Utilizing Native Functionality in ICS to improve Security - Vivek Ponnada [GRIMMCon 0x5]
Channel: GRIMM Cyber
Date: 2021-08-08

This presentation is based on a community project called "Top 20 Secure PLC Coding Practices", with document version 1.0 released on plc-security.com. The idea is to utilize these best practices and leverage natively available functionality in the PLC/DCS/SCADA systems to improve the security posture, as well as assist in better Incident Response.

Vivek Ponnada works for GE as a Service Manager and is responsible for GE's Gas Power transactional customers (Utilities and Co-generation) across Canada. Prior to this role, he was in Sales & Business Development (Control system upgrades and Cybersecurity solutions), and started his career as a Field Engineer, commissioning turbine controls systems in Europe, Africa, Middle-East and Southeast Asia. Vivek is passionate about industrial controls cybersecurity and enjoys learning & contributing to the security community.