Don't Forget the Present: Cybersecurity Uplift for Existing Rail Systems
It's easy to assume that rail cybersecurity is only a problem for brand new systems and solely focuses on security requirements at the system procurement stage. We sometimes ignore the fact that existing systems (the installed base) were probably not built with security in mind. But right now rail operations are running insecure protocols, being managed by Windows XP machines, and are powered by devices that are subject to critical vulnerabilities. The situation is risky and calls for immediate action.
This webinar will focus on practical tips on securing your existing systems. During the webinar, we will tackle challenges such as:
- How to start your efforts in securing your installed systems
- How to uplift your security without making costly changes to your systems
- Vulnerability management even it’s almost impossible to patch
- What TS 50701 is telling us about securing the installed base
- Aligning the security of existing systems with new systems
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Nick is Executive Editor of Railway Gazette Group. He has covered global rail technology and policy stories for Railway Gazette since joining the title as News Reporter in 2006. Nick has visited more than 50 countries to report on rail and metro projects, and he has become a familiar face within the rail sector by presenting Railway Gazette Group’s flagship Interactive Broadcast series, and by chairing and moderating blue-chip events across the industry, including the UNIFE General Assembly and the World Congress on Railway Research.
Nick has been an active supporter of the campaign to develop a domestic high speed rail network in the UK, and a member and advocate for the Young Rail Professionals networking association, which seeks to promote rail careers to the next generation and boost diversity within the industry. He is a regular commentator on public transport issues in mainstream media channels, including BBC television and radio, Sky News, and broadsheet newspapers.
Born in Rochdale, UK, Nick graduated with a BA (Hons) in History from the University of York in 2002. Before joining Railway Gazette Group, Nick spent a year working in a specialist school for children with learning difficulties in rural France, and he was a digital journalist and editor covering the energy and financial services sectors for market analysis company Datamonitor.
Nicolas is on a mission to secure rail systems. Trained as a network and security engineer, he has a unique background of over 20 years of experience in building secure architectures, with the last 15 years on railways systems, in Europe and Asia, for leading global integrators and vendors, in engineering and product management roles. Focusing now on cybersecurity being previously GIAC GICSP certified and an accredited IEC62443 Expert, Nicolas has been involved in both securing products used in control command systems as well as securing infrastructure and rolling stock.
Experienced Safety, Risk and Assurance Director and leader with experience of leading significant sector wide change programmes in the rail industry. Skilled in system safety, safety policy and legislation, rail systems engineering and risk assessment. Strong understanding of safety assurance of rail systems, rolling stock and major projects.