T8 Two Decades of Nuclear Cybersecurity: What Does the Future Hold?

This session will explore the past two decades of cybersecurity requirements and implementation in the nuclear industry. Presenters will discuss the initial cybersecurity requirements imposed by the security orders issued after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and how they were built on to establish the robust requirements in place today. The session will then pivot to consider where cybersecurity goes from here, addressing the cybersecurity challenges associated with the application of novel technologies and the operation of SMRs and microreactors. Presenters will discuss the agency research, both planned and ongoing, to support cybersecurity licensing and oversight of these applications.


SESSION CHAIR(S):
 

• Jeff Bream, Acting Chief, Cyber Security Branch, Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy, NSIR/NRC

SPEAKER(S):
 

• Shifting Attack Surface in a Changing Nuclear Security Landscape: A Research Perspective
  Anya Kim, Computer Scientist, Instrumentational Controls & Electrical Engineering Branch, Division of Engineering, RES/NRC
• Regulating Cyber Security - Enabling Innovation through Outcome Focused Regulation
  Paul Shanes, Superintending Inspector, Office of Nuclear Regulation, United Kingdom
• The Future of Nuclear Cybersecurity
  Richard Mogavero, Director, Security and Incident Preparedness, Nuclear Energy Institute
• Cybersecurity Oversight in a Changing Nuclear Security Landscape
  Kim Lawson-Jenkins, Senior Cybersecurity Specialist, Cyber Security Branch, Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy, NSIR/NRC

SESSION COORDINATOR(S):
 

• Tanvir Siddiky, Information Technology Specialist, Cyber Security Branch, Division of Physical and Cyber Security Policy, NSIR/NRC e-mail: Tanvir Siddiky@nrc.gov