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SUMMARY:FG15E Developing & Applying Standard Instrumentation and Control Documentation Online
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course will present the methodology for the designing and developing control systems documentation. The development of piping and instrument diagrams (P&IDs) and related ISA drawings are emphasized. This course covers both the development and the reading/interpreting of these documents\, making it beneficial to engineers\, designers\, software programmers\, system integrators\, and technicians. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.ISA’s online instructor-assisted training courses offer the benefit of a high quality ISA training course with the added advantage of studying at your own pace in the office\, at home\, or while traveling. \n  \n You will be able to:   \n  \n\nDesign\, develop\, and interpret the documents used to define instruments and control systems for a typical project\, including P&IDs\, loop diagrams\, specification forms\, instrument lists\, logic diagrams\, installation details\, and location plans\nExplain the information included on each document\nPlan document development as it relates to project management\nApply ISA standards for symbols and terminology to documentation\nDescribe the relationship of ISO 9000\, OSHA process safety management (PSM)\, and API 750 to control systems documentation\n\n  \n  \n  \nYou will cover:  \n  \n\nP&IDs: Definition and Use | ISA Standard Symbols and Identification | Contents and Piping Information | Design and Construction | Developing from Flow Diagrams | Scheduling Considerations | Hazardous Area Considerations\nInstrument Lists: Definition and Use\nControl System Software: PLC/DCS Functional Requirement Documentation Development\nLogic Diagrams: Definition and Use | Symbology | Interpretation | ISA Standards\nInstallation Details: Use | Development | Materials of Construction | Valves | Scheduling\nLocation Plans: Purpose and Development | Structural Considerations | Electrical and Other Trays | Panel Location\nInstrument List: Specification Forms | An ISA20 Specification Form\nLoop Diagrams: Purpose | Interpretation | Development | ISA Standards | Scheduling Considerations\nControl Methods: Feedback | Feedforward | Ratio | Cascade | Control Valves\n\nStandards and Documentation: ISA5.1 – ISA5.6 | ISO 9000 | OSHA | Process Safety System Management | API 750
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg15e-developing-applying-standard-instrumentation-and-control-documentation-online/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
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SUMMARY:Gas Phase Compensation (GPC) in Level Applications
DESCRIPTION:INSTRUCTIONS:  \nDownload and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrcOGuqjssG9X1cr6tF0F7L45zIg5Z9dGW \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \nABSTRACT:  \nThis discussion will center around using Guided Wave Radars in “Polar Gas” applications such as steam boilers\, ammonia and high pressure Hydrogen applications. We will discuss topics such as pulse velocity corrections vs. measuring the GPC correction methods as well as other techniques that are common in these types of applications such as differential pressure and displacer instrumentation. \nPRESENTER: \nChris Fournet\nTrainer / Senior Application Specialist \n \nA professional with over 31 years of instrumentation experience\, Chris Fournet will excite you with his wit and wisdom. Instrumentation is not only a job for Chris but a passion. He loves all aspects of the industry and enjoys helping the sales team and customers solve problems. Chris graduated with a Associate of Applied Science in Electronics and Instrumentation from Lamar University. Additionally\, he is certified from the Instrument Society of America(ISA) Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) and earned Endress+Hauser’s Black Belt in Level\, Pressure\, Temperature and Service. He has obtained much of his experience working 22 years for Motiva as well as past positions with Texaco Research and Texaco Chemical. In 2014 he became part of the Vector CAG family as Senior Application Specialist. His Vector University training focus is on Instrument 101/102\, Level 101/102\, Pressure\, Temperature and Williamson Flare Products. He also provides other technical support to our sales team and customers. In his free time\, he enjoys playing in the dirt; riding dirt bikes\, 4 wheelers and side by sides.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/gas-phase-compensation-gpc-in-level-applications/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20201201T082350Z
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SUMMARY:2021 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:ISA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is happening Friday\, April 9\, 2021\, @ The Clubs of Kingwood \n8:30 AM shotgun start! \nSee below for Player and Sponsorship options \nFor further information contact Amanda Hardy 281-928-0462 or amanda@functionzinc.com or Rusty Darsey 832-392-0762 or rustyd@safeengr.com \n \n(from previous golf tournament) \n2021 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament Player Pricing:\nFoursome $540.00 Includes: \n\nGoodie Bag\nShared Cart\nRange Balls\n18 Hole Green Fee\nGrab and go breakfast\nAwards Luncheon\n\nIndividual $135.00 Includes: \n\nGoodie Bag\nShared Cart\nRange Balls\n18 Hole Green Fee\nGrab and go breakfast\nAwards Luncheon\n\n2021 ISA Houston Section Golf Tournament Sponsorship Opportunities:\nTitle Sponsor $3000.00-(SOLD OUT) \n\nIncludes Two (2) Four person teams\nCompany Logo on Balls in the golfers’ bags\, up to 120 golfers\nTitle Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nNine (9) premium hole sponsorships with signage at tournament\nExhibit on Course set up option\nReserved seating table at Awards Luncheon\nRecognition & award presentation at ceremony\nLogo on event Signage\n\nGolf Cart Sponsor $2000.00(SOLD OUT) \n\nIncludes One (1) Four person team\nYour organizations logo on all carts\nGolf Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blast\nReserved seating table at awards luncheon\nExhibit on Course set up option\nRecognition & award presentation at ceremony\n\n Beverage Cart Sponsors $500.00(SOLD OUT) \n\nCompany Logo on Beverage Carts\nBeverage Cart Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\nExhibit on Course $600.00 \n\nYour organizations logo on hole sign\nDisplay on Course you may bring your company tent\, products and give-a-ways\, food non-alcoholic beverages. Alcohol must be purchased through Kingwood Country Club.\nExhibit Sponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nReserved seating table at awards luncheon & lunch provide for your team managing the tent\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\n\n Bag Sponsor$1000.00(SOLDOUT) \n\nCompany Logo on all Ditty Bags\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nReserved seating table at awards luncheon and up to 4 awards luncheon networking passes\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\n\nMulligan Sponsor $300.00 \n\nCompany Logo on all Mulligan cards purchased by golf teams\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\n\nPutting Contest Sponsor$200.00+ Donation for Contest item (SOLD OUT) \n\nCompany Logo signage at event contest area\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nPicture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo\n\n Scoreboard Sponsor$150.00(SOLD OUT) \n\nCompany Logo signage at scoreboard area\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nPicture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo\n\n Longest Drive Sponsor $150.00(SOLD OUT) \n\nCompany Logo signage at longest drive hole\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nPicture of winning players announced in newsletter with your company logo\n\n Driving Range $150.00 (SOLD OUT) \n\nCompany Logo signage at driving range area\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\n\n Hole Sponsor $150.00 \n\nCompany Logo signage at hole\nSponsors logo will be reference in all promotional materials including: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/2021-isa-houston-section-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:The Clubs of Kingwood – Kingwood Clubhouse\, 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail\, Kingwood\, TX\, 77339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Fundraiser
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Hardy":MAILTO:amanda@functionzinc.com
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SUMMARY:Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nCertificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration. \nDescription: \nThe move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyberattacks that have wreaked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long term program security\nInterpret the ISA/IEC 62443 industrial security framework and apply them to your operation\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nDescribe the principles of security policy development\nExplain the concepts of defense in depth and zone/conduit models of security\nAnalyze the current trends in industrial security incidents and methods hackers use to attack a system\nDefine the principles behind the key risk mitigation techniques\, including anti-virus and patch management\, firewalls\, and virtual private networks\n\nYou will cover: \n\nUnderstanding the Current Industrial Security Environment: What is Electronic Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems? | How IT and the Plant Floor are Different and How They are the Same\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nCreating A Security Program:  Critical Factors for Success/Understanding the ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)- Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nRisk Analysis:  Business Rationale | Risk Identification\, Classification\, and Assessment\nAddressing Risk with Security Policy\, Organization\, and Awareness: Cyber Security Management System Scope | Organizational Security | Staff Training and Security Awareness\nAddressing Risk with Selected Security Counter Measures: Personnel Security | Physical and Environmental Security | Network Segmentation | Access Control\nAddressing Risk with Implementation Measures: Risk Management and Implementation | System Development and Maintenance | Information and Document Management\nMonitoring and Improving the CSMS: Compliance and Review | Improve and Maintain the CSMS\nValidating or Verifying the Security of Systems: What is being done? | Developing Secure Products and Systems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Demo: \n\nPCAP Live Capture Analysis\n\nIncludes ISA Standards: \n\nANSI/ISA-62443-1-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.00.01-2007)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts & Models\nANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nANSI/ISA-62443-3-3\, Security for industrial automation and control systems: System security requirements and security levels\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nThere are no required prerequisites for taking this course; however\, it is highly recommended that applicants have at least one to three years of experience in the cybersecurity field with some experience in an industrial setting. \nISA Courses: TS06\, TS12\, or equivalent knowledge/experience would be beneficial. \nNote from the Instructor: One of the challenges I have had in teaching IC32 is students attending without any or limited knowledge of TS04\, TS06\, TS12 or cybersecurity general principles. IC32 is a 14-hour boot camp style class and there is not a lot of time to teach basic comms and cybersecurity. \nRecommended reading in preparation for course: \nCybersecurity Library \nWhich Security Level (SL) would have been required to prevent the attack? \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/using-the-isa-iec-62443-standards-to-secure-your-control-systems-ic32/
LOCATION:AE Solutions\, 10375 Richmond Avenue\, Suite 800 Houston\, TX 77042 United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210415T054025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055214Z
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SUMMARY:Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration.\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nDescription: \nThe first phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) is to identify and document IACS assets and perform a cybersecurity vulnerability and risk assessment in order to identify and understand the high-risk vulnerabilities that require mitigation. Per ISA 62443-2-1 these assessments need to be performed on both new (i.e. greenfield) and existing (i.e. brownfield) applications. Part of the assessment process involves developing a zone and conduit model of the system\, identifying security level targets\, and documenting the cybersecurity requirements into a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS). \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements the project. \nYou Will Be Able to: \n\nIdentify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment\nSpecify\, gather or generate the cybersecurity information required to perform the assessment\nIdentify or discover cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in the IACS products or system design\nOrganize and facilitate a cybersecurity risk assessment for an IACS\nIdentify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios\nIdentify gaps in existing policies\, procedures and standards\nEstablish and document security zones and conduits\nPrepare documentation of assessment results\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nPreparing for an Assessment\nCybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment\nConducting Vulnerability Assessments\nCyber Risk Assessments\nConducting Cyber Risk Assessments\nDocumentation and Reporting\nAnd more…\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCritiquing system architecture diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nUsing Vulnerability Scanning Tools\nPerform a high-level risk assessment\nCreating a zone & conduit diagram\nPerform a detailed cyber risk assessment\nCritiquing a cybersecurity requirements specification\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nIT corporate/security professionals\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisite: \nISA Course IC32 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-ic33/
LOCATION:AE Solutions\, 10375 Richmond Avenue\, Suite 800 Houston\, TX 77042 United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210505T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210426T040030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210426T040030Z
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SUMMARY:IoT – Is it just another flash in the pan\, here today gone tomorrow technology?
DESCRIPTION:INSTRUCTIONS: \nDownload and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85711202319 \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \nAbstract: \nSeveral months ago during an ISA Presentation about Blockchain Technology a question was asked.  “What about IoT?  Is it just another flash in the pan\, here today gone tomorrow technology?”  In this session\, opinions will be presented based on research that would indicate that not only is IoT here to stay but will continue to evolve as we move towards new ways to exchange data over wireless networks. \nPresenter: \n \nMarc Lawson \nBusiness Development Manager – IoT/M2M \nGround Control Global Satellite Solutions \nwww.groundcontrol.com \nmarc.lawson@groundcontrol.com \n\n8 year Veteran of United States Army Intelligence and Securities Command (INSCOM) – Electronic Warfare Specialist.\nOver 2 decades of selling and deploying wireless instrumentation\, SCADA systems\, and wireless IoT solutions.\n9 years of wireless IoT experience.\n5 year Committee Member of Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo\nPassionate Angler
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iot-is-it-just-another-flash-in-the-pan-here-today-gone-tomorrow-technology/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210511T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210513T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210415T054226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055215Z
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SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration.\nDescription: \nThe second phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the design and implementation of IACS cybersecurity countermeasures. This involves the selection of appropriate countermeasures based upon their security level capability and the nature of the threats and vulnerabilities identified in the Assess phase. This phase also includes cybersecurity acceptance testing of the integrated solution\, in order to validate countermeasures are properly implemented and that the IACS has achieved the target security level. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to select and implement cybersecurity countermeasures for a new or existing IACS in order to achieve the target security level assigned to each IACS zone or conduit. Additionally\, students will learn how to develop and execute test plans to verify that the cybersecurity of an IACS solution has properly satisfied the objectives in the cybersecurity requirements specification. \nYou will be able to: \n\nInterpret the results of an ICS cybersecurity risk assessment\nDevelop a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS)\nDevelop a conceptual design based upon information in a well-crafted CRS\nExplain the security development lifecycle process and deliverables\nPerform a basic firewall configuration and commissioning\nDesign a secure remote access solution\nDevelop system hardening specification\nImplement a basic network intrusion detection system\nDevelop a Cybersecurity Acceptance test plan (CFAT/CSAT)\nPerform a basic CFAT or CSAT\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nAssessment phase\nImplementation phase\nMaintenance phase\nConceptual Design Process\nInterpreting risk assessment results\nCybersecurity requirements specifications\nDeveloping a conceptual design\nConceptual design specification\nDetailed Design Process\nSecurity Development Lifecycle (SDL)\nTypes of technology\nSelecting appropriate technology\nDeveloping a detailed design\nDocumenting the design/specification\nDesign & Implementation Examples\nFirewall design example\nRemote access design example\nSystem hardening design example\nIntrusion detection design example\nTesting\nDeveloping test plans\nCybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing\nCybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop a Physical & Cybersecurity Plan\nConfigure a Perimeter Firewall\nConfigure an ICS Firewall\nInstall and use SNORT!\nConfigure Windows Local Group Policy Objects\nInstall MS Security Compliance Manager (SCM)\nConduct ICS Device Hardening\nConduct Network Device Hardening\nUse a Domain Controller\nConfigure a VPN Connection\nConduct Security Configuration Auditing\nConduct System Robustness Testing\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant managers\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses IC32 and IC33 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-design-implementation-ic34/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210415T054412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T055222Z
UID:10000123-1621324800-1621526400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nUse Coupon code: HOUS2021 to receive discount of $200 off registration.\nDescription: \nThe third phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of IACS cybersecurity. This involves network diagnostics and troubleshooting\, security monitoring and incident response\, and maintenance of cybersecurity countermeasures implemented in the Design & Implementation phase. This phase also includes security management of change\, backup and recovery procedures and periodic cybersecurity audits. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle despite the challenges of an every changing threat environment. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nPerform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting\nInterpret the results of IACS device diagnostic alarms and event logs\nImplement IACS backup and restoration procedures\nDescribe the IACS patch management life cycle and procedure\nApply an antivirus management procedure\nDefine the basics of application control and white listing tools\nDefine the basics of network and host intrusion detection\nDefine the basics of security incident and event monitoring tools\nImplement an incident response plan\nImplement an IACS management of change procedure\nConduct a basic IACS cyber security audit\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\n\nIdentification & Assessment phase\nDesign & Implementation phase\nOperations & Maintenance phase\n\n\nNetwork Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\n\nInterpreting device alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nNetwork intrusion detection systems\nNetwork management tools\n\n\nApplication Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\n\nInterpreting OS and application alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nApplication management and whitelisting tools\nAntivirus and endpoint protection tools\nSecurity incident and event monitoring (SIEM) tools\n\n\nIACS Cybersecurity Operating Procedures & Tools\n\nDeveloping and following an IACS management of change procedure\nDeveloping and following an IACS backup procedure\nIACS configuration management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS patch management procedure\nPatch management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS antivirus management procedure\nAntivirus and whitelisting tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS cybersecurity audit procedure\nAuditing tools\n\n\nIACS incident response\n\nDeveloping and following an IACS incident response plan\nIncident investigation\nSystem recovery\n\n\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAsset Inventory\nICS Device Hardening\nDisabling USB Storage Devices\nRestrict access to USB drives\nApplication Control / Whitelisting\nMicrosoft Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)\nPLC backup and configuration management\nChange Management (MOC form)\nEvent Detection Tracking and Log Monitoring\nVulnerability Scanning\nNetwork Packet Capture Analysis\nTroubleshooting and Forensics\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nOperations and maintenance personnel\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\n  \nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses TS06\, TS12\, TS20\, IC32\, IC33 and IC34 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \n  \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-operations-maintenance-ic37/
LOCATION:AE Solutions\, 10375 Richmond Avenue\, Suite 800 Houston\, TX 77042 United States\, Houston\, TX\, 77042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210602T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210521T185601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T185601Z
UID:10000125-1622633400-1622637000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Ethernet-APL - a new way to connect to automation devices
DESCRIPTION:Instructions: \nDownload and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcod–pqjojGNEQquUn9vJiudKX73C4Z6EI \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \nAbstract: \nRecently published standard IEEE 802.3cg commonly known as Advanced Physical Layer will have a significant impact on how and where Ethernet networks will be used. \nThis presentation will describe how the new 2-wire powered Ethernet technology works and then describe how it can be used in a wide range of industries from hydrocarbons\, building automation\, automotive/transportation and many more in both new and existing installations. \nPresenter: \nIan Verhappen \nEng.\, CAP\, ISA Fellow \n \nIan has been involved in the automation industry since the 1980’s and was a ‘participant’ in the “Fieldbus wars” during the 1990’s. He has been engaged in the development and promotion of field level digital communications since that time including co-authoring a book on Foundation Fieldbus available from ISA Publishing. Ian is a regular columnist with Control magazine discussing industrial wireless networking issues. When not writing columns\, he is involved in the development of standards serving as a member of ISA’s Standards & Practices Board as well as international chairperson of IEC SC65C Industrial networks. Ian’s currently a Solutions Architect for Willowglen Systems.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ethernet-apl-a-new-way-to-connect-to-automation-devices/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210804T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T192839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210709T174332Z
UID:10000028-1628074800-1628080200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Winterization of Industrial Facilities
DESCRIPTION:Download and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvce2uqT8oGd342yPfN14_qNS5_Y1l8u_U \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \nUnderstanding heating applications and solutions for upstream\, mid-stream\, down-stream\, petro-chemical\, power\, and other industrial facilities so that the best solution is applied.  The differences in winterization and process heating systems in the southern U.S. compared to northern climates.  \nPresenter : Kirk Dippel\, Thermon\, Gulf Coast Manager of Sales \n \nTechnical and commercial expert in heating solutions; electric and steam heat tracing\, pre-insulated tubing bundle\, process and immersion heating\, gas catalytic heaters\, enclosure and environment heating\, thermal insulation\, and turnkey solutions. \nResponsible for projects ranging in size from single circuit applications to over $50 million (+10\,000 circuits). Worked on projects in Sakhalin Island – Russia\, Alaska’s North Slope\, Alberta – Canada\, the North Sea\, Australia\, South Africa\, Argentina\, and most places in between. \nWorked as an Electrician’s Apprentice between semesters of college. Graduated from Texas A&M University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Industrial Distribution. Works at Thermon for 23-years and counting; 2 years engineering & estimating\, 6 years direct sales & project management\, 5 years Regional Sales Manager – Central U.S.\, 3 years Strategic Accounts Manager\, 7 years Gulf Coast Manager of Sales.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/winterization-of-industrial-facilities/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210812T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210629T062916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T063254Z
UID:10000126-1628755200-1628956800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:ISA Houston is offering the Control System Engineering CSE PE Exam Review (IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Ready to start studying for your Texas PE Exam? \nISA Houston is offering the Control System Engineering CSE PE Exam Review Course in Person August 12-14 2021 at Vector! \nDate:  August 12-14 2021 \nVenue: Vector\, 14517 Kirby Drive Pearland TX  77047 \nPrice $2195\, Member Price $1680 \nRegistration Link:  https://www.isa.org/training-and-certification/isa-training/instructor-led/course-descriptions/en00 \nThis course reviews the knowledge and skills areas that are included on the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination – produced by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and administered by US state professional license boards each October.  The intent of the class is to prepare an engineer with four or more years of experience to take the exam by providing instruction in the broad range of technical areas that will be tested \nEN00 Control System Engineering (CSE) PE Exam Review Course.     \nYou will cover: \n\nSensors Technologies Applicable to Various Measurements (Process Variables):\nCalculations Involved In Process Measurements:\nFinal Control Elements\nFluid Properties:\nSignal Types and Transmission Methods:\nControl Systems:\nSafety Systems:\nCodes\, Standards\, and Regulations\nAnd more\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises:  Practice taking the CSE exam-related questions \nRegistration includes ISA Text ($59 Value)  Control System Engineering Study Guide by ISA
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-houston-is-offering-the-control-system-engineering-cse-pe-exam-review-in-person/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210818T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T185149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185149Z
UID:10000128-1629309600-1629315000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Measurement Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-measurement-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T185335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185335Z
UID:10000129-1629914400-1629919800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Measurement Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-measurement-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210818T185409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T191457Z
UID:10000138-1630495800-1630499400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Automation Cybersecurity: Connectivity’s Double-Edged Sword
DESCRIPTION:Download and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister in advance for this meeting: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqc-6qpz4pE9I35OfFow2ITMK8KRU2_mTh \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \nAbstract: \nToday’s automation systems are much more highly connected than they were at the start of this millennium. Advances in technology\, the cost of computing and the speed of communication in just the last seven years have brought industries higher performance\, optimization\, visibility\, advanced system diagnostics with high reliability and availability\, fault tolerance\, analytics and production yields that unquestionably have revolutionized all industry sectors. Convergence of site automation system technologies and traditional enterprise IT systems have become more prevalent and provide opportunities such as the remote mobile worker\, integration into MES and ERP systems and remote access for troubleshooting and support. This is the one side of the blade most sought after.The flip side to these efforts and strategies has also brought untraditional risk to these systems. Risks with low likelihood and questionably low to mid impact are no longer the case as integrated control and safety critical systems have indirect enterprise network connection into one digital ecosystem vastly connected to the public internet. This is the side of the blade that can and has cut deep. Cyber actors using flaws in software lack of security controls and public connectivity to enterprise IT systems have and will continue to leverage victims’ networks and systems for nefarious means whether that is ransomware\, tampering and manipulation or denial of service and view. This talk will cover strategies\, standards\, and good engineering practice that asset owner operators\, integrators and vendor delivery service groups should be doing. Also\, a walk through recent cyber intrusions and impacts analysis \nPresenter: Marco Ayala Director | ICS Cybersecurity & Sector Lead | 1898 & Co.\, Part of Burns & McDonnell \n \nMarco Ayala is a process automation professional with over 25 years of experience working in petrochemical facilities where he designed\, engineered\, and maintained process automation\, safety systems and integrated networks.  Marco is active in the oil and gas\, chemicals industry\, maritime domain including offshore facilities. Mr. Ayala is an established and respected instructor for ISA cyber courses. He is a member and contributor to the AMSC Cybersecurity efforts as Chair\, InfraGard member; Sector Chief of the Maritime Domain – Cross Sector Council for ports and terminals. Marco served on the DHS and Industry working group that developed the ‘Roadmap to Secure Control Systems in the Chemical Sector’ in 2009.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/automation-cybersecurity-connectivitys-double-edged-sword/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210901T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T185632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185632Z
UID:10000130-1630519200-1630524600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Control Systems Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-control-systems-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210908T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T185723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T185918Z
UID:10000131-1631124000-1631129400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Control Systems Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-control-systems-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210728T172258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T172405Z
UID:10000029-1631520000-1636905600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems (IC32)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nCertificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThe move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and process control networks has begun to expose these systems to the same cyberattacks that have wreaked so much havoc on corporate information systems. This course provides a detailed look at how the ANSI/ISA99 standards can be used to protect your critical control systems. It also explores the procedural and technical differences between the security for traditional IT environments and those solutions appropriate for SCADA or plant floor environments. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long term program security\nInterpret the ISA/IEC 62443 industrial security framework and apply them to your operation\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nDescribe the principles of security policy development\nExplain the concepts of defense in depth and zone/conduit models of security\nAnalyze the current trends in industrial security incidents and methods hackers use to attack a system\nDefine the principles behind the key risk mitigation techniques\, including anti-virus and patch management\, firewalls\, and virtual private networks\n\nYou will cover: \n\nUnderstanding the Current Industrial Security Environment: What is Electronic Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems? | How IT and the Plant Floor are Different and How They are the Same\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nCreating A Security Program:  Critical Factors for Success/Understanding the ANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)- Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nRisk Analysis:  Business Rationale | Risk Identification\, Classification\, and Assessment\nAddressing Risk with Security Policy\, Organization\, and Awareness: Cyber Security Management System Scope | Organizational Security | Staff Training and Security Awareness\nAddressing Risk with Selected Security Counter Measures: Personnel Security | Physical and Environmental Security | Network Segmentation | Access Control\nAddressing Risk with Implementation Measures: Risk Management and Implementation | System Development and Maintenance | Information and Document Management\nMonitoring and Improving the CSMS: Compliance and Review | Improve and Maintain the CSMS\nValidating or Verifying the Security of Systems: What is being done? | Developing Secure Products and Systems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Demo: \n\nPCAP Live Capture Analysis\n\nIncludes ISA Standards: \n\nANSI/ISA-62443-1-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.00.01-2007)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts & Models\nANSI/ISA-62443-2-1 (ANSI/ISA-99.02.01-2009)\, Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nANSI/ISA-62443-3-3\, Security for industrial automation and control systems: System security requirements and security levels\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nThere are no required prerequisites for taking this course; however\, it is highly recommended that applicants have at least one to three years of experience in the cybersecurity field with some experience in an industrial setting. \nISA Courses: TS06\, TS12\, or equivalent knowledge/experience would be beneficial. \nNote from the Instructor: One of the challenges I have had in teaching IC32 is students attending without any or limited knowledge of TS04\, TS06\, TS12 or cybersecurity general principles. IC32 is a 14-hour boot camp style class and there is not a lot of time to teach basic comms and cybersecurity. \nRecommended reading in preparation for course: \nCybersecurity Library \nWhich Security Level (SL) would have been required to prevent the attack? \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/using-the-isa-iec-62443-standards-to-secure-your-control-systems-ic32-2/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210728T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T172839Z
UID:10000030-1631692800-1631898000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33)
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nDescription: \nThe first phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) is to identify and document IACS assets and perform a cybersecurity vulnerability and risk assessment in order to identify and understand the high-risk vulnerabilities that require mitigation. Per ISA 62443-2-1 these assessments need to be performed on both new (i.e. greenfield) and existing (i.e. brownfield) applications. Part of the assessment process involves developing a zone and conduit model of the system\, identifying security level targets\, and documenting the cybersecurity requirements into a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS). \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to assess the cybersecurity of a new or existing IACS and to develop a cybersecurity requirements specification that can be used to document the cybersecurity requirements the project. \nYou Will Be Able to: \n\nIdentify and document the scope of the IACS under assessment\nSpecify\, gather or generate the cybersecurity information required to perform the assessment\nIdentify or discover cybersecurity vulnerabilities inherent in the IACS products or system design\nOrganize and facilitate a cybersecurity risk assessment for an IACS\nIdentify and evaluate realistic threat scenarios\nIdentify gaps in existing policies\, procedures and standards\nEstablish and document security zones and conduits\nPrepare documentation of assessment results\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nPreparing for an Assessment\nCybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment\nConducting Vulnerability Assessments\nCyber Risk Assessments\nConducting Cyber Risk Assessments\nDocumentation and Reporting\nAnd more…\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCritiquing system architecture diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nUsing Vulnerability Scanning Tools\nPerform a high-level risk assessment\nCreating a zone & conduit diagram\nPerform a detailed cyber risk assessment\nCritiquing a cybersecurity requirements specification\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nIT corporate/security professionals\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisite: \nISA Course IC32 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-ic33-2/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210915T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T190023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T191604Z
UID:10000132-1631728800-1631734200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Final Control Elements Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-final-control-elements-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210923T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210728T172736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173632Z
UID:10000031-1632211200-1632416400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (IC34) Houston
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThe second phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the design and implementation of IACS cybersecurity countermeasures. This involves the selection of appropriate countermeasures based upon their security level capability and the nature of the threats and vulnerabilities identified in the Assess phase. This phase also includes cybersecurity acceptance testing of the integrated solution\, in order to validate countermeasures are properly implemented and that the IACS has achieved the target security level. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to select and implement cybersecurity countermeasures for a new or existing IACS in order to achieve the target security level assigned to each IACS zone or conduit. Additionally\, students will learn how to develop and execute test plans to verify that the cybersecurity of an IACS solution has properly satisfied the objectives in the cybersecurity requirements specification. \nYou will be able to: \n\nInterpret the results of an ICS cybersecurity risk assessment\nDevelop a cybersecurity requirements specification (CRS)\nDevelop a conceptual design based upon information in a well-crafted CRS\nExplain the security development lifecycle process and deliverables\nPerform a basic firewall configuration and commissioning\nDesign a secure remote access solution\nDevelop system hardening specification\nImplement a basic network intrusion detection system\nDevelop a Cybersecurity Acceptance test plan (CFAT/CSAT)\nPerform a basic CFAT or CSAT\n\nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nAssessment phase\nImplementation phase\nMaintenance phase\nConceptual Design Process\nInterpreting risk assessment results\nCybersecurity requirements specifications\nDeveloping a conceptual design\nConceptual design specification\nDetailed Design Process\nSecurity Development Lifecycle (SDL)\nTypes of technology\nSelecting appropriate technology\nDeveloping a detailed design\nDocumenting the design/specification\nDesign & Implementation Examples\nFirewall design example\nRemote access design example\nSystem hardening design example\nIntrusion detection design example\nTesting\nDeveloping test plans\nCybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing\nCybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop a Physical & Cybersecurity Plan\nConfigure a Perimeter Firewall\nConfigure an ICS Firewall\nInstall and use SNORT!\nConfigure Windows Local Group Policy Objects\nInstall MS Security Compliance Manager (SCM)\nConduct ICS Device Hardening\nConduct Network Device Hardening\nUse a Domain Controller\nConfigure a VPN Connection\nConduct Security Configuration Auditing\nConduct System Robustness Testing\n\nWho Should Attend: \n\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant managers\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses IC32 and IC33 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-design-implementation-ic34-houston-tx-21st-23rd-september-2021/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190144Z
UID:10000134-1632333600-1632339000@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Final Control Elements Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-final-control-elements-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210728T173023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173023Z
UID:10000024-1632816000-1633021200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (IC37
DESCRIPTION:Certificate Program: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThe third phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA 62443-1-1) focuses on the activities associated with the ongoing operations and maintenance of IACS cybersecurity. This involves network diagnostics and troubleshooting\, security monitoring and incident response\, and maintenance of cybersecurity countermeasures implemented in the Design & Implementation phase. This phase also includes security management of change\, backup and recovery procedures and periodic cybersecurity audits. \nThis course will provide students with the information and skills to detect and troubleshoot potential cybersecurity events as well as the skills to maintain the security level of an operating system throughout its lifecycle despite the challenges of an every changing threat environment. \nYou will be able to: \n\nPerform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting\nInterpret the results of IACS device diagnostic alarms and event logs\nImplement IACS backup and restoration procedures\nDescribe the IACS patch management life cycle and procedure\nApply an antivirus management procedure\nDefine the basics of application control and white listing tools\nDefine the basics of network and host intrusion detection\nDefine the basics of security incident and event monitoring tools\nImplement an incident response plan\nImplement an IACS management of change procedure\nConduct a basic IACS cyber security audit\n\n  \nYou will cover: \n\nIntroduction to the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nIdentification & Assessment phase\nDesign & Implementation phase\nOperations & Maintenance phase\nNetwork Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\nInterpreting device alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nNetwork intrusion detection systems\nNetwork management tools\nApplication Diagnostics and Troubleshooting\nInterpreting OS and application alarms and event logs\nEarly indicators\nApplication management and whitelisting tools\nAntivirus and endpoint protection tools\nSecurity incident and event monitoring (SIEM) tools\nIACS Cybersecurity Operating Procedures & Tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS management of change procedure\nDeveloping and following an IACS backup procedure\nIACS configuration management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS patch management procedure\nPatch management tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS antivirus management procedure\nAntivirus and whitelisting tools\nDeveloping and following an IACS cybersecurity audit procedure\nAuditing tools\nIACS incident response\nDeveloping and following an IACS incident response plan\nIncident investigation\nSystem recovery\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAsset Inventory\nICS Device Hardening\nDisabling USB Storage Devices\nRestrict access to USB drives\nApplication Control / Whitelisting\nMicrosoft Windows Software Update Services (WSUS)\nPLC backup and configuration management\nChange Management (MOC form)\nEvent Detection Tracking and Log Monitoring\nVulnerability Scanning\nNetwork Packet Capture Analysis\nTroubleshooting and Forensics\n\n  \nWho Should Attend? \n\nOperations and maintenance personnel\nControl systems engineers and managers\nSystem Integrators\nIT engineers and managers industrial facilities\nPlant Safety and Risk Management\n\n  \nRecommended Pre-Requisites: \nISA Courses TS06\, TS12\, TS20\, IC32\, IC33 and IC34 or equivalent knowledge/experience. \nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/iacs-cybersecurity-operations-maintenance-ic37-2/
LOCATION:Burns McDonnell\,1898 & Co.\, 1700 West Loop South\, Houston\, 77027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T190304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190304Z
UID:10000032-1632938400-1632943800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Signals\, Transmission\, Networking Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-signals-transmission-networking-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211004T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210728T173219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173426Z
UID:10000025-1633334400-1633712400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Technician Training Boot Camp (TTBC)
DESCRIPTION:5-Day Intensive Hands-on Training Curriculum \n\nInstrumentation Basics\nCalibration and Maintenance\nDigital (Smart) Transmitters\nControl Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs\nTuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems\n\nDays: 4.5 \nCEUs: 3.6 \nPDHs: 36 \nISA Technician Training Boot Camp combines a unique technical training course with minimum lecture and maximum hands-on experience. Over 75% of your time will be spent on equipment labs! \nThis week of intensive training will cover a broad range of technical topics needed to get the job done right. Starting with basic instrumentation fundamentals and ending with the advanced and ultimate in smart technology\, this comprehensive program will serve as a vital building block to your professional development and skills enhancement efforts. This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA courses that will help you advance your automation and control career. \nThis course focuses on the knowledge required by a control systems technician with five years’ experience in performing maintenance\, calibration and troubleshooting tasks typical of a plant floor environment. It will test an individual’s skill sets and serve as a self-assessment of additional training needs and will: \n\nProvide a review of industrial measurement and control concepts and terminology\nReview and Refresh present skills\nIntroduce new skills\n\nWho Should Attend? \n\nTechnicians with instrument maintenance responsibilities\, and a good working knowledge of instrument fundamentals and terminology.\nInstrument supervisors needing to understand and evaluate the skill sets required to perform instrument maintenance tasks.\nReliability and maintenance engineers needing to learn and/or evaluate instrument maintenance processes.\n\n  \nCourse Objectives \n\nProvide an overview of industrial measurement and control in order to communicate appropriately with other control system professionals\nDefine a process to properly tune control loops\nPresent a systematic approach for troubleshooting and start-up of single- and multi-loop control loops to maintain good process control systems\nDescribe the operation and maintenance of pneumatic instruments employed in modern process facilities with an emphasis on valves\, positioners\, controllers\, and transmitters\nPerform proper installation\, calibration\, and maintenance of electronic instruments\nDeliver a working knowledge of smart field devices including both digital transmitters and digital valve controllers\n\nDAY 1: Instrumentation Basics \nYou Will Cover: \n\nConventional analog field devices: Sensor Technologies | Measurement Fundamentals | Standard Signals\nLoop Characteristics: Current Loop | Power Source\nSmart Field Devices: Current Practice | Typical Smart D/P Transmitter | Configurations\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalibrate process measurement devices\nCurrent loop construction and measurements\nConfigure smart transmitters\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDescribe the operation of a pneumatic differential pressure transmitters\nCalibrate a pneumatic d/p transmitter\nDescribe the operation of the 4-20 ma current loop\nPerform voltage and current measurements in a 4-20 ma current loop\nDescribe the operation of an electronic differential pressure transmitter\nCalibrate an electronic d/p transmitter\nDescribe the configuration process for a digital transmitter\nConfigure a digital transmitter\n\nDAY 2: Calibration and Maintenance \nYou Will Cover: \n\nTemperature Measurements and Sensor Fundamentals\nD/P Level Applications: Hydrostatic Head Level Measurement | Bubbler Level Measurement | Level Transmitter | Open and Closed Tank Installation | Remote Seals\nCalibration and Configuration: Configuring Smart Temperature Transmitters\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalculate span and range values for various level measurement applications\nCalibrate differential pressure\, RTD\, and thermocouple transmitters\nView a three-wire RTD demonstration and identify errors\nD/P Liquid Level Measurement with elevation/suppression applications\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nConnect various transmitters for measurements of level\, flow\, and temperature\nCalculate measurement ranges for d/p level applications\nCalibrate various d/p transmitters for level measurements\nDescribe temperature measurements utilizing various sensors and transmitters\nCalibrate various temperature transmitters utilizing various sensors\n\nDAY 3: Digital (Smart) Transmitters \nYou Will Cover: \n\nAnalog vs. Digital Instruments: Analog Limitations | Calibration of Analog vs. Digital Instruments\nSerial Digital Communications: Modem | FSK | Protocol\nHART™ Communication: Features | Master/Slave | Point-to-Point | Capabilities of HART\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nConfigure digital transmitters and digital valve controllers and control valves\nPerform sensor trims and calibrations\nUse various communication tools to configure smart field devices\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDifferentiate between analog and digital instruments\nConfigure\, re-range\, and calibrate smart/digital field devices\nCommunicate with digital devices utilizing computer-based software\n\nDay 4: Control Valves\, Positioners\, and DVCs \nYou Will Cover: \n\nAnalog Positioners:  Operation of Analog Positioners | Calibration\nSmart Control Valves: Digital Positioners | Diagnostic Tools | Control Valve Tuning\nDiagnostics: Features | Capabilities\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nCalibrate and split-range analog positioners\nConfigure\, calibrate\, and split-range DVCs\nUse various communication tools to configure DVCs\nPerform diagnostic tests on smart control valves\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDifferentiate between analog and digital positioners\nConfigure\, split-range\, and calibrate analog positioners\nConfigure and calibrate control valves fitted with digital valve controllers\nCommunicate with DVCs utilizing computer-based software\nTest diagnostic capabilities of digital valve controllers\n\nDay 5: Tuning and Troubleshooting Control Systems \nYou Will Cover: \n\nReview of Feedback Control Concepts and Components: History of Control Operation | Concepts | Pictorial Representation | Disturbances in the Loop\nControl Modes: Proportional | Integral | Derivative\nIntroduction to Troubleshooting: Purpose of Troubleshooting | Reasons for Troubleshooting\nApproaches to Troubleshooting: Equipment History | Input/Output (Serial) | Shotgun Approach | Logical Analysis\nLogical Analysis Troubleshooting: Verify | Identify | Repair | Test | Follow-up on Problems\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDemonstrate the operation of components required for closed loop control\nTune feedback control loops via a number of different methods\nTune using PC-based simulation software\nObserve operation and tuning of a feedback control loop\nDiagnose and solve problems with single-loop control loops\nTroubleshoot several single control loop problems\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDefine the concepts of PID control\nExplain component operation in a closed loop control system\nUse the trial-and-error methods to tune a control system for stated quality control\nDevelop a systematic approach to troubleshooting\nIdentify why a systematic approach to troubleshooting is most effective\nFollow specified procedures for proper loop check-out\nVerify\, locate\, and identify performance problems and the causes of the problems\n\nCourse Resources (included with registration) \nTextbook: Measurement and Control Basics\, Fifth Edition \nBy Thomas A. Hughes \nMore Ways to Learn \nWant to learn more about the topic? Check out these resources. \n  \nCalibration: A Technician’s Guide  \nBy Mike Cable \nFundamentals of Process Control Theory\, Third Edition \nby P.W. Murrill \nTroubleshooting: A Technician’s Guide\, Second Edition  \nBy William L. Mostia\, Jr.\, P.E.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/technician-training-boot-camp-ttbc-3/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210923T193522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T193522Z
UID:10000139-1633521600-1633525200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Being a Lifelong Learner & a report on the “State of the Society
DESCRIPTION:Download and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister in advance for this meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUodeGhqzkqG9A4pXQsgRwow7mIJjFQN4GB \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 12:00 pm for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at ~12:15 pm \nAbstract: \nThis month we are honored to welcome current ISA President Steve Mustard as our special guest. \nAs ISA President Steve has had the great privilege to watch ISA embark on new learning initiatives in continued support of our automation profession.  These new programs (coming out very soon) build on the traditional skills and knowledge required for automation professionals\, adding further opportunities to develop. \nSteve believes there is no better time than now for you to commit (or recommit) yourself to lifelong learning. \nIn addition\, Steve will give us a report on the “State of the Society” and answer any questions you have regarding the direction of ISA\, time permitting. \nPresenter: \nSteve Mustard \n \nPresident\, International Society of Automation (ISA) \nPresident & CEO at National Automation\, Inc \nSteve Mustard is a Licensed Professional Engineer (Texas\, Kansas) and UK Chartered Engineer with technical development and management experience in process automation and business process re-engineering across multiple sectors. \nFellow of Institution of Engineering and Technology and former Chairman of Americas Regional Board\, former Chairman of Control & Automation Technical & Professional Network\, former Council member. \nSenior Member of ISA\, Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and former board member of Automation Federation. GIAC Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP). GSX Certified Mission Critical Professional (CMCP)\, and former Chair of Automation Federation’s Cyber-security committee. Member of ISA99 committee. \nWorks with companies to improve their performance through the identification of process bottlenecks and the intelligent introduction of technology to remove them. \nSpecialties: Automation\, remote monitoring\, telemetry\, SCADA\, risk management\, safety assurance\, cybersecurity assurance\, six sigma\, business process analysis. \n 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/being-a-lifelong-learner-a-report-on-the-state-of-the-society/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211006T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T190555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190555Z
UID:10000033-1633543200-1633548600@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Signals\, Transmission\, Networking Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-signals-transmission-networking-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211015T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210728T173542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T173755Z
UID:10000133-1633939200-1634317200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST)
DESCRIPTION:ISA Automation Engineering Survival Training (AEST) \nDo you have what it takes to survive in the world of process automation? \nSharpen your process automation know-how with this intensive week of expert-led lecture and hands-on exercises covering practical\, real-world automation survival skills. \nAutomation Engineering Survival Training is a unique process automation engineering experience designed to hone your process automation knowledge and skills. This intensive technical training boot camp for automation engineers combines lecture and hands-on labs with bonus features\, including a plant tour to maximize your learning experience. \nISA’s seasoned “Survival Expert” will guide you through a fast-paced and rigorous course of topics from process measurement fundamentals through advanced automation\, and everything in between! This course also serves as a solid introduction to other ISA engineering courses that can assist in the advancement of your process engineering career. \nWho Should Attend? \n\nNew automation\, control system\, or process control engineers\nRecent process engineering and other engineering graduates\nSeasoned engineers looking to refresh their process automation knowledge and skills\nIndividuals wanting to learn more about process automation\n\nIntensive Hands-On Training Curriculum \nDays: 4.5 \nCEUs: 3.6 \nPDHs: 36 \nDAY 1: Measurement Basics & Documentation \nYou Will Cover: \n\nConcepts of Process Control: Typical Industries | Definitions | Continuous vs. Batch | Feedback Loop\nDocumentation: Instrument Line Symbols | Function Symbols | Identification Letters | Piping and Instrumentation Drawing (P&ID) | Loop Diagram\nIndustrial Measurement Systems: Process Measurement | Standard Signals | Instrument Performance Terminology | Repeatability and Accuracy | Zero\, Span\, and Linearity Errors | Calibration Chart\nControl System Hardware: Pneumatic Controller | Electronic Controller | Single Loop Controller | Distributed Control System (DCS) | Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) | Personal Computers (PC) for Control\nTemperature Measurement: Temperature Scales | Liquid-in-Glass\, Filled Bulb\, and Bimetallic Thermometers | Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) | Reference Junction Compensation | Thermocouplers\nPressure Transducers: Pressure Elements | Signal Generation | Pressure/Force Relationships | Selection\nFlowmeters: DP | Magnetic | Mass | Other\n\n  \n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nDevelop diagrams for flow\, level\, temperature\, and pressure loops\nInterpret simple P&IDs\nEvaluate level instrument performance and accuracy\nDetermine upstream and downstream piping considerations\nSelect flowmeters for a variety of specific applications and specify installation and calibration requirements\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDiscuss the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\nDifferentiate between continuous\, batch\, and discrete control\nDiscuss the fundamentals of process control\nApply specific ISA Standards to interpret symbols and drawings associated with process control documentation\nDiscuss and apply the most common methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n  \nDAY 2: Control Valves & Strategies \nYou Will Cover: \n\nIntroduction: Valve in Loop | Valve | Actuator | Positioner\nBasic Valve Types: Globe | Ball | Plug | Butterfly\nInstallation: Performance | Safety | Other\nValve Sizing: Manual | Computer\nReview of Feedback Control Concepts and Components: History of Control Operation | Concepts\nControl Modes: Proportional | Integral | Derivative\nDynamic and Steady State Considerations: Gain | Dead Time | Time Constant\nTuning Control Systems: Closed Loop Tuning Using Ziegler Nichols Method | Evaluation and Control Criteria\nAdvanced Regulatory Control: Feedback Penalty | Challenges in Feedback Control | Real-World Control\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nSize valves manually and with software\nSpecify valves\, actuators\, and auxiliaries for specific applications\nTune feedback control loops via a number of different methods\nTune using PC-based simulation software\n\nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nCompare various types of final control elements\nSize valves for any flow condition likely to be found in a process plant\nDefine the concepts of PID control\nExplain the operation of the components in a closed loop control system including static and dynamic functions\nUse three methods to tune a control system for stated quality control\nApply the operation and function of ratio control systems\nIdentify real-world control problems as the basis of need for advanced control\n\n  \nDAY 3: Safety & Operator Effectiveness \nYou Will Cover: \n\nGraphics and Controls: HMI Hierarchy Design | Classes of Displays | Navigation\nHuman Engineering: Human Factors in Console Design\nThe Common Problems in Alarm Systems\nThe Alarm Management Lifecycle\nLocation Classification Standards\nProtection Techniques Standards\nExplosion Proof Enclosures\nIntrinsic Safety\nGeneral SIS Design Considerations: Design Life Cycle | Separation of Control and Safety\nFailure Rates and Modes: Safe vs. Dangerous | Failure Mode vs. Technology | Failure Rates | Test Intervals\nSystem Technologies: Pneumatic | Relays | Microprocessors\nOperations and Maintenance: Installation | Bypassing | Testing\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nAlarm prioritization\nArea classification\nCalculate device failure rates\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nDesign a graphical hierarchy for navigation\nExplain best practices in HMI\nDevelop an Alarm Management Philosophy\nDiscuss rationalization\, classification\, and prioritization of alarms\nDescribe and use procedures for electrical classification\nDescribe the basic principles of protection\nSelect explosion proof apparatus for specific applications\nSelect the appropriate protective techniques for different hazards\nDifferentiate between process control and safety control\nAnalyze the performance of different logic system technologies\nSpecify and select safety instrumented systems (SIS)\n\n  \nDAY 4: Industrial Security & Project Management \n  \nYou Will Cover: \n\nWhat is Data Communications?: ISO/OSI Reference Model | Terminology Basics\nTCP/IP Basics: Is Ethernet Ready for the Plant Floor? | Industrial Ethernet Design Techniques\nData Exchange: Using OPC for Inter-System Data Exchanges\nHow Cyberattacks Happen: Understanding the Threat Sources | The Steps to Successful Cyberattacks\nStandards and Models: ANSI/ISA95 Standards | MESA International Model | WBF B2MML XML Schemas\nInformation Model: Production Resources | Process Segments | Product Definition and Capability | Production Schedules | Production Performance\nTypes of Projects: Facility Update | Addition to Existing Process | Technology Replacement | New Facility\nFundamentals: Activity/Phase Concept | Best Practices | Phase Interaction | What to Do/How to Do it | Do it\nProject Development: Schedule Preparation | PERT | CPM | GANT | Cost\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n\nConduct security threat analysis\nIdentify key business processes and objects\nIdentify process segment definitions\nPractice project scheduling techniques\n\n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nIdentify Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and protocols\nDefine the different Ethernet varieties and which are best for industry\nDiscuss the principles behind creating an effective long-term security program\nDefine the basics of risk and vulnerability analysis methodologies\nSpecify the requirements for an enterprise-control integration solution\nExplain the business drivers involved in integration\nIdentify project types and overall goals and objectives\nExplain the four important objectives critical to automation projects vs. the three objectives typical of other projects\n\n  \nDAY 5: Advanced Process Automation \nYou Will Cover: \n\nPhysical Model: Process Cells | Units | Equipment Modules | Control Modules\nRecipe Information Categories: Header | Procedure | Formula | Equipment Requirements\nProcedural Control Model: Procedure | Unit | Operation | Phase\nModes and States: Exception Handling | Allocation and Arbitration\nControl Activity Model: Recipe Management | Production Planning and Scheduling | Production Information Management | Process Management | Unit Supervision | Process Control | Personnel and Environmental Protection\nIntegration: Communications | Manufacturing Execution System (MES) | Network Security\nWorkflow and Project Leadership: Opportunity Identification and Project Justification | Communications and Team Processes\n\n  \nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \nDevelop procedural elements using the ANSI/ISA88 procedural control model and test those procedural elements against the equipment entities \n  \nYou Will Be Able To: \n\nSpecify the requirements for a batch control system\nEffectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\nDescribe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\nDescribe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\nApply the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification\nInterpret the best practice methodology for automation project execution
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/automation-engineering-survival-training-aest/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211013T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163746
CREATED:20210708T190658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T190728Z
UID:10000026-1634148000-1634153400@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Safety Systems Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-safety-systems-part-1/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach (EC50)
DESCRIPTION:Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \nCourse and Certificate Program: This course is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate Program \nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nDescription: \nThis course focuses on the engineering requirements for the specification\, design\, analysis\, and justification of safety instrumented systems for the process industries. Students will learn how to determine safety integrity levels and evaluate whether proposed or existing systems meet the performance and documentation requirements defined in the ISA 84 (IEC61511) standard. \nThis course is required for the ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate. When you register for the course\, the certificate exam is included with your registration. \nThose who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA/IEC 61511 SIS Fundamentals Specialist Certificate. \nYou will be able to: \n\nDifferentiate between process control and safety control\nImplement the ISA84 (IEC 61511) standard\nEvaluate process risk levels\nSelect Safety Integrity Levels (SILs) for Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) using a variety of techniques\nAnalyze the performance of different logic system technologies\nAnalyze the performance of various sensor\, logic\, and final element configurations\, as well as the impact of diagnostics\, test intervals\, common cause\, system size\, imperfect manual testing\, and bypassing\nDetermine optimum system test intervals\nSpecify and select safety instrumented systems\nApply the documentation requirements for process safety management\, regulations\, and industry standards\n\nYou will cover: \n\nIntroduction: Accidents and Resulting Regulations | Lessons Learned From Past Accidents | Standards & Guidelines of Interest\nScope & Safety Life Cycle: Management Issues | Design Life Cycle |\nSafety Layers: Independent Safety Layers | Separation of Control and Safety\nRisk\, Hazard Analysis\, Safety Integrity Levels: Hazard Identification | Risk Assessment | Selecting Safety Integrity Levels | Layer of Protection Analysis\nFailure Modes & Reliability Concepts: Safe vs. Dangerous | Failure Mode vs. Technology | Failure Rates | Modeling Techniques | Test Intervals | Fault Tolerance Requirements\nSystem Technologies: Pneumatic | Relay | Microprocessor | Field Devices | Certification | Prior Use\nSystem Design: Requirements Specification | General Design Issues (Environment\, Interfaces\, Bypasses\, Resets\, etc.)\nOperations and Maintenance: Installation | Operation & Maintenance | Testing | Management of Change | Decommissioning\n\nClassroom/Laboratory Exercises: \n“The lab sessions were very helpful. I was very pleased with the course. More so than any other technical course I have been to. I feel that I really learned something.” \n– Shawn Coughlan \n\nCalculate device failure rates\nModel system performance for relay and software-based logic systems\nModel the impact of different configurations\, field devices\, automatic diagnostics\, manual test intervals\, common cause\, and imperfect manual testing and bypassing\nDetermine the SIL (safety integrity level) of a sample functions and design a system to meet the performance requirements\nClassroom Copies of ISA/IEC 61511 standards will be provided for your use during the course\n\nA hand-held/scientific calculator should be brought to class. \nTextbook Included: \nSafety Instrumented Systems: A Life Cycle Approach\nBy Paul Gruhn\, PE\, CFSE and Simon Lucchini\, CFSE\, MIEAust CPEng \nNot sure this particular course is for you? \nA pre-instructional survey is available for you to evaluate your level of understanding of the course material and to show you the types of questions you’ll be able to answer after completing the course.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-approach-ec50/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:CSE Exam Study Group : Safety Systems Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking to take your PE Engineering Exam for the State of Texas in October? \nAre you looking for a Group to Study with?  HOUSTON ISA Section is your answer. \n  \nAll Future Control Systems PEs! \n  \nSign up quickly with ISA Houston Section which is offering a 10-session professional study group course to prepare you to pass the Control Systems Engineer (CSE) Professional Engineer (PE) examination in October. \n  \nThe course includes exam preparation materials that will be reviewed during each session with a knowledgeable facilitator. If you are a control systems professional in the Houston area and are planning to take the CSE exam\, follow this link to find out more information and register for the course.” \n  \nFor each session you want to attend you MUST sign up for that session. Also\, you must be a ISA member in good standing. These sessions are at no charge and are provided as a service from the ISA Houston Section. \n  \nIn order to receive the discount for ISA books\, you must register no later than July 31st. \n  \nFor questions on the CSE Exam Study Course please email  the assistant education chair\, Glen Wood\, at glnwd15@gmail.com
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/cse-exam-study-group-safety-systems-part-2/
LOCATION:Vector\, 14517 Kirby Dr\, Pearland\, TX\, 77047\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Professional-Engineering
ORGANIZER;CN="Glen Wood":MAILTO:glnwd15@gmail.com
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