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ICS are responsible for everything from the electrical current that powers our computers, to the water that flows through our buildings, to the traffic lights that manage our daily commute. Public Safety Canada delivers ICS Security events aimed at strengthening the resilience of these critical systems.</p> <h2>ICS Security Symposiums</h2> <p>Public Safety Canada hosts the ICS Security Symposium series to bring together experts and industry leaders to present on in-depth and timely topics related to ICS and cyber security. Planning is underway for the 2024 Symposium series. Check back here for updates as they become available.</p> <h2>Understanding ICS Session</h2> <p>PS also periodically hosts a focused information session, including presentations and facilitated discussions, for those unfamiliar with the complexities of ICS security. The objective of this foundational session is to provide new skills to Canadian critical infrastructure (CI) personnel including management, senior officials, and anyone working at CI sites where ICS are employed. We encourage those responsible for infrastructure security to attend in order to broaden their knowledge of the impacts and issues facing ICS today.</p> <p>Topics covered in this session include:</p> <ul> <li>What is ICS?: An Introductory Overview</li> <li>Information Technology vs. Operational Technology (IT/OT)</li> <li>Where ICS is Found: A Walkthrough of ICS in the Water Sector From Water Source to Faucet</li> <li>Case Studies of ICS Cyber Events</li> <li>Public Safety Canada Resources Available to the CI Community</li> </ul> <p>Details on the next Understanding ICS Session will be posted as they become available.</p> <h2>Technical Workshops</h2> <p>PS’s ICS Security technical workshops are focused on the development of basic incident handler skills for the ICS environment. The objective of this training is to raise awareness by giving participants a hands-on experience using real tools and targets. Participants will be expected to have a basic to moderate level of computer security training and proficiency within a networked environment.</p> <p>Details on the next ICS Technical Workshop will be posted as they become available.</p> <h2>ICS Webinars</h2> <p>PS regularly hosts ICS-themed webinars that bring together various experts and industry leaders to present on in-depth and timely topics related to ICS and cyber security. These webinars allow PS to engage with stakeholders continuously throughout the year as well as provide opportunities to update the community on security topics, promote the ICS Symposium, and build relationships with experts and industry leaders. Stay tuned for our next event by joining the PS ICS mailing list!</p> <p>If you're a critical infrastructure owner or operator, <a href="mailto:ics-sci@ps-sp.gc.ca">contact us for inquiries about ICS Security Symposium and Technical Workshops</a>.</p> <h2>CI Talks: Industrial Control Systems</h2> <figure class="wb-mltmd"> <video poster="/cnt/ntnl-scrt/crtcl-nfrstrctr/_vds/crtcl-nfrstrctr-tlks/crtcl-nfrstrctr-tlks-en.jpg" title="CI Talks: Industrial Control Systems"> <source type="video/mp4" src="/cnt/ntnl-scrt/crtcl-nfrstrctr/_vds/crtcl-nfrstrctr-tlks/crtcl-nfrstrctr-tlks-ics-en.mp4" /> <track src="/cnt/ntnl-scrt/crtcl-nfrstrctr/_vds/crtcl-nfrstrctr-tlks/crtcl-nfrstrctr-tlks-ics-en.xml" kind="captions" data-type="application/ttml+xml" srclang="en" label="English" /> </video> <figcaption> <details> <summary>Transcript</summary> <p>Hello, and welcome back to CI Talks. Today we will be talking about Public Safety Canada's Industrial Control Systems Security Program. </p> <p>Industrial Control Systems, or ICS for short, are the automated systems used to deliver essential services to Canadians. ICS are responsible for everything from the electrical current that powers our electronics, to the water that flows through our buildings, to the traffic lights that manage our commute. </p> <p>These systems have become increasingly connected to the internet. While this increased connectivity has brought significant efficiencies with respect to service delivery and system maintenance, it has also increased the range of risks to these critical systems, which if disrupted, would have significant impacts on the lives of Canadians. </p> <p>Public Safety Canada is dedicated to supporting Canadian critical infrastructure stakeholders, in improving the cyber security resilience of these vital systems that underpin Canada's CI through its ICS Security Program.</p> <p>Public Safety's ICS Security Program consist of initiatives specifically tailored for Canadian critical infrastructure. </p> <p>The ICS Security Symposium is an important engagement mechanism that brings together ICS experts from across the 10 CI sectors in Canada to provide training, to share information on the latest threats and trends, and to discuss mitigation measures to strengthen the resilience of these critical systems. </p> <p>Hundreds of stakeholders participate in this free conference, assisting CI owners and operators to better secure their most critical ICS systems.</p> <p>Public Safety Canada developed the Understanding ICS session for those unfamiliar with the complexities of ICS security. The objective of these foundational sessions is to upskill Canadian CI personnel including management, senior officials, and anyone working at CI sites where ICS are employed. </p> <p>These sessions include an introductory overview of what Industrial Control Systems are; the difference between information technology and operational technology; case studies of ICS cyber incidents; and other information and resources available to the CI community. </p> <p>The ICS Technical Workshops provide hands-on training to support incident handler skills development among ICS practitioners. The technical workshop provides an opportunity for participants to practice mitigation and defense techniques through simulated cyber-attacks on operational technology environments, including trying to control the ICS of CI sites, such as a potable water system, rail network, and traffic light system of a model town. </p> <p>Industrial Control Systems are everywhere, and they are supported by complex networks of people and machines that require constant attention and protection. By better understanding these often misunderstood systems, together we can begin to acknowledge their impact and criticality and improve the resilience of these vital systems.</p> <p>For further information, please visit the Public Safety Canada website at <a href="http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca">www.publicsafety.gc.ca</a>. If you have any questions, please contact us at <a href="mailto:ics-sci@ps-sp.gc.ca">ics-sci@ps-sp.gc.ca</a>. </p> </details> </figcaption> </figure> <div class="clearfix"></div> <dl id="wb-dtmd"> <dt>Date modified: </dt> <dd><time property="dateModified">2023-11-07</time></dd> </dl> </main>  <footer role="contentinfo" id="wb-info" class="visible-sm visible-md visible-lg wb-navcurr"> <div class="container"> <nav role="navigation"> <h2>About this site</h2> <ul id="gc-tctr" class="list-inline"> <li><a rel="license" href="https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/ntcs/trms-en.aspx">Terms and conditions</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/trnsprnc/index-en.aspx">Transparency</a></li> </ul> <div class="row"> <section class="col-sm-3"> <h3>About us</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/cnt/bt/mnstr-en.aspx#mn">Our Ministers</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/bt/mnstr-en.aspx#ps">Parliamentary Secretaries</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/bt/dpt-mnstr-en.aspx">Deputy Minister</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/index-en.aspx?t=dprtmntl">Departmental reports</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/bt/index-en.aspx">About Us – More</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="col-sm-3"> <h3>News</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/cnt/nws/nws-rlss/index-en.aspx">News Releases</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/nws/pht-gllr/index-en.aspx">Multimedia gallery</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/nws/spchs/index-en.aspx">Speeches</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/nws/index-en.aspx">News – More</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="col-sm-3"> <h3>Contact Us</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/cnt/nws/md-cntctcs-en.aspx">Media</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/bt/crrs/index-en.aspx">Careers</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/bt/cntct-en.aspx">Contact Us – More</a></li> </ul> </section> <section class="col-sm-3"> <h3>Stay Connected</h3> <ul class="list-unstyled"> <li><a href="/cnt/sty-cnnctd/index-en.aspx#fcbk">Facebook</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/sty-cnnctd/index-en.aspx#twttr">Twitter</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/sty-cnnctd/index-en.aspx#tyb">YouTube</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/sty-cnnctd/index-en.aspx#rss">RSS</a></li> <li><a href="/cnt/sty-cnnctd/index-en.aspx">Stay Connected – More</a></li> </ul> </section> </div> </nav> </div> <div id="gc-info"> <div class="container"> <nav role="navigation"> <h2>Government of Canada footer</h2> <ul class="list-inline"> <li><a href="http://healthycanadians.gc.ca"><span>Health</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://travel.gc.ca"><span>Travel</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml"><span>Service Canada</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.jobbank.gc.ca"><span>Jobs</span></a></li> <li><a href="http://www.budget.gc.ca/"><span>Economy</span></a></li> <li id="canada-ca"><a href="http://www.canada.ca/en/index.html">Canada.ca</a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> </footer>    <script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/2.2.4/jquery.min.js"></script> <script src="/dist/js/wet-boew.min.js"></script>     <script type="text/javascript">_satellite.pageBottom();</script>  <script src="/dist/Invitation-manager/Overlay.js"></script> <script src="/dist/Invitation-manager/InvitationManager.js"></script> </body> </html>

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