Presentation Abstract: "Laying the Security Foundation for Distribution Automation in an Evolving Regulatory Environment" Distribution automation projects are being implemented by utilities throughout the US to improve reliability, operational efficiency, load forecasting, and customer service. In order to achieve these benefits, utilities are fielding increasingly more robust distribution communications networks. Meanwhile, the security guidelines and standards related to these projects, from bodies such as NIST and NERC, continue to evolve. This presentation will focus on the approach that Lockheed Martin has taken when working with utilities to implement a cyber security foundation for distribution automation. Included will be lessons learned, and steps taken to minimize the effects of future standards changes while continuing to meet operational goals and objectives. In addition, Lockheed will discuss the role it has played in helping to bridge the communications gap between IT and operations that is necessary to implement a successful and achievable cyber security program. Speaker: Chris McCormick, Principal Systems Engineer, Lockheed Martin, Energy & Cyber Services Chris is a principal engineer with over 20 years of operations and IT experience. Chris previously worked for Delmarva Power and PricewaterhouseCoopers prior to joining Lockheed Martin. He has performed work for a number of utilities in a variety of roles and functions, and is currently the PM for the cyber security work being performed as part of the substation automation project for an IOU. Chris holds a BS in Mathematics from Penn State, a MBA from Villanova University, and a MSE in Technology Management from the University of Pennsylvania. [back to Program Agenda]