Understand how Nozomi can help you with visibility of your environment as a whole, with an adequate solution for each type of architecture, and without performance problems; supporting to raise the level of Cybersecurity, reduce the attack surface, in addition to delivering an entire predictive analysis methodology based on effective action items with our unique Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence technology. To do this, we anticipate operational or cybernetic anomalies, help in the diagnosis and incident response process, supporting the reduction of operational risk, business continuity & Safety.

During the presentation, the following topics will be covered:

• Unforeseen happen
• Cyber ​​threats have changed their profile
• The energy sector is the target of attacks
• Is your UH ready?
• Introduction to business continuity management
• Applicable regulations and standards
• Definition of a PCN
• Threats considered for a large UH
• impact scenarios
• potential occurrences
• Common technologies in UHs and respective recovery strategies
• contingency operation
• recovery areas
• Use cases
• Doubts

How the new electricity measurement technologies will guide and allow the electricity sector to modernize, offering tools so that there is a synergy between the Distributor Operations and the Regulation in a way that generates benefits for the whole society, contributing for better demand management, the introduction of new tariff modalities, the quality of the service provided, the monitoring of consumption by the consumer and the introduction of new energy services through intelligence and transformation of data into useful information for decision making.< /p>

How Brazil's largest Utility trod its journey to protect its critical infrastructure and ONS requirements

Round Table

With the advent of new technologies, transport protocols and the movement of products on the market, the utilities sector sees the need to update its transmission solutions to keep up with this technological evolution. New solutions will be presented to maintain the existing legacy system, and thus allow a smooth migration to more current technologies, preserving investment and mitigating operational risks.

Hitachi Energy will present the implementation of Teleprotection and Differential Protection services over MPLS-TP Networks, as well as the innovative solutions that support the challenges of customers around the world.

We will discuss the criticality of uptime propagation of systems and differentials implemented through the GOOSE Protocol, with a case study in a large MPLS-TP network.

Solutions that use IoT connectivity for monitoring and control in the energy area for Telecontrol of electronic reclosers, capacitor banks, voltage regulators and fault sensors installed in the medium voltage network, and in the area of Telemeasurement for group A and B customers, free customers and border measurement. In sanitation companies connectivity for ETEs and ETAs monitoring of grant management, management of macro measurement to control the flow and pressure of the water distribution network, automation of water and sewage pumping sewage treatment stations, in Utilities of gas protection of cathodic, remote measurement classified areas (risk).

Low Orbit Satellites, with low latency, high availability, self-installation, QoS, ideal for critical applications anywhere in Brazil. Which critical applications in the energy sector can be met through the new LEO constellations and which are the new possibilities for the sector to be addressed with this technology. Main difference between existing constellations, and what to expect in the short and medium term.

With the growing demand for automation and measurement services that require communication via a telecommunications system, it is necessary to evaluate solutions that simplify current standards and support the expansion of these services. Thus, the objective of this feasibility study was to compare, from a technical and financial point of view, the use of PON networks (passive optical networks) to serve distribution network services in environments outside the substation - underground distribution networks - and also in the internal environment of the substation.

Does your company evaluate the possibility of having fully autonomous connectivity, with your data traveling outside commercial networks?
This format is already used in Brazil with 4G technology but, once the regulator has regulated the use of radio frequency bands for 5G technology, the migration and implementation of new networks already in this model becomes a trend.
In this panel, speakers will show what private networks are, their benefits, regulatory issues, security and how utilities are seeing this evolution.

GE GRID Solutions apresenta os desafios para projetos de rádio LTE e Banda Estreita, trazendo soluções com mais flexibilidade e imunidade para instalações em ambiente crítico onde coexistam outros sistemas de rádio.

The progressive appearance of 5G networks is shaping a new scenario for different industries on the way to digitization, allowing the implementation and development of a new set of applications aimed at increasing productivity and optimizing processes, achieving cost reductions and improvements in operation.

In this session, you will discover the important advantages offered by 4G and 5G private networks and how they will be the support on which what is known as the fourth industrial revolution develops.

Private radio and public/private cellular LTE 4G and NR 5G are maturing as field area network (FAN) solutions, but the implementation of security mechanisms within these networks is not yet universal and not well understood . Cybersecurity in any network is essential, especially in essential services such as transmission and distribution of electricity. The introduction of SCADA and new productivity systems provides an opportunity to review security, and this presentation will consider available options and review NIST recommendations.

This session will first introduce security fundamentals with an understanding of key security pillars of confidentiality, integrity and availability to which we need to add accountability and non-repudiation for a complete SCADA cyber context. The basics of cryptography and authentication will be covered with reference to standards such as AES, secure hashing algorithms, and RADIUS.

The following is an introduction to NIST Special Publication 800-82: A Guide to the Security of Industrial Control Systems ( ICS) highlighting specific communication network recommendations and corresponding options available from various vendors. Strengths and weaknesses of security and ease of use will also be considered, as well as the impact of throughput on FAN performance.

Finally, the presentation will conclude with a brief introduction and update on the Process Post-Quantum Cryptography Standardization Program at NIST. Will the exponentially faster computational power promised by quantum computers undermine current security algorithms?

The 1st wave of implementation of cybersecurity controls in the operational routine of the ONS has been in effect since 09/Jan/2023, and the deadline for the second wave is approaching (9/10/23). What has your company already done, and what is missing?

For companies in the electricity sector to be properly trained to overcome difficulties and comply with the cybersecurity requirements established by the ONS, one of the key elements is the implementation of communication networks and security infrastructure that are robust enough to support the new context of digital transformation that the SIN is going through. This new landscape with the adoption of dozens of cybersecurity technologies places the entire sector at the forefront of the challenge of protecting against greater exposure and the growing increase in cyber attacks. During this interesting session, Fortinet will address the main technological components to enable this connectivity in an integrated and secure way, also counting on the participation of Marcelo Braquinho, CEO of TISafe, who will announce his ONS Ready offer from TI Safe based on MSS (Managed Security Services) of Fortinet Security Solutions.

The EyON platform, in synergy with OPDC cables, closely monitors the power grid infrastructure, instantly detecting any cable failure. With this solution, you can expect a quick and effective response to any unforeseen event, significantly minimizing correction time.

Use of Tait Communications portfolio for automation of maneuvers in distribution networks, using DMR solutions and accessories in the VHF/UHF bands

Today, Power Transmitters are being directed to gradually replace their TDM technology SDH multiplexer networks with packet technology networks, PTN (Packet Transport Networks), which can use MPLS-TP as a protocol transport communication, in general, the main challenges in this transition phase will be how to migrate their communications infrastructure based on circuit switching to packets in order to handle the transmission of critical messages in a reliable and secure manner.

Objective from the presentation:

Prove through practical test scenarios that legacy TDM services are supported natively, through CES Circuit Emulation (Circuit Emulation Services) within the MPLS-TP technology;

Applications of Protection/Teleprotection critical messaging services, supported by comparative tests using the C37.94 interfaces of TDM and MPLS-TP technology and coexistence between the two MPLS-TP technologies interoperable with TDM technology;<

Applicability of Goose message exchanges between substations and their performance analyzed by Caixa Daneo Omicrom;

Presentation of the results and conclusions of the practical tests of the applications carried out, proving the effectiveness and reliability of the MPLS-TP technology as a means of transporting critical messaging services, replacing or interoperating with existing TDM technology.

Today we have several technologies and seemingly countless number of emerging technologies in the Industrial IoT ecosystem. We will review the advantages and disadvantages of each of these technologies and what to consider during the network design process. For each of these technologies we will discuss their feasibility, commercial availability and scalability.

As the convergence of IT and OT networks continues to grow, organizations face increased exposure risks. This Tenable presentation will provide attendees with practical solutions to mitigate these risks. We will explore Tenable's comprehensive cyber risk management solutions, including vulnerability identification and prioritization, configuration control, and asset inventory. Additionally, we will discuss the importance of having wide visibility of a growing attack surface as companies digitally transform their business, and how a risk-based approach can help improve overall security posture.

In remote regions that typically have poor coverage, field crews can find it very difficult to achieve clean, uninterrupted communication. A situation that happens routinely in energy transmission and distribution companies, which need to keep electrical network maintenance teams circulating in all corners of the country, from the most accessible to the most isolated. In this lecture we will talk about how to uncomplicate communication in the Utilities sector and we will bring our successful cases.

An overview of the network architectures adopted by the electricity sector, with integrated use of standardized Zero Convergence network protocols such as PRP, HSR and PTP. MPLS transport networks and Cybersecurity applications in OT

Did you know that a specialized Security Operation Center (SOC) can go beyond cyber defense? In this lecture, we will address very interesting cases and ways on how it is possible to protect the integrity and physical security of automation environments, in addition to commenting on a practical case experienced by NTT's SOC.

Evolving mobile technologies, spectrum availability, cybersecurity challenges, and other factors bring the opportunity for Utilities to discuss investing in modern private networks. Accenture has developed a point of view that brings together national and international experiences on the subject, and discusses the challenges and opportunities that Brazilian Utilities face.

Description: Cybersecurity solutions for protection, detection and incident response in industrial and mission critical environments with demo.

The importance of visibility and security for critical infrastructure environments in an automated way in order to reduce response time in case of incidents. The best practices implemented in the operation of a SOC environment will be addressed in order to increase efficiency in the process of identifying and containing anomalous behavior. To facilitate the understanding of this process, real cases successfully treated will be presented.

We are excited to present an innovative and informative talk that will show how to prevent cyber-attacks on critical infrastructure. Based on more than 50 security incidents handled in the last 24 months, the lecture will present examples of real cases and technical demonstrations of the most common types of vulnerabilities and attacks, including attacks that compromise a supervisory (SCADA). During the talk, we'll introduce you to how criminals operate, including how they recruit employees to facilitate attacks and where companies tend to go wrong. In addition, we will address technical, human and psychological problems that are caused after an attack, showing the real impact of a cyber attack on a company. The talk will also highlight the difference between the real world and what is written in a cybersecurity policy, emphasizing that applying a standard is not always enough to protect a company. Finally, best practices will be presented to ensure protection against cyberattacks in the real world, including complete technical demonstrations of how an attack starts and how it is executed until the total compromise of the environment. Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn from the experience and knowledge of experts who deal daily with real attacks and help large companies recover from cyber incidents.

Based on the infrastructure, automation, modernization of operations and systems, asset management, cloud and telecom solutions that we have already delivered to large utility customers, we present here some of our experience and a work method that enables the delivery solutions increasingly suited to the specific needs of each company in the segment. Starting from an overview of implemented solutions and how we integrate services ranging from operation, maintenance and projects for our own telecom network, we will deal with fleet management with realtime monitoring and messaging solutions using hybrid satellite and terrestrial communication; to the delivery of Data and Analytics solutions that enable Data Driven.

With an approach on how Utilities companies can explore their opportunities, adding, in addition to technology, solutions suitable for the purpose of the business, we unite the experience gained from our successful cases to the ability to understand their pain, their processes and structure, thus, with a holistic view of the sector, we seek solutions that make sense for the company and that generate a high impact for the business.

Zero Trust is the older of the two strategies and currently has greater market savvy, but there is actually a considerable amount of overlap between the approaches, which demonstrates a growing consensus on best practice approaches to securing infrastructure and data from IT and OT. As the name implies, Zero Trust is based on the simple premise that there is no such thing as a trusted source. This means that cybersecurity teams need to assume that there are attackers present inside and outside their networks and therefore treat all traffic as suspicious. This, in turn, suggests that no communication should be permitted until each party is properly authenticated and authorized.

In recent years, most companies have been implementing SD-WAN technology in order to improve the experience of connectivity to applications both in the cloud and in the data center, especially for remote users. The migration of many applications to the cloud during the pandemic has further driven this trend.

But, does this solution also bring real benefits to the Utilities Operations area? In this session we will discuss how SD-WAN can help improve WAN connectivity in substations and distributed sites, simplifying and streamlining infrastructure provisioning, through automation and the possibility of connecting several different technologies that are already used by Utilities, such as DMVPN, IPsec and MPLS, public or private 5G connections.

Motivated by the complexity of managing the SCADA systems distributed at Grupo Energisa, a program was developed to modernize the SCADA administration, operation, security and maintenance processes.

The results obtained from the implementation of projects provided gains in performance, standardization and safety at Grupo Energisa's Operation Centers.

Essa palestra irá apresentar a solução de Teleassistência Operativa utilizada na ISA CTEEP para atendimento ao Procedimento de Rede ONS, as soluções aplicadas observando a infraestrutura existente e novos empreendimentos, os desafios de integração de diversas tecnologias a rede operativa e com o sistema supervisório observando requisitos de segurança de rede e ao sistema elétrico. Desafio de desenvolver o projeto considerando integração de diversos departamentos e conhecimentos multidisciplinares, devido à sua abrangência, não se limitando a telecomunicações.

Implementation difficulties will also be discussed, such as the development of suppliers and manufacturers, technical characteristics of equipment, unitizing several manufacturers of different technologies and equipment such as (Routers / Switches / Cameras / Servers) in a single project, addressing decisions and strategies that bring success and that caused difficulties during the implantation. Presentation of lessons learned and putting on the agenda with the participating public what we see as opportunities for technological advancement in the segment.

Presentation of the implementation of the use of lithium batteries in compliance with the requirement established in item 4.10.2 Direct current supply for telecommunication systems of submodule 2.6 - Minimum requirements for substations and their equipment.

The motivation, the challenges of the project, a brief technological comparison with other technologies, the lessons learned from the implementation and a case will be addressed.

We will present our Telecommunications Center, its origin, evolution and new strategies that have been implemented to allow the supervision of a growing number of increasingly complex systems, whose importance increases significantly as the digitalization of facilities expands.

Cemig has been studying emergency notification systems for dams for some time, evaluating the best use in each scenario. There are basically two possibilities: Individual Notification and Mass Notification. They differ both from the point of view of application and from the point of view of the telecommunications system. The purpose of this work is to present the two Telecom architectures, to show their differences and challenges from the feasibility studies to the project stage, implementation, operation and maintenance of the system.

In recent years, Cemig has been investing in the use of proprietary radiofrequency networks to provide last-mile automation services for distribution equipment and advanced measurement infrastructure (AMI). These projects have contributed to improving the performance of the main electricity supply continuity indicators, DEC and FEC, as well as reducing commercial losses and increasing efficiency in the operating processes of the distribution system. However, there is still a strong dependence on the 3G and 4G communication networks of public telecommunications operators, which historically do not have adequate availability and resilience to support mission-critical services in the electricity sector. Thus, this work aims to present the vision of planning and feasibility studies for the implementation of a private LTE to meet Cemig's automation and measurement services in an integrated manner.

A report on the backbone modernization project carried out by Celesc, migrating to an IP MPLS solution supporting different services, including teleprotection and differential protection, presenting the implemented solution and the challenges faced.

After 12 years carrying out AMI projects within the national territory, Landis+Gyr, world leader in smart grid solutions, presents data on the challenges and successes of the contracted and delivered AMI structuring projects. Also, today's facts and status will be presented, regarding the efficiency of these projects that are still in operation.

It is known that AMI projects are not static initiatives, isolated or summarized to momentary pilots, but structuring and dynamic opportunities for distributors, therefore, aspects related to day-to-day life and the benefits and efficiencies of these will be addressed , its contracted service levels year after year.

In the midst of several ongoing public consultations by the regulator, it will be presented why these distributors are closer to these future demands and to maximizing their investments, quickly serving their customers, with these smart infrastructures installed.

An intelligent, flexible and customizable video surveillance platform that detects anomalous events in the most diverse operating environments, using artificial intelligence methods, and applies safety rules, preventing the occurrence of accidents. Developed for Petrobras, with a focus on work safety in hostile environments, it is now embedded in intelligent, robust appliances, ready to operate in complex plants, incorporating various applications and offering compatibility with different types of cameras, even some that already exist in the plant..

Studies indicate that digital fraud has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the increase in e-commerce and online financial transactions. According to surveys, the total amount of losses caused by payment fraud on the internet has already exceeded US$ 200 billion worldwide.

of psychological manipulation by social engineering and phishing and companies play a fundamental role in preventing and combating these frauds.

Investing in cybersecurity and employee and customer awareness is essential to protecting the financial integrity of customers and the company's reputation.

UTCAL has been working with ANATEL to obtain RF frequencies that allow UTILTIES to deploy intelligent systems (SMART GRIDS), especially in the electricity sector, increasing the control and automation of power plants, substations and especially distribution networks. UTCAL has already obtained some frequencies for limited private services - SLP that will enable the start of the implementation of the Smart Grid.

Once the frequencies are obtained, the companies will need to acquire radio equipment for the implementation of their networks. To help companies, UTCAL is carrying out a survey with suppliers to verify which equipment is available for use in each of the frequency bands below 1 GHz available for SLP.

In Brazil, the first government initiatives in 2018 were the decrees that established policies, strategies and plans on information security, critical infrastructure security and cyber security. Based on the guidelines, actions and responsibilities indicated in these documents, the CNPE, ANEEL and ONS “dropped the level” and, in 2021, in accordance with their attributions, built a set of specific regulatory documents for the electricity sector.

UTCAL also began its journey in cybersecurity in the Brazilian electricity sector in 2018, when it formulated and proposed, together with CPqD, to ANEEL the P&D Cooperado Cibersegurança do Setor Elétrico Brasileiro.

UTCAL continues to cooperate with the cyber security of the electricity sector by stimulating a neutral environment for discussion, sharing and formulation of knowledge and solutions (“think tank”). And, in this way, contribute to meeting the regulatory demands for prevention, treatment and response to cyber incidents to raise the level of resilience in cyber security of facilities and the electrical system. Not only the current regulatory demands but also the next ones, advancing and forwarding proposals representative of the sector.

Faced with the technological evolution of transport protocols for the Utilities sector, we will present real tests of MPLS-TP solutions with legacy SDH networks. It will be demonstrated that the networks can coexist with each other, maintaining all existing services of data, voice, teleprotection and N64K multi-services, proving that the technology is already adhering to the need for current network procedures.

The utilities sector is faced with several challenges related to hostile environments. Conventional equipment and infrastructure end up not meeting the needs of the sector. We will present the benefits of the industrial GPON solution in different applications and scenarios

Details will be presented on the regulated relationship between the telecom provider and the electricity company focused on sharing poles. Topics covered will be: how the share price is defined, who prepares the infrastructure (pole) to receive a new sharer (make ready), what are the times involved from the request to the start of operation, what are the most common problems, etc.