1. NESCO Update: Year TwoWebinarNational Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization September 7 2012

2. Webinar Logistics All participants are muted Ask questions via GoToMeeting Q&A panel Use Twitter hashtag #NESCO Webinar is being recorded Presentation and recorded webinar will be available at www.us-nesco.orgThe National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 2 3. NESCO Legislative Origin R. 3183 ...the Secretary shall establish an independent national energy sector cyber security organization... Department Of Energy issued FOA on March 31, 2010 Purpose is to establish a National Electric Sector Cyber Security Organization that has the knowledge, capabilities, and experience to protect the electric grid and enhance integration of smart grid technologies that are adequately protected against cyber attacks. This organization will serve as a focal point to bring together domestic and international experts, developers, and users who will assess and test the security of novel technology, architectures, and applications.The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 3 4. NESCO Objectives Mission: Establish a broad-based, public-private partnership to advance electric sector cybersecurity as the security voice of the electric industry Objectives: Organize, lead & implement public-private partnership Focus cybersecurity R&D priorities Identify and disseminate security best practices Organize the collection, analysis and dissemination ofinfrastructure vulnerabilities and threats Work cooperatively w/ DOE & other Federal Agencies Enhance cybersecurity of the bulk power grid and electricinfrastructure9/7/2012The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization is partially funded by the US Department of Energy 4 5. NESCO PlatformIOUNon-Reg Muni Regulatory Co-opState, Fed, IPP Local Utility GovtAcademicVendor EPRI Product Natl Labs ServiceTCIPG The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 5 6. Connect & SupportUtilityAsset Owners9/7/2012 The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization is partially funded by the US Department of Energy 6 7. NESCO Distilled NESCO Staff and Advisory Board NESCOR partnerships Outreach Town Hall Meetings Voice of the Industry (VOI) Webinars Tactical Analysis Center (TAC) Community-sourced tactical cybersecurity Daily Handlers Diary Rapid Notification System Subscriber Reports and Briefings Resources Best Practices Organizations Publications Presentations The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 7 8. NESCO Advisory Board Heavily weighted toward utility asset owners IOUs, Munis, Co-ops, IPPs Representation from Trade Organizations EEI, APPA, NRECA, UTC Representation from Federal agencies DOE, DHS (invited), DOD (invited) Representation from research and forums EPRI, NATF, NAGF (invited) Representation from sector Vendor community The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 8 9. Community Growth The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 9 10. Community Overview NESCO Members of Sept 30 2011 (1 year) 788 NESCO members 278 unique organizations NESCO Members as of Sept 7 2012: 1083 individuals 381 unique organizations Note: This represents a nearly 50% annual growth rate The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 10 11. Community Demographics 1,083 Individual members381 unique organizations Predominately Asset Owner Driven Membership BaseThe National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 11 12. NESCO Membership Stats Individual Members Organizational Academic: 25Members Asset Owner: 666 Academic: 18 Govt/Regulatory: 122 Asset Owner: 180 Vendor/Other: 270 Govt/Regulatory: 43 Total : 1083 Vendor/Other: 140 Total : 381The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 12 13. NESCO Social Media Stats NESCO mailing list: 4040 NESCO Twitter followers: 5579 NESCO LinkedIn group members: 547 The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 13 14. NESCO Outreach Stats 3 Town Hall meetings 19 Voice of the Industry (VOI) meetings 101 TAC notices 171 follow up threads 79 presentations/panels 97 event participation 41 blog mentions 46 interviews and article citations The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 14 15. NESCO Town Hall Meetings Town Hall format Single cybersecurity topic of interest to the electric sector Openly discuss problems and solutions with all relevant parties Refining Town Hall program Half day events Higher frequency (4-6), regional venues Next Town Hall is Topic: Cybersecurity Legislation Building a Bridge Between the Possible & the Practical Keynote from Hon. Pat Hoffman, Asst Sec of Energy, US DOE Between EnergySec Summit and CISO Forum September 27, 2012 in Portland, OR http://bit.ly/NESCOTownHallPDX2012The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 15 16. NESCO Voice of the Industry Attached to existing cybersecurity events High frequency, geographic distribution Open participation Unscripted, no agenda NESCO staff is there to listen Aggregate and anonymize discussion topics Use the data to advocate for industry causes and to inform interested parties VOI calendar can be found at www.us- nesco.org The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 16 17. NESCO Webinars Topics of interest to electric sector cybersecurity professionals May partner with solution providers 1-2 per month Calendar can be found at www.us- nesco.org Let us know if you have suggestions! The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 17 18. NESCO Tactical AnalysisCenter Supports ES-ISAC and ICS-CERT Open & private source intelligence Asset owner volunteer handler SMEs with virtual analysis tools Rapid, community-sourced analysis Secure communications Rapid Notification System Daily diaries, briefings Quarterly & annual reports9/7/2012The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization is partially funded by the US Department of Energy 18 19. ES-ISAC, ICS-CERT and TAC An analogy first responder, emergency and long term care Basic TAC differentiators Operated by an independent non-profit org Not associated with a federal regulatory agency DOE partner is non-regulatory Funding expires in 2014, only seed money provided Funding model involves cost-share, so industry bearscost throughout entire effort Electric sector specific Provides feeds to NERC & DHS if authorized by utility The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 19 20. ES-ISAC, ICS-CERT and TAC Additional TAC differentiators Covers all electric utilities; smart grid, distribution, QF NESCO staff work alongside industry handlers RNS has direct access to security staff Volunteer reporting structure, not mandatory Private position offers unique vendor relationships Anonymized pass through for bi-directional sharing Learn more at http://grids.ec/TACWebinar The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 20 21. NESCO CommunityTechnology Confluence collaboration suite wiki, social media, blog, distribution lists, document management, etc Strong focus on building electric industry communities Can be public or private/restricted Can provide instant forums, distribution lists, etc for electric industry cybersecurity groupsThe National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 21 22. NEW! NESCO Websitehttp://www.us-nesco.orgThe National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 22 23. NESCO Roadmap Membership program Additional TAC services Patch management notification Higher service levels Best practices repository The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012 with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 23 24. NESCO Summary Building trust through relationships to foster collaboration in electric sector Flexible technology facilitates rapid tactical analysis and catalyzes best practices for future strategic efforts Supports and promotes existing successful cybersecurity programs Security voice of the electric sector9/7/2012 The National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization is partially funded by the US Department of Energy 24 25. NESCO Needs You Volunteer programs Tactical Analysis Center Best Practices Repository Community-driven efforts (Working Groups, task force, whitepapers, etc) Financial support NESCO must be sustained by industry TAC subscriptions Organizational or individual membership Donations/sponsorshipsThe National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy 25 26. Questions? Patrick C Miller Principal Investigator, National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization President & CEO, EnergySecpatrick.miller@energysec.org 503.446.1212 (desk)Powered by@patrickcmiller (twitter)www.energysec.orgThe National Electric Sector Cybersecurity Organization (NESCO) is operated by EnergySec9/7/2012with funding assistance from the U.S. Department of Energy26