Acquisition (SCADA) systems are widely used by utilities and industries (e.g., electricity, natural gas, gasoline, water, waste treatment, transportation ) critical to a nations infrastructure. Prior to the expansion of technology, SCADA systems were fairly isolated and exposures to threats posed by technology were relatively limited. Today however, SCADA systems’ vulnerabilities have become more exposed due to their increased connectivity to the world. This presentation will provide an overview of critical infrastructure SCADA security. It will provide a background on SCADA systems and outline steps that an organization can take to improve the security of its SCADA networks.
About the Presenter
Dr. Miller has had a broad range of challenging assignments during his career, which began as an airborne crew member with the United States Air force in 1988. Upon completion of a four year tour in the USAF, Dr. Miller joined the National Security Agency as a Telecommunications Engineer in 1997. Dr. Miller’s leadership experience is significant having served as the Deputy Chief of the Corporate Enterprise Services branch, Chief of Collaboration and Security Support Services Branch, Deputy Chief of the Telecommunications support to Military Operations Division, and Chief of Information Technology at a major NSA field site. Prior to assuming his current position, Dr. Miller was dual hatted serving as the Senior NSA Representative to the Joint Chiefs of Staff / Directorate for Intelligence and the Chief of the Cryptological Services Group.
Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Business Administration, masters of Strategic Studies from the United States Army War College, masters of Science in Information and Telecommunications Systems Management, Masters of Science in Telecommunications and Computers, and a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science.