EARLY BIRD DEADLINE - 11th February
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Opening Keynote session with special guests
Public Safety and Homeland Security, City of Houston
Texas Department of Public Safety / Texas Office of Homeland Security
Texas Alliance of Energy Producers
Houston InfraGard Members Alliance
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
NSM22 Strategies to All Hazards, One Response: Navigating Cyber, Natural, and Man-Made Threats
All Hazards, One Response highlights the interconnectedness of cyber, natural, and man-made threats. It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to risk management, resilience, and emergency response. In the context of the new NSM 22 and critical infrastructure, this means developing strategies that address a wide range of threats, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and […]
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Blue Glacier Management Group Inc., USA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Houston InfraGard Members Alliance
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Networking Reception in the Expo Hall
This session reviews the dynamic landscape of threats against CI, which include climate, terrorism, insider threats, and cyberattacks including the emerging challenges asserted by AI, which necessitate a proactive approach to security. To effectively address these emerging challenges, it is crucial to identify, monitor, and assess their potential impact. By continuously reviewing and updating policies, […]
3B Protection
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Houston’s Domestic Security Alliance Council program
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Cybersecurity and AI - Best Practice and Minimum Standards
The threat of cyber-attacks by state actors and hacktivists, such as criminals and malicious rogue players, grows ever higher to cause disruption to our infrastructures, how do we assess and prioritise these risks and threats to better build cyber resilience? What role can AI play, and as a potential threat in itself, how do we […]
SimSpace, USA
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Max Cybersecurity
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Capitol Technology University, USA
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
Communications is key to any community and its infrastructure assets has become increasingly threatened. Without communications, business will be lost, and any emergency coordination would be a disaster. The internet has become a vital part of communications for all. Protection of communication assets and their resilience is vital for businesses, government and all sectors of […]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Telecomms Industry Association (TIA)
Nokia, USA
Maritime and Port Security Sector Symposium
The Maritime and Port Security Sector is a critical component of national infrastructure. Ports serve as gateways for trade and commerce, while maritime routes facilitate global transportation. To protect this vital sector, robust security measures are essential, including surveillance, law enforcement, and international cooperation. This session will explore the current security threats, as well as […]
CAMO Pipeline Group and Director of Texas 811 Marine Safety and Operations
Axis Communications, USA
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Port of South Louisiana & President, Infragard Louisiana
Houston InfraGard Members Alliance
Delegate Lunch in the Expo Hall Delegate Restaurant
Power & Energy (Grid Resiliency) Sector Symposium
The energy sector has become the most critical of sectors. Without power, driven by oil, gas and renewable energies, all other CI stops. Recent cyber attacks on the energy sector, as well as natural hazards, from hurricanes in the Gulf to fires in California, gives much room for thought on how we best protect our […]
AcquSight, USA
Electric Grid Cybersecurity Alliance
CenterPoint Energy
Center for Security Policy, USA
CIP Global Ventures, USA
Texas State Senate
The movement of goods and people is vital to a local and national thriving economy. Without a safe, secure and resilient transport network, an economy will crumble. The transport network, from rail, road, air and sea, is at threat from cyber attacks, terrorist threats and natural hazards and its protection and resilience is key for […]
Missouri Department of Transportation
Automotive Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Auto-ISAC)
Sam Houston State University – Institute for Homeland Security
Association of American Railroads
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
The oil and gas sector faces significant threats and challenges from cyberattacks, physical sabotage, natural disasters, and geopolitical tensions, which pose a constant risk to the industry’s operations and supply chain. Aging infrastructure, lack of cybersecurity expertise, and regulatory complexities further exacerbate these challenges. Protecting CI in this sector requires a comprehensive approach that addresses […]
INEOS O&P, INEOS Olefins & Polymers
Houston InfraGard Members Alliance
ONE-ISAC
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Food & Agriculture Sector Symposium
The Food & Agriculture Sector faces a myriad of threats and risks. Climate change, natural disasters, criminals, and geopolitical tensions can disrupt food production and distribution; having cascading effects on economies. Additionally, cyberattacks and supply chain vulnerabilities pose significant challenges to food and national security. To mitigate these risks, robust measures are essential, including: sustainable […]
Colorado Department of Agriculture, USA
Texas Animal Health Commission
Southwest Border Food Protection and Emergency Preparedness Center
Institute for Homeland Security at Sam Houston State University
IT-OT convergence in critical infrastructure has increased the risk of cyberattacks. Malicious actors can exploit vulnerabilities in IT systems to compromise operational technology (OT), leading to disruptions, damage, and even safety hazards. To mitigate these threats, organizations must implement robust cybersecurity measures, including network segmentation, access controls, and incident response plans. Fostering collaboration between IT […]
Captitol Technology University, USA
ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions, USA
ISFMT, Inc.
Idaho National Laboratory
Max Cybersecurity
Capitol Technology University, USA
Strategic Resilience Planning & Risk Mitigation
Being prepared for the changing threat environment can benefit greatly in mitigating its impact on infrastructure and the broader community, ensuring resilience, safety and security. How to we develop and plan the best resilience strategies within our CI community? Through discipline in information sharing and making infrastructure preparedness personal, we can help to build resilience […]
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)
Echodyne, USA
Idaho National Laboratory, USA
Institute of Homeland Security, Sam Houston State University (SHSU)
Networking Coffee Break in the Expo Hall, sponsored by Axis Communications
Modeling and Methodology Around Incident Mitigation & Emergency Management
Predicting how threats can impact business continuity of critical assets can be of major benefit for planning resiliency or emergency response. This affects both financial and resource planning. So what are the latest roles and assessments in modeling and methodology? What role can machine learning and AI play in building more accurate predictions and what […]
Calcasieu Parish, USA
Arup UK
Idaho National Laboratory
Technologies to Detect and Protect
What are some of the latest and future technologies, from ground, land or underwater technologies, access controls, and space based or cyber technology, to predict or detect the wide range of potential physical and cyber threats to CNI. How is AI being utilised in technology to enhance performance.
3B Protection
Wavefront Systems Ltd, UK
Genetec, USA
LEGIC Identsystems
Delegate Lunch in the Expo Hall Delegate Restaurant
Collaboration, Information Sharing and Enhancing PPPs
Information sharing and cooperation is crucial for effective risk management and resilience planning. By fostering collaboration among government, operators, and communities, we can enhance the protection of critical infrastructure. However, barriers to information sharing persist. To overcome these challenges, we must build trust and create a supportive environment that encourages open communication and knowledge exchange.
Hexagon, USA
Central Texas Public Safety Commission, USA