The future of smart energy technology is here and will continue to combine big data, artificial intelligence and sensors to transform how we generate, transmit, distribute and consume energy. This new wave of innovation will transform our society, fundamentally changing the skillsets needed for jobs in the energy industry. Over the next 10 years, emerging economies will account for at least $13.6 billion in smart grid infrastructure investment. A large part of that will be driven by energy companies in Southeast Asia. This technological revolution opportunity is transformational and inspiring, but not without challenges.
In particular, some technologies are being developed and deployed without fully understanding the cyber security implications. According to the US Department of Homeland Security, the energy sector is one of the most targeted sectors by cyber attackers. The US is by no means alone: cyber attackers have targeted energy companies globally compromising energy and national security, large and small businesses and potential future prosperity. This trend will continue to increase as an ever-growing number of energy technology devices connect and send information to and from grids.
The DOE-ESI roundtable will address the following:
- What are the latest policy initiatives and technological advancements in addressing evolving cyber security threats?
- How can the international community work together to secure the global energy infrastructure?
- As smart energy technology continues to develop and grid connectivity increases, how can we best balance the opportunities and challenges it brings?
Programme Details:
| Time
| Programme
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| 9.00 – 9.05
| Welcome Remarks
Dr Elspeth Thomson, Senior Fellow & Head of Energy & the Environment Division, Energy Studies Institute, NUS
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| 9.05 – 9.25
| Cyber Security Threats: Latest Trends, Issues & Challenges
Vincent Loy, Partner, Financial Crime and Cyber Risk Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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| 9.25 – 9.45
| Research and Development for Cyber-Resilient Energy Delivery Systems
Dr Carol Hawk, Program Manager for Cyber Security R&D, US Department of Energy (DoE)
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| 9.45 – 10.05
| ASEAN Cyber Security Challenges
Caitrίona Helena Heinl, Research Fellow, Centre of Excellence for National Security, RSIS, National Technological University
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| 10.05 – 10.20
| Tea Break
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| 10.20 – 10.40
| Securing Singapore’s Smart City Infrastructure From Emerging Cyber Threats
Michael Mylrea, Manager for Cyber Security & Energy Infrastructure, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
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| 10.40 – 11.00
| Overview of Singapore’s Cyber Security Policy & Strategies
Martin Lui, Deputy Director of Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) Division, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSAS)
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| 11.00 – 12.00
| Panel Discussion
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