when looking at new technology. Petersen will conclude the webcast with a brief overview of the emerging technologies of Voice over IP, Service Oriented Architecture and Biometrics and then explore the potential security impact of each on your utility and your customers.

How Co-Ops are Addressing Cybersecurity: A Panel Discussion on Utility Internet Security (05/09/2006)

This webcast is a live panel discussion and case study hosted by co-op IT security decision makers and SecureWorks industry experts. Here they will discuss the issues they face and their strategies for providing air-tight Internet security.

Security Update: A Hacker (04/04/2006)

Based on penetration tests conducted by SecureWorks security experts, this webcast will demonstrate how hackers work. See what your network looks like to an intruder and learn to reject intrusion attempts.