IRS Rail Webinars

Cybersecurity for rail digital transformation projects during the pandemic

02 December 2020 | Available on-demand

ABOUT THE WEBINAR:

The digital transformation of rail networks increases the threat of cyberattacks against a sector that is already suffering from the impact of the pandemic. But it also provides great value: added intelligence, increased automation and improved operations, which are vital to the recovery efforts.

In this webinar, rail sector leaders and experts presented case studies on how they are approaching this dilemma, and how the systems are being deployed and operated with the optimal level of protection.

Does greater connectivity mean greater vulnerability? Watch the webinar to discover what cybersecurity measures rail operators and infrastructure owners should prioritise in 2021.

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Speakers

Jesus Molina,

Director of Industrial IoT

Waterfall Security Solutions

Jesus Molina is Waterfall’s Director of Industrial IoT. He is a security expert for the Industrial IoT with years of experience in both OT and IT security and also co-leads the Security Working Group at the Industrial Internet Consortium.

Mr. Molina started developing firmware attacks, worked in Trusted Computing and developed several patents on hardware-based intrusion detections and authentication. He published many research and articles (1732 citations and counting) and opened a consulting company working on offensive security, including kill switches for smart meters, building security infrastructure, IoT security and IIoT security, and co-organized the IoT Sandbox at the RSA conference. His research has been echoed by many publications, including Wired and The Register.

Currently focusing on manufacturing, rail and aviation OT/IT integration, Jesus holds a M.S. and a Ph.D from the University of Maryland.

Marie-Hélène Bonneau,

Head of Security Division

International Union of Railways (UIC)

Marie-Hélène is head of the security division at UIC, the worldwide professional association representing the railway sector and promoting rail transport. She holds a master’s degree in Business Informatics and she’s auditor of the 22nd National session on Security and Justice at INHESJ. For more than 10 years Marie-Hélène has been working on the organisation and implementation of cooperation activities within the UIC security platform which brings together security experts from railway companies. She is currently part of the UIC COVID-19 task force team. Cybersecurity is a key topic within UIC and several projects are being developed.

Vish Kalsapura,

Principal Engineer – Network Services

Network Rail

Vish has more than 29 years’ experience in overseeing technology programs and possesses an in-depth understanding of emerging technologies and their commercial applications in Railway, Engineering and Defence sectors. He is a control system expert and has worked on signalling and control projects both on mainline railway and metro systems. In his current role he is the lead architect for Traffic Management and Connected Driver Advisory Systems for Digital Railways. His interests are Command, Control and Signalling, Cyber technologies and System Integration. He is a member of the Institute of Engineering Technology (IETR) and the Institute of Railway Signalling Engineers (IRSE).

Vijay Devnath,

General Manager (Infra & Security), CISO

Centre for Railway Information Systems (C.R.I.S), Indian Railways

Vijay has been working as General Manager (Infra & Security), CISO, Centre for Railway Information Systems (C.R.I.S), Indian Railways since November 2011. He is responsible for planning, upgrading, and deploying IT Infrastructure. He manages Information Security and availability risk postures, internal/external audits and compliance. He leads the core IT group for platforms of systems, ICT additions/replacements; Master Data Mgt System for Railways; internal productivity online applications of CRIS. Vijay was previously ICT Chief of Konkan Railways, and Deputy IT Chief of South Eastern Railways, Kolkata. He is a senior member of the IRSEE and of the IEEE, a Certified Info Systems Auditor (CISA), and holds PG Diplomas in Cyber Law, IPR Law, ADR Law, Company Law (2016 - 2019), and International Trade Laws.

Moderator

Stefan Deutscher,

Partner & Associate Director, Cybersecurity & IT Infrastructure

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Stefan has been working on cyber, risk, and IT infrastructure topics across industries and continents since he joined BCG in 2001. Since 2016, Stefan has also served as a project advisor to the World Economic Forum on the topic of "Advancing Cyberresilience". Prior to that, he served for several years on the Technical Steering Committee of the Innovation Value Institute’s IT-CMF development, and oversaw content development on critical IT capabilities like enterprise architecture, IT infrastructure, IT risk management, and  IT Portfolio management/prioritization. Stefan has authored a large number of publications, and has been a featured speaker at many corporate and cyber industry events. )

Agenda

Introduction: Jules Omura

Opening remarks: Stefan Deutscher

Presentation 1: Jesus Molina

Presentation 2: Marie-Hélène Bonneau

Interview: Jesus Molina and Marie-Hélène Bonneau interviewed by moderator

Presentation 3: Cyber challenges facing the digital railways, Vish Kalsapura

Presentation 4: Vijay Devnath

Panel discussion & Audience Q&As: All speakers

Closing remarks:  Stefan Deutscher

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