2008 Cyber Security Workshop


Wednesday, March 5, 2008
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott
1601 Lake Robbins Drive [map]
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1162


The registration period for this meeting has ended.



On-line registration is now closed. On-site registration will be available at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott beginning Wednesday, March 5 at 7:00 am.

This is a hands-on interactive workshop to discuss the latest issues in cyber security as it relates to IT and Process Control Systems in the industry. Attendees will review and discuss real-life case studies, best practices, educating the workforce on cyber security, the latest cyber security tools, and more!

Speakers:

Dr. John James
United States Military Academy
“Perils and Possibilities: a Summary of Cyber Security Gaps and Ongoing Efforts to Close Those Gaps”

David Moore
AcuTech
“Chemical Security Regulations & How They Affect Cyber Security”

Other Highlights

• Interactive workshop on educating company employees (including upper management) on cyber security

• Case study on how a refining company, working with a vendor, was able to develop a state-of-the-art cyber security system for both DCS and IT

• Panel discussion with representatives from the refining industry, petrochemical industry, physical security, government, vendor companies, and academia

Participants should also plan on staying for the 4th Annual I3P PCS Security Workshop at The Woodlands Marriott on Thursday, March 6. This one-day event focuses on new cyber security technologies and solutions addressing survivability and recovery of process control systems (PCS).

NPRA and I3P have worked together to ensure that our respective workshop programs provide attendees with different yet complementary aspects of this important field.

Registration for the I3P Workshop is separate from the NPRA Cyber Workshop.

Click here for more information and to register for the I3P Workshop.

Meeting Attire:

Business Casual - shirts with collars; no ties, jeans, sneakers or shorts.


Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 02/22/2008
Name Price Available To
Registration Fee - Early $125.00   Refining Member
Petrochemical Member
International Member
Associate Member
Government
NonMember
Registration Fee - Late $150.00   Refining Member
Petrochemical Member
International Member
Associate Member
Government
NonMember


Cancellation and Other Policies:

By registering for this meeting you signify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by NPRA's policies on registration, housing, cancellation, spouse/guest registration, and fees.

REGISTRATION POLICY: Those who are present at the site of an NPRA meeting and/or occupy a hotel room in the NPRA room block to conduct business with industry personnel gathered for that meeting are expected to register for that meeting and pay the registration fee, whether or not they attend a specific function.

FEE POLICY: Eligibility for member rates is based on membership information currently on file with NPRA. If your company is not currently a member, the non-member fees will be charged to your credit card.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Registration substitution/cancellations may be made on-line or in writing and faxed to 202.835.0467 or e-mailed to SC@npra.org. No cancellations will be taken over the phone. Cancellations may be made by February 4, 2008 with no penalty. Cancellations done on-line or written cancellations postmarked, faxed, or emailed between February 5 and February 18, 2008 will receive a refund of fees, less a $50 processing fee. No refunds after February 18, 2008. Substitute conference registrations may be made in advance or on arrival with no penalty.

ENTERTAINMENT POLICY: We ask your cooperation in observing Association policy on activities held in conjunction with any NPRA meeting:

* Meetings or social activities should not be scheduled that take registrants away from NPRA programs and NPRA-sponsored activities;
* Any company sponsoring a function to which 25 or more people are invited should outline its plans for advance approval by NPRA. In general, such functions will be approved if they do not unduly take registrants away from NPRA-sponsored activities;
* All representatives of companies sponsoring hospitality activities are expected to register for the meeting;
* Hospitality suites are expected to close by 1:00 a.m.;
* Food, beverage and service personnel (bartenders, hostesses, etc.) must be obtained through the hotel catering department;
* Suite promotional activities are to avoid the use of elaborate entertainment, expensive door prizes, suite attendance solicitation by individuals who are not full-time employees of the sponsoring company, or other similar activities.

Housing

Earliest Check-in Date: March 4, 2008
Latest Checkout-out Date: March 6, 2008
Final Reservation Cut-Off Date: February 4, 2008
(Some hotels may run out of space earlier or be cut-off prior to this date.)

The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center:
1601 Lake Robbins Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380-1162



    Guest Room
    Rate: $186 Single/Double Occupancy
    Deposit: $186.00 ++

Travel Information:

AVIS is the official rental car agency for the Security Conference. Call 800-331-1600 and refer to AWD#:B7613999 to receive discounted rates.