SAME NoVA/DC Post: Improving Cybersecurity and Safety in Smart Buildings and Infrastructure

Leveraging the SAME Platform to Enhance the Nation’s Cyber Protection

Federal cyber security standards are rapidly evolving to respond to the explosive growth of malware, ransomware, and even “killware” attacks spreading across all sectors of society. In response, federal engineers have turned to the AEC industry for collaboration and recommendations to enhance the planning, design, and protection of smart technologies in buildings and infrastructure. Additionally, federal and state agencies are developing policies and guidance for cyber protections in a full range of projects funded through the $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA).

In this third session of the SAME Industry-Government Engagement on Cyber Security, learn about the outcomes of our working group to provide effective solutions for your company be postured and ready to respond to new federal guidance and how they translate to similar protections for your commercial clients who also want smart technologies in their buildings.

The SAME IGE Cyber panel will offer a glimpse into the recommendations for the AEC industry to improve cyber safety in a smarter world. The program will refresh the topic from the past two sessions, and give insight into the path of the current working group. You do not need to have attended previous sessions to participate in Session III. Following the main program, join in for happy hour networking.

* ticket holder must attend the live session, either in person or virtually, to receive a PDH certificate

AGENDA

• 3:00 pm - Check-in opens
• 3:30 pm - Main Program: welcome, introductions, panel discussion, followed by Q&A
• 5:30 pm - Happy Hour Networking
• 7:00 pm - Event concludes

KEY DISCUSSION AREAS

• The Cyber Threat Environment
• The Impacts of Cyber Attacks
• Facility-related Smart Device Trends
• Risks Associated with Facility-related Smart Devices
• The Need for a Comprehensive Risk Mitigation Framework
• Working Group Updates for the SAME IGE on Cyber

CYBERSECURITY IGE GOALS

• Understand Cyber-related Risk to Facilities
• Infrastructure, Mission and Human Safety
• Participate in the Development of a Comprehensive & Proactive Framework for Mitigating Cyber Risk
• Support and Shape the Development of Effective Cyber-Security UFCs, Policy, and Training
• Curate and Publish Best Practices for Facility Engineering and Operations

This will be a highly attended event with limited capacity. Don't delay your ticket purchase.

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HAPPY HOUR MENU

Passed hors d'oeuvres

• Warm Spinach and Boursin Cheese in Phyllo
• Beef Empanada with Chipotle Aioli
• Coconut Crusted Chicken Brochette with Coconut Curry Sauce

Display Station

• Fresh and Grilled Vegetables w/ housemade Ranch and Hummus
• Assorted cheeses, crackers, bread, grapes, dried fruit and nuts

Beverages

• Coffee and Tea Station

Bar

• Red/White Wine (one drink ticket each or $10 additional ticket)
• Imported/Domestic Beer (one drink ticket each or $10 additional ticket)
• Soft Drinks/Bottled & Sparkling Water (one drink ticket each or $5 additional ticket)

All in-person ticket holders will receive two (2) drink tickets. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase at the event (Venmo only). You must be of legal drinking age to purchase alcohol drink tickets and consume alcoholic beverages. The Army and Navy Club will not serve alcohol to those under the age of 21.