Cybersecurity Technology Roadmapping: A Systems Approach for the Challenge
In a world that is transforming digitally, cybersecurity is both a line of defense and a vulnerability for many organizations. While big corporations can afford to be protected, smaller organizations and the public sector, which make up the majority of the economies of the world, are becoming extremely vulnerable every passing day. Artificial intelligence is rattling the battlefield, providing ammunition to both sides. We at the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence focus our efforts on educating and creating awareness in sectors ranging from energy to health. We have worked closely with the US Department of Defense, the National Security Agency, and other national and local agencies to identify technological gaps and R&D opportunities in the cybersecurity field through technology roadmaps. This talk will provide insight to these efforts.
Leveraging Technology for Reliable, Resilient, and Affordable Electrical Energy Delivery
The electrical power and energy industry is changing rapidly to meet the increasing society needs, including diverse load demand (data centers and electrification) and high levels of renewable and storage integration for sustainable energy delivery. Recent grid events across the globe (blackouts and outages) emphasized importance of taking comprehensive actions to better manage the electrical power system planning, operations, and maintenance. It requires investment in developing and deploying diverse technologies, improving processes and tools (including AI), and addressing interdependence among various infrastructures (including electrical, gas, telecom, and transportation). This keynote will focus on overall challenges and optimal strategies, including leveraging advanced technologies, to ensure reliable, resilient, and affordable delivery of electrical energy.