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Protecting the Grid - Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities for Control Centers and Substations

Anton Krupskii

Published on 18 Jan, 2024

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Protecting the Grid - Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities for Control Centers and Substations

Webinar Agenda:

1. Introduction

  • Welcome and brief overview of the webinar's objectives.
2. The Growing Threats to Energy Infrastructure 
  • Discussion on the rising trend of cyber-attacks targeting critical energy infrastructure globally and in Europe.
  • Examining cybersecurity challenges in modern substation environments.
3. Substation Digitization as an Opportunity for Cybersecurity 
  • Exploring how digitization of substations can bolster cybersecurity.
  • Evaluating options for infrastructure protection.
  • Key considerations for developing a robust cybersecurity strategy.
  • The importance of implementing comprehensive protection systems, with references to standards and regulations like IEC 62443, NIS 2, etc.
4. IDS vs. Firewall: Complementary Tools in Cybersecurity
  • Understanding Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS) and their distinction from firewalls.
  • The significance of integrating both IDS and firewalls in cybersecurity strategies.
  • Introduction to the StationGuard solution: Asset Discovery, Vulnerability Management, and Functional Monitoring.
5. Hardware-Software Synergy for Substation Security
  • Discussion on the synergy between hardware and software in enhancing cybersecurity.
  • Identifying suitable hardware platforms for IDS in substations.
  • Making the right hardware choices: Introducing the Welotec Rugged Substation Automation Devices.
6. Q&A Round 
  • Open forum for participants to ask questions and engage with the speakers.
7. Conclusion 
  • Summarizing key takeaways from the webinar.
  • Thanking participants and informing about future webinars or resources.
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Protecting the Grid - Advanced Cybersecurity Capabilities for Control Centers and Substations

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Speaker:
  • Anton Krupskii
  • Holger Skurk

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Anton Krupskii, Vice President Digital Substation at Welotec GmbH, expert in substation automation, smart grid technology, and energy transition.

Anton Krupskii

Vice President Digital Substation at Welotec GmbH

Anton is an expert in substation automation and smart grid technology.

With extensive experience in international development and a strong focus on cybersecurity, virtualization, and energy transition, he drives innovation and actively shapes the future of industrial automation.

Holger Skurk

Product Manager Cybersecurity at OMICRON electronics

Holger Skurk is an expert in cybersecurity and works as Product Manager Cybersecurity at OMICRON electronics. Here he manages the StationGuard product area, the leading cyber security solution for automation and SCADA networks of energy suppliers.


Holger can also look back on a long career in technical consulting at major consulting companies.