Smart Grid Interoperability Summit

Waterfall™ Security Solutions Ltd. is the leading provider of Unidirectional Security Gateways and data diodes for Process Control Systems, SCADA systems, Remote Monitoring and Segregated Networks, enabling secure and real-time data transfer, from critical (e.g.: SCADA, production, industrial, etc…) networks to external/business networks.

The Waterfall Unidirectional Security Gateways are Non-routable communication systems, as referred to in the relevant NERC-CIP definitions.

Waterfall's products have been deployed in many critical national infrastructures, homeland security agencies and mission critical environments in USA, Canada, Europe, ASIA and Israel. (more…)

Waterfall's customer base includes Power Generation plants, Oil&Gas companies, T&D's, refineries, and other utilities and industrial facilities.

Waterfall's Unidirectional Security Gateways includes inherent integration with customer's existing infrastructure, for example with: OSIsoft PI™, GE Proficy™ iHistorian, OPC, Modbus, DNP3 and numerous other SCADA and industrial applications and protocols. (more…)

Waterfall's unique and patented technology, covered by US Patent 7,649,452 and other pending patent applications, facilitated the highest security possible for your critical industrial networks. Implementing cutting edge technology, Waterfall enables an almost hassle-free integration into existing infrastructure, simple maintenance and reasonable total cost of ownership. These, combined with relatively low paperwork requirements and reduced ongoing security audits, creates quick return on investment for utilizing Waterfall.

http://www.waterfall-security.com/

National Instruments transforms the way engineers and scientists around the world design, prototype, and deploy systems for test, control, and embedded design applications. Using NI open graphical programming software and modular hardware, customers at more than 30,000 companies annually simplify development, increase productivity, and dramatically reduce time to market. From testing next-generation gaming systems to creating breakthrough medical devices, NI customers continuously develop innovative technologies that impact millions of people.

http://www.ni.com/

RuggedCom designs and manufactures ruggedized communications equipment for harsh electrical and climatic environments. Founded by people with strong backgrounds in electric utility and industrial automation we at RuggedCom have a first hand understanding of the needs and issues faced by our customers. This is reflected in RuggedCom's industry leadership in pioneering technologies and products which offered the world's first IEC 61850-3 compliant Ethernet switch suitable of electric utility substation environments, the world's first IEEE 1613 Class 2 error free communications devices, the world's fastest network fault recovery, and the world's first fully managed IP67 rated Ethernet switch. Other industry specific innovations have made our products the product of choice for high-reliability, high-availability, mission-critical communications networks deployed in harsh environments around the world.

Our corporate headquarters are located in Woodbridge, Ontario, Canada with regional offices in ten locations across the United States and Europe. RuggedCom sales representatives and distributors can be found in over 25 countries around the world to provide knowledgeable and timely support.

http://www.ruggedcom.com/

The goal of the DHS National Cyber Security Division's CSSP is to reduce industrial control system risks within and across all critical infrastructure and key resource sectors by coordinating efforts among federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as industrial control systems owners, operators and vendors. The CSSP coordinates activities to reduce the likelihood of success and severity of impact of a cyber attack against critical infrastructure control systems through risk-mitigation activities.

http://www.us-cert.gov/control_systems/

Vizimax has been a major player in the industrial technology sector for over two decades. Our success is the result of advanced product engineering, sound product manufacturing and intelligent product management.

Over the years the company has developed major customer relationships in the utilities and electrical engineering sectors. Working closely with our customers in these sectors has led to the discovery of new product opportunities that address industry weaknesses and in particular, development of the RightWON Telemanagement System.

http://www.vizimax.com/

Lofty Perch is a global leader in providing cyber security services and technology for mission critical industrial architectures. With a core focus on SCADA and Process Control environments, Lofty Perch leverages scientific expertise, security engineering leadership, and rich practical experience to develop solutions to meet the infrastructure protection challenges faced by private sector, law enforcement, and national security communities. Lofty Perch delivers exceptional work in both the Classified and Unclassified realms, and can operate internationally in the most sensitive of environments.

To enhance critical infrastructure protection and national security, Lofty Perch helps key industrial and utility sectors secure their information infrastructures through a complete suite of services and technology aimed specifically at reducing cyber-related risk. Specializing in tactical assessments, training, and compliance strategies, Lofty Perch combines decades of tactical experience to create useable and effective security solutions that can protect the very systems that are so important to public safety and economic stability.

The Lofty Perch mission is comprised of four core areas, each of which focuses on the goal of improving the security posture of key critical assets in the industrial domain. These areas are: SCADA and Process Control System cyber security, Critical Infrastructure Protection, SCADA and Process Control System security training and awareness, and Customized security solutions.

Lofty Perch maintains significant leadership in the global community through its interactions with leading standards and research initiatives, and it is through this work that Lofty Perch can provide unmatched service delivery to its customers and partners. With executive leadership chairing the Canadian Industrial Cyber Security Council, as well as continued involvement in such key programs as ISA SP-99, NIST, and the U.S. DHS Control System Security Program, Lofty Perch is a leader in helping secure your most critical information infrastructures.

https://www.loftyperch.com/

Alcatel-Lucent is the trusted transformation partner of service providers, enterprises, strategic industries such as defense, energy, healthcare, transportation, and governments worldwide, providing solutions to deliver voice, data and video communication services to end-users.

A leader in fixed, mobile and converged broadband networking, IP and optics technologies, applications and services, Alcatel-Lucent leverages the unrivaled technical and scientific expertise of Bell Labs, one of the largest innovation powerhouses in the communications industry.

http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/

The Electricity Forum is a North American "value added" publisher of print, internet and live "policies and technologies" information products for the North American electric power industry, with:

Magazine Publishing

1. Electricity Today Magazine (with a combined Canada and U.S. print circulation of 15,000 electric power professionals and a total reach of 30,000 readers) is distributed to North American T&D electric utility engineering, construction and maintenance personnel, and consulting engineers.

2. Electrical Source Magazine (with a Canadian print circulation of 15,000 electric power professionals and a total reach of 30,000 readers) is published for Canadian industrial, commercial and institutional electrical engineering personnel and electrical contractors responsible for electric power systems.

These two magazines have a total Canada and U.S. print circulation of 30,000 electric power professionals and a total reach of 60,000 readers.

Technical Handbook Publishing

3. These magazines are supported by 18 annual Technical Handbooks on a wide variety of subjects related to our major magazine focused issues. E-Magazine Publishing

4. All advertisements in our magazines are also included in our "e-magazines" which receive up to 20,000 views and downloads per issue by electric power professionals from across North America.

www.electricityforum.com

5. Our website www.electricityforum.com (10 million page views a year from 1 million unique visitors) contains the largest Electrical Equipment Buyer's Guide and Directory on the internet with more than 500 manufacturers and 1,000 product categories. The average company in our on-line Buyer's Guide receives more than 5,000 page views and click throughs from our directory to their home pages. The average banner advertiser in our website receives more than 100,000 exposures a year with more than 2,500 click throughs to their web site.

E-Broadcast Product Announcements

6. We also have the electrical industry's largest email newsletter and e-broadcast product announcement service which is sent to more than 50,000 North American electric power professionals.

Electricity Forums and Technical Training Seminars

7. Our national and regional conferences and electrical training courses across North America that attract more than 1,500 delegates a year. The Electricity Forum is committed to developing leading-edge and topical conferences and technical training seminars. It is possible to sponsor and distribute technical material to our forums as well as advertise to our audience of electric power engineers and maintenance personnel with table-top displays.

http://www.electricity-today.com/

AltEnergyMag (formaerly EarthToys.com) has published a dedicated online eMagazine every 2 months since 2002 about various Alternative Technologies ... always at the cutting edge. We currently average over 75,000 visits/month, and are growing as the industry gains traction

http://www.altenergymag.com/

SmartGrid Canada (SGC) is a new national organization dedicated to promoting a more modern and efficient electricity grid for the benefit of all Canadians.

Our goal is to drive innovation and leadership to advance Canada’s Smart Grid infrastructure by engaging stakeholders from multiple industries.

We are comprised of public and private organizations, including utilities, vendors, technology and service providers, academia and other industry associations. A not-for-profit association, we work on behalf of our members to:

• Educate and build awareness of the need for and benefits of a modern, “smarter” electricity system – from energy providers through to consumers;
• Promote the research, development and deployment of new and innovative energy technologies and products;
• Advocate for national and provincial energy policies that support the development of Smart Grid technologies in Canada.

A Smart Grid will provide a more reliable and cost-effective supply of power, enable Canadians to better manage and conserve energy, and help build a stronger and more sustainable economy.

http://sgcanada.org/

The Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC) is the voice of the Canadian information and communications technologies (ICT) industry. ITAC represents a diverse ICT community spanning telecommunications and internet services, ICT consulting services, hardware, microelectronics, software and electronic content. ITAC's community of companies accounts for more than 70 per cent of the 572,700 jobs, $155.3-billion in revenue, $6.2-billion in R&D investment, $30.4-billion in exports and $11-billion in capital expenditures that the ICT industry contributes annually to the Canadian economy. The ICT sector currently represents 4.9 per cent of Canada's gross domestic product (GDP) and accounted for 9.4 per cent of all real GDP growth since 2002. ITAC is a prominent advocate for the expansion of Canada's innovative capacity and for stronger productivity across all sectors through the strategic use of technology.

http://www.itac.ca/

Canadian Electricity Association (CEA) members generate, transmit and distribute electrical energy to industrial, commercial, residential and institutional customers across Canada every day. From vertically integrated electric utilities, to power marketers, to the manufacturers and suppliers of materials, technology and services that keep the industry running smoothly -- all are represented by this national industry association. For more information visit: www.electricity.ca

Sustainable Electricity is an industry-wide sustainability initiative developed and implemented by the electric utility members of the Canadian Electricity Association (CEA).

By focusing on a three-pronged vision of sustainability – environment, society and the economy – the electricity industry takes a holistic approach to managing our impacts and securing its collective future. The program is built on the foundation of a thorough and rigorous process involving all utility members, as well as insight and leadership from a Public Advisory Panel. The electricity industry is committed to a shared future. Participation in Sustainable Electricity is a condition of CEA membership.

Sustainable Electricity comprises the following four elements:

1. A Policy for Sustainable Development– Corporate Responsibility– CEA member utilities have committed to implementing the program's policy according to key guiding principles which form the basis of the program.
2. Performance Indicators and Reporting – Each of the guiding principles is supported by specific indicators and metrics that will be used track overall industry sustainable development performance. Utilities will report on the performance of these key indicators and overall industry results on sustainable development will be published in an annual report to stakeholders.
3. Public Advisory Panel – A Public Advisory Panel, made up of distinguished and qualified Canadians, will provide independent opinion and advice to the CEA Board of Directors on the implementation of and improvements to Sustainable Electricity.
4. External Verification – Implementation of Sustainable Electricity will be verified by an independent external verifier.

http://www.sustainableelectricity.ca/