IEEE PI2 Austin, February 2020, Tech Meeting, "Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure"

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IEEE PI2 Austin, February 2020, Tech Meeting

We ask that all attendees order at least $20 in food and drink or consider this to be a cover charge.

Abstract:

With changing world events, protecting our Critical Infrastructure is paramount and understanding the various threats to it are ever more so important.  What is Critical Infrastructure and why should we care?  What’s being done about it and what still needs to be done?  Learn about recent attacks from around the world and how can you help?

Speaker: Michael Allgeier is the Critical Infrastructure Security Director for The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).  Michael has spent over 25 years in cyber and physical security with over 10 years specifically in the electric/utility sector and another 10 years as a US Army Special Agent primarily focusing on cyber espionage investigations and operations.  Michael holds a BA in Homeland Security from American Military University and is a graduate of the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy.  He also has numerous technology and security certifications, military awards and decorations including for Valor and the Purple Heart.

 


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  • 2700 West Anderson Lane
  • Austin, Texas
  • United States 78757
  • Building: Cover 3
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  • If you plan to attend, please RSVP via e-mail to "pi2-secretary@ieee.org".

  • Co-sponsored by IEEE PI2 Secretary
  • Starts 30 January 2020 11:11 PM UTC
  • Ends 26 February 2020 01:00 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Michael Allgeier Michael Allgeier of ERCOT

Topic:

Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure

Abstract: With changing world events, protecting our Critical Infrastructure is paramount and understanding the various threats to it are ever more so important. What is Critical Infrastructure and why should we care? What’s being done about it and what still needs to be done? Learn about recent attacks from around the world and how can you help?

Biography:

Michael Allgeier is the Critical Infrastructure Security Director for The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). Michael has spent over 25 years in cyber and physical security with over 10 years specifically in the electric/utility sector and another 10 years as a US Army Special Agent primarily focusing on cyber espionage investigations and operations. Michael holds a BA in Homeland Security from American Military University and is a graduate of the Joint Counterintelligence Training Academy. He also has numerous technology and security certifications, military awards and decorations including for Valor and the Purple Heart.

Address:Texas, United States

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Agenda

Registration, Dinner and : 6:05 to 6:55PM

Social & Business Meeting:  7 to 7:30 PM

Program 7:30 to 8:30 PM


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Speaker Michael Allgeier 41.31 KiB