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SUMMARY:EN00E Certified Automation Professional CAP Exam Review Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This self-paced\, online course reviews the knowledge and skill areas included on the Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification program examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis Domains\, Tasks\, Knowledge Areas\, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP certification exam. This course is the recommended replacement for the discontinued CAP Learning System preparation tool\, as it incorporates content similarly included in that tool. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \nCertificate Program (if available) Certification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. \n  \n  \n  \nYou will be able to:   \n  \n\nRecognize the scope and format of the CAP exam\nCompare process variable measurements and control valve selections\nExplain how the various types of control technologies are used in industrial automation\, including process control from basic to advanced control\, discrete\, batch\, motor\, and motion control\nAppreciate the range of digital communications used in automation\, and how these are used in system integration\nIdentify when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified\nAppreciate the importance of electrical issues that relate to grounding and noise\nDeal with the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification\nIdentify the best practice methodology for automation project execution\n\n  \n  \n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\n  \n\nPre-Examination\nModule 1: Introduction/CAP Basics\nModule 2: Process Instrumentation\n\n\nModule 3: Analytical Instrumentation\n\n\nModule 4: Continuous Control\nModule 5: Control Valves & Analog Communications\n\n\nModule 6: Control System Documentation & Equipment\nPractice Exam #1\n\n\nModule 7: Discrete I/O Devices & General Manufacturing Measurements\nModule 8: Motor & Drive Control\n\n\nModule 9: Motion Control\nModule 10: Process Modeling & Advanced Process Control\n\n\nModule 11: Batch Control\nModule 12: Alarm Management & Reliability\nPractice Exam #2\n\n\nModule 13: Process Safety & Safety Instrumented Systems\nModule 14: Electrical Installations & Electrical Safety\n\n\nModule 15: Digital Communications\nModule 16: Industrial Networks\n\n\nModule 17: MES Integration & Network Security\nModule 18: Operator Interface & Data Management\n\n\nModule 19: Software & Custom Software\nModule 20: Operator Training & Checkout\, System Testing & Startup\n\n\nModule 21: Troubleshooting\nModule 22: Automation Benefits\, Project Justification/Management and Interpersonal Skills\n\n\nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/en00e-certified-automation-professional-cap-exam-review-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
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SUMMARY:IC33E Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAssessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33E) is an online course which 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 of the project. This course is a blended learning format which includes interactive\, on-demand modules\, weekly assignments and instructor call-in sessions. Modules include instructional content\, interactive reviews\, video lab demonstrations conducted by an ISA Cybersecurity instructor and assessments. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n\n\nCertification 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. \n  \n\nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led 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.\nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and e-mail discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants.\nThis CyberU course runs for seven (7) weeks. You will have access to six online modules for the modular sessions. Each module is between 20 to 90 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and the schedule for the live Q&A sessions.\n\n  \nDescription \nAssessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33E) is an online course which 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 of the project. This course is a blended learning format which includes interactive\, on-demand modules\, weekly assignments and instructor call-in sessions. Modules include instructional content\, interactive reviews\, video lab demonstrations conducted by an ISA Cybersecurity instructor and assessments. \n  \nYou will be able to: \n\nDiscuss the need and importance for control system security\nLearn about current principles and best practices\nUnderstand the structure and content of the ISA 99 / IEC 62443 series of documents\nDiscuss the principles behind the creating an effective long term program security\nLearn the basics of risk analysis\, industrial networking and network security\nUnderstand the concepts of defense in depth and zones and conduits\nLearn how to apply key risk mitigation techniques such as anti-virus\, patch management\, firewalls and virtual private networks\nLearn how secure software development strategies can make systems inherently more secure\nLearn what is being done to validate or verify the security of systems\n\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\n  \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\n  \nLab demonstrations: (Included in modules) \n\nCritiquing System Architecture Diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nWindows Vulnerability Scanning\nPerform a High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment\nCreating a Zone & Conduit Diagram\nPerform a Detailed Cyber Risk Assessment\nRisk Assessment Report\n\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\n  \nRecommended Pre-Requisite: \nISA Course IC32\, IC32E or equivalent knowledge/experience. \n  \nWhat is included: \n\nOn-demand modules with video lab demonstrations included\n\nModule 1: Preparing for an Assessment (Approx. 95 minutes)\nModule 2: Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment (Approx. 35 minutes)\nModule 3: Conducting Vulnerability Assessments (Approx. 102 minutes)\nModule 4: Cyber Risk Assessments (Approx. 69 minutes)\nModule 5: Conducting Cyber Risk Assessments (Approx. 80 minutes)\nModule 6: Documentation (Approx. 15 minutes)\n\n\nA viewable version of ISA standards for course reference\n\nISA/IEC 62443-1-1\nISA/IEC 62443-2-1\nISA/IEC 62443-3-3\nISA/IEC 62443-2 (draft version)\n\n\nISA’s Cybersecurity Assessment Challenge – a Jeopardy-style review game which can be used as a review for the certification exam (Free Add-On)\nExam registration for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist\nCourse Note Set and Syllabus\n\nRecommended Reading: \nCybersecurity Library \n  \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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nInternational Society of Automation\n67 T.W. Alexander Drive\nPO Box 12277\nResearch Triangle Park\, NC 27709\nE-Mail: info@isa.org\nPhone: (919) 549-8411\nFax: (919) 549-8288\n\n\n\n\nAbout\nContact\nDo Not Sell My Info – CA Residents Only\nPrivacy Policy\nTerms & Conditions\n\n\n© 2020 International Society of Automation \n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nLinkedIn\n\n\nPinterest\n\n\nTwitter
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic33e-assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
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SUMMARY:New Developments in Multivariable Model Predictive Control
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nIndustrial operations are constantly challenged with improving production rates\, yields\, energy efficiency and process stability. Multivariable Model Predictive Control has proven to be an effective tool for improving operations by utilizing the full process capabilities consistently. However\, the skills required to implement the technology and sustain the substantial benefits has been hampered by the usability of the software and adaptability of the applications. \nMany new technology developments have improved the usability and adaptability of multivariable model predictive control. These developments include modern and intuitive user interfaces\, customizable models to support unique process behavior\, fast and flexible OPC connection tools\, automated model building\, integration with first principles dynamic models\, improved performance monitoring among others. This presentation will review the new technology developments that have improved the usability and adaptability of advanced process control and how they impact industrial operations of many types. \nPresenter: \nBill Poe\, Technical Adviser for AVEVA. \n \nBill Poe is a Technical Advisor at AVEVA with over 35 years of experience in operations\, project development\, implementation and management of advanced process control\, optimization and real-time performance monitoring projects in a variety of industries. Prior to AVEVA\, Bill held positions at Shell Oil Company\, GE and Schneider Electric. He has several patents\, achieved a President’s Award at Shell Oil\, received the GE Innovators Award and attained the Invensys Circle of Excellence. Bill holds a bachelor’s degree from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Science from Columbia University both in Chemical Engineering. \nInstructions: \nDownload and install Zoom software if necessary\nVisit www.houstonisa.org and register with your name and email\nThe day before the meeting you will receive an email with the meeting ID and password\nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements\nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \n 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/new-developments-in-multivariable-model-predictive-control/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Virtual Process Industry Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration: \nBefore 6 November: FREE\nAfter 6 November: 80 USD for ISA Member\n100 USD for Non-Member/List \nPresenter: \nISA Process Measurement & Control Division \nJoin ISA for this one-day virtual conference where we’ll discuss topic areas covering: process instrumentation/control\, cybersecurity & safety systems\, open architecture & infrastructure\, and operational excellence. \nTo Register Visit: https://virtualpic.vfairs.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/virtual-process-industry-conference/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,Conferences
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CREATED:20201030T011820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T011930Z
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SUMMARY:TBPELS Ethics Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Board is offering these free ethics webinars to assist license holders with meeting their ethics requirement. Each webinar provides an up-to-date overview of agency activities\, case studies\, and a review of professional ethics topics. \nWebinar ID: 827-775-987 \nPresenter: \nTexas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors \nInstructions: \nClick on this link to register \nhttps://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6296219604808345871 \nAdditional information available at https://engineers.texas.gov/webinars.html \n  \n 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/tbpels-ethics-webinar/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:IC33E Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems  E-Course (November)
DESCRIPTION:Dates:  Self Paced \nLength: Six (6)  online modules running for 7 weeks.  Each module is 20-90 minutes each. \nCEU Credits: 1.4 \nDescription: Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.  Assessing the Cybersecurity of New or Existing IACS Systems (IC33E) is an online course which 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 of the project. \nAn online course which 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 of the project.  This course is a blended learning format which includes interactive\, on-demand modules\, weekly assignments and instructor call-in sessions.  Modules include instructional content\, interactive reviews\, video lab demonstrations conducted by an ISA Cybersecurity instructor and assessments. \n  \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \nCertificate Program (if available) Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program: After successfully completing all eight modules\, students may take the exam for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist  Exam is included in the Full Course Bundle but must be purchased separately if modules are purchased separately. \nYou will be able to:  \n\n Identify 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\nLab Demonstrations (Included in the Modules): \n\nCritiquing System Architecture Diagrams\nAsset Inventory\nGap Assessment\nWindows Vulnerability Assessment\nCapturing Ethernet Traffic\nPort Scanning\nWindows Vulnerability Scanning\nPerform a High-Level Cybersecurity Risk Assessment\nCreating a Zone & Conduit Diagram\nPerform a Detailed Cyber Risk Assessment\n\nRisk Assessment Report
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic33e-assessing-the-cybersecurity-of-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-e-course-november/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201028T080000
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CREATED:20200209T223539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T162146Z
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SUMMARY:EC54 – Advanced Design & SIL Verification (October 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nKenexis\n15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418 \nDate: \nOctober 28-29\, 2020 \nCourse Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. \nDescription:\nThis course focuses on more detailed design issues and further hands-on examples of system analysis/modeling. Students will be better able to perform system design and analysis thus saving their companies time and money in optimizing system designs. This course will enable you to analyze any system technology and configuration to see if it will meet the required SIL (Safety Integrity Level) and determine if existing systems are safe enough\, if they need to be upgraded\, and whether proposed systems will meet the performance requirements. You will also be able to determine the optimum manual test interval for any system\, saving your company time and money by not over- or under-testing systems. \nCertificate Program: This course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program 3. You can register for the course only or for the certificate program which includes course and exam. ISA Course Safety Instrumented Systems-Design\, Analysis\, and Justification (EC50) or Safety Instrumented Systems: Design\, Analysis\, and Justification (EC50E) and ISA Certificate Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program 1 are prerequisites for Certificate Program 3. Those who successfully complete this course and pass the certificate program exam receive the designation of ISA84 SIL Verification Specialist. \nYou will be able to:\n\nAnalyze any system technology and configuration to see if it will meet the required SIL (Safety Integrity Level)\nDetermine if existing systems are safe enough (or whether they need to be upgraded) and whether proposed systems will meet the performance requirements\nDetermine the optimum manual test interval for any system\, saving your company time and money by not over or under-testing systems\n\nYou will cover:\n\nSystem Modeling/Analysis Hands-On Advanced Examples: Multiple Examples with Different Field Device Technologies | Configurations | Diagnostic Levels | Test Intervals | Common Cause Factors | Imperfect Manual Testing\nDetailed Design Topics: Fault Tolerance | Safe Failure Fraction | Diagnostic Coverage | Confidence Limits | System Response to Faults | Using Devices for Control and Safety | Non-Fail-Safe Design Requirements | Interface Requirements\n\n For more information: \nhttps://www.isa.org/products/advanced-design-and-sil-verification-ec54
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec54-advanced-design-sil-verification-3/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201027T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200209T223429Z
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SUMMARY:EC52 – Advanced Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection (October 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nKenexis\n15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418 \nDate: \nOctober 26-27\, 2020 \nCourse Hours: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. \nDescription:\nThis course focuses on further hands-on examples of Safety Integrity Level (SIL) selection using a variety of different techniques and providing more insight into the factors that determine risk reduction requirements. Students will be better able to save their companies time and money through the optimization of system performance requirements. This builds upon the foundation set in ISA’s EC50 (Safety Instrumented Systems-Design\, Analysis\, and Justification). \nCertificate Program: This course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program 2. When you register for the course\, the certificate exam is included with your registration.ISA Course Safety Instrumented Systems-Design\, Analysis\, and Justification (EC50) or Safety Instrumented Systems: Design\, Analysis\, and Justification (EC50E) and ISA Certificate Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Program 1 are prerequisites for Certificate Program 2. Those who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA84 SIL Selection Specialist. \n\nYou will be able to:\nDevelop and implement different SIL selection techniques within your organization\, including the risk matrix\, risk graph\, and LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis)\, in order to determine the appropriate level of performance needed of your safety systems. This will prevent you from over or under designing the system requirements and will save your organization time and money. \nYou will cover:\n\nPrevention of System Requirements Over- or Under-Design\nDetermination of the Appropriate Level of Performance Needed for Your Safety Systems\nSafety Integrity Level (SIL) Selection Hands-on Examples: 3-Dimensional Risk Matrix | Risk Graph | LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) | Modified (implicit) LOPA\n\n  \nFor more information: \nhttps://www.isa.org/products/advanced-safety-integrity-level-sil-selection-ec52
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec52-advanced-safety-integrity-level-sil-selection-3/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201023T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200228T154226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T162100Z
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SUMMARY:EC50 - Safety Instrumented Systems: A Life- Cycle Approach (October 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \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 ISA84 (IEC 61511) standard. \nThis course is required for the ISA84 Safety Instrumented Systems Certificate Programs. Your course registration includes your registration for the exam. Those who successfully complete this course and pass the exam receive the designation of ISA84 SIS Fundamentals Specialist. \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\nFor More Information: \nhttps://www.isa.org/products/safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-appro-2
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec50-safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-approach-october-2020-tx/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training,Safety
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20190917T083208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201016T050725Z
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SUMMARY:ISA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:ISA Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament is happening Friday\, October 16\, 2020\, @ The Clubs of Kingwood8:30 AM shotgun start \nCome to spend a day networking & playoff golf all while raising funds for scholarships at Houston’s prestigious Kingwood! \nTitle Sponsor – $2\,500.00\n\n\nIncludes Two (2) Foursome Tickets\nTitle Sponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nTen (10) premium hole sponsorships with signage at tournament\nTeam Pictures put on Display at the awards ceremony\nReserved seating table at Awards Dinner\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nGolf Cart Sponsor – $2\,000.00\n\n\nIncludes One (1) Foursome Tickets\nGolf Cart Sponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nTeam Pictures put on Display at the awards ceremony\nReserved seating table at Awards Dinner\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nBall Sponsor – $1\,000.00\n\n\nEvery player with a sleeve of balls\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nReserved seating table at Awards Dinner at the event\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nBag Sponsor – $1\,000.00 (SOLD OUT!)\n\n\nCompany Logo on all Ditty Bags\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nReserved seating table at Awards Dinner at the event\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nExhibit on Course – $600.00\n\n\nDisplay on course\, you may bring your company tent\, products\, and give-a-ways\nExhibit Sponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials includin: ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nExhibit Pictures put on Display atthe awards ceremony\nReserved seating table at Awards Dinner\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nFoursome – $540.00\nGoodie Bag\, Shared Cart\, Range Balls\, 18 Hole Green Fee\, Lunch\, Awards Buffet Dinner\n\n\nBeverage Cart Sponsors – $500.00\n\n\nCompany Logo on Beverage Carts\nBeverage Cart Sponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nTeam Pictures put on Display at the awards ceremony\nReserved seating table at Awards Dinner\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nMulligan Sponsor – $400.00\n\n\nCompany Logo on all Mulligan cards purchased by golf teams\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nPutting Contest Sponsor – $200.00 (SOLD OUT!)\n\n\nDonation for Contest item\nCompany Logo signage at Event Contest area\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nPicture of winning player with your company logo signage\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nScoreboard Sponsor – $150.00\n\n\nCompany Logo signage at scoreboard area\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nLongest Drive Sponsor – $150.00 (SOLD OUT!)\n\n\nCompany Logo signage at longest drive hole\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nPicture of winning player with your company logo signage\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nDriving Range – $150.00\n\n\nCompany Logo signage at driving range area\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nHole Sponsor – $150.00\n\n\nCompany Logo signage at hole\nSponsors logo will be referenced in all promotional materials including ISA HS Monthly Meetings\, website\, LinkedIn & email blasts\nRecognition at Awards Ceremony\nEvent Signage\n\n\n\n\nIndividual – $135.00\nGoodie Bag\, Shared Cart\, Range Balls\, 18 Hole Green Fee\, Lunch\, Awards Buffet Dinner\n\n\nGolf Tournament Volunteer – $0.00\nThe volunteer position does not allow you to play golf at the event.
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/isa-annual-scholarship-golf-tournament/
LOCATION:The Clubs of Kingwood – Kingwood Clubhouse\, 1700 Lake Kingwood Trail\, Kingwood\, TX\, 77339\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amanda Hardy":MAILTO:amanda@functionzinc.com
GEO:30.0399681;-95.1987045
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201016T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200209T223218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T162244Z
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SUMMARY:AEST – Automation Engineering Survival Training (October 2020)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nKenexis\n15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418 \nDate: \nOctober 12-16\, 2020 \nCourse Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday \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\nWatch our Survival Training video on YouTube!\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbK-mXtWnxE \n  \n  \nFor more information: \nhttps://www.isa.org/products/automation-engineering-survival-training-aest
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/aest-automation-engineering-survival-training-4/
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="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201007T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20201001T165729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T165729Z
UID:10000111-1602070200-1602073800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:pH for Industrial Applications
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nAnalytical Instrumentation Considerations: Effective process control extends beyond the addition of analyzers. Other issues that need to be addressed include selecting the optimal measurement locations\, developing or adopting appropriate control strategies\, and making the commitment to maintain the analyzers. This discussion will cover some basic analyzer fundamentals for pH\, ORP and Dissolved Oxygen as well as operational considerations for these parameters. \nPresenter: \n \nMelissa G. Davis \nPresenter’s Biography: \nMelissa Davis is an Application Development Manager at Hach Company.  She has 15+ years of experience covering electrochemistry applications (pH\, ORP\, Dissolved Oxygen\, Conductivity\, ORP\, and Ion Selective Sensors).  Her BS degree is in Biology from University of Texas at Arlington.  In her current role\, she supports market development and sales support for emerging markets. \nInstructions: \n\n\n\nDownload and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister with your name and email \nThe day before the meeting you will receive an email with the meeting ID and password \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \n 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ph-for-industrial-applications/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201006
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201007
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200819T015135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T161017Z
UID:10000061-1601942400-1602028799@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC33M Assessing the Cybersecurity or New or Existing IACS Systems (M-Course)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Self-paced \nLength: Six 30-45 Modules \nCEU Credits: 0.6 \nLocation: Online  \nDescription: First Phase of the  of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program: After successfully completing all six modules\, students may take the exam for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessment Specialist. Exam fee is included in full course purchase price \nCertificate Program (if available) ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program: \n  \n Make sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \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: Security Life Cycle | Scope | System Architecture Diagrams | Network Diagrams | Asset Inventory | Cyber Criticality Assessment\nCybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment: Risk | Types of Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessments | Gap Assessments | Passive and Active Assessments | Penetration Testing | Conducting Gap Assessments | Gap Assessment Tools | CSET\nConducting Vulnerability Assessments: Vulnerability Process | Pre-assessment | Standards | Research | Kick Off and Walk Thru | Passive Data Collection | Active Data Collection | Penetration Testing\nCyber Risk Assessments: Understanding Risk | ISA 62443-2-1 | SuC | Conduct High-level Risk Assessment | Consequence Scale | Establish Zones and Conduits | Zone and Conduit Drawings and Documentation | Document Cybersecurity Requirements\nConducting Cyber Risk Assessments: Detailed Cyber Risk Assessment Process | Threats | Vulnerabilities | Consequences | Likelihood | Calculate Risk | Security Levels | Countermeasures | Residual Risk | Documentation\nDocumentation and Reporting: Document to Maintain | Required Reports | Zone and Conduit Diagrams | Cybersecurity Requirements Specification (CRS)\n\n  \nFor more information and to register online: 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic33m-assessing-the-cybersecurity-or-new-or-existing-iacs-systems-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200209T223040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200925T052349Z
UID:10000091-1601884800-1602262800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TTBC - Technician Training Boot Camp (October 2020 - TX\, IN PERSON)
DESCRIPTION:Location: \nKenexis\n15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418 \nDate: \nOctober 5-9\, 2020 \nCourse Hours: \n8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Friday \nDescription: \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\nObjectives: \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\n  \nFor more information: \nhttps://www.isa.org/products/technician-training-boot-camp-ttbc
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ttbc-technician-training-boot-camp-2/
LOCATION:Kenexis\, 15995 N Barkers Lndg Rd Ste 143 Houston\, TX 77079-2418\, Houston\, TX\, 77079-2418\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201227
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200912T073257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T073257Z
UID:10000002-1601856000-1609027199@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:EC00E Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This self-paced\, online course reviews the knowledge and skill areas included on the Certified Automation Professional® (CAP®) certification program examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis Domains\, Tasks\, Knowledge Areas\, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP certification exam. This course is the recommended replacement for the discontinued CAP Learning System preparation tool\, as it incorporates content similarly included in that tool. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available): N/A \nYou will be able to:   \n\nRecognize the scope and format of the CAP exam\nCompare process variable measurements and control valve selections\nExplain how the various types of control technologies are used in industrial automation\, including process control from basic to advanced control\, discrete\, batch\, motor\, and motion control\nAppreciate the range of digital communications used in automation\, and how these are used in system integration\nIdentify when safety instrumented systems (SISs) are needed and how they are specified\nAppreciate the importance of electrical issues that relate to grounding and noise\nDeal with the critical areas of automation opportunity identification and project justification\nIdentify the best practice methodology for automation project execution\n\nYou will cover:  \nPre-Examination \nModule 1: Introduction/CAP Basics \nModule 2: Process Instrumentation \nModule 3: Analytical Instrumentation \nModule 4: Continuous Control \nModule 5: Control Valves & Analog Communications \nModule 6: Control System Documentation & Equipment \nPractice Exam #1 \nModule 7: Discrete I/O Devices & General Manufacturing Measurements \nModule 8: Motor & Drive Control \nModule 9: Motion Control \nModule 10: Process Modeling & Advanced Process Control \nModule 11: Batch Control \nModule 12: Alarm Management & Reliability \nPractice Exam #2 \nModule 13: Process Safety & Safety Instrumented Systems \nModule 14: Electrical Installations & Electrical Safety \nModule 15: Digital Communications \nModule 16: Industrial Networks \nModule 17: MES Integration & Network Security \nModule 18: Operator Interface & Data Management \nModule 19: Software & Custom Software \nModule 20: Operator Training & Checkout\, System Testing & Startup \nModule 21: Troubleshooting \nModule 22: Automation Benefits\, Project Justification/Management and Interpersonal Skills \nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec00e-certified-automation-professional-cap-exam-review-course-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201006
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200903T161041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200911T084617Z
UID:10000093-1601856000-1601942399@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC37M IACS Cybersecurity Operations & Maintenance (M-Course)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Self-paced \nLength :  5 Modules (Approximately 5 Hours) \nCEU Credits: 0.5 \nLocation: Online \nDescription:   Part of the ISA’s Cybersecurity Certificate Program The third phase in the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle (defined in ISA/IEC 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. This 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 ever-changing threat environment. \n  \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \nModule 1: Review of Assess Phase\nModule 2: Review of Design Phase\nModule 3: Security Management & Maintenance\nModule 4: Security Monitoring & Detection\nModule 5: Incident Response & Recovery \nCertificate Program (if available) Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program.  After successfully completing the course\, students should call ISA Customer Service at +1 919-549-8411 to request their Eligibility code for Cybersecurity Certificate 4 Exam.  Once this code is issued\, students may schedule to take the exam with Prometrics.  Exam fee is included in course price. \nYou will be able to:    \n\nPerform basic network diagnostics and troubleshooting\nInterpret the results of IACS device diagnostic alarms and event logs\nDevelop and follow IACS backup and restoration procedure\nUnderstand the IACS patch management lifecycle\nDevelop and follow an IACS patch management procedure\nDevelop and follow an antivirus management procedure\nDefine the basics of application control and whitelisting tools\nDefine the basics of network and host intrusion detection\nDefine the basics of security incident and event monitoring tools\nDevelop and follow an incident response plan\nDevelop and follow an IACS management of change procedure\nConduct a basic IACS cybersecurity audit\n\nYou will cover:  \n\nICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nSecurity Management & Maintenance\nSecurity Monitoring & Detection\nIACS Incident Response & Recovery\n\n  \nLab demonstrations: (Included in modules) \n\nNetwork diagnostics and troubleshooting\nIntrusion detection alarm\nEvent monitoring\nConfiguration management\nPatch management\nAnti-virus management\nWhitelisting\nVulnerability scanning tools\nIncident response\n\n 
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic37m-iacs-cybersecurity-operations-maintenance-m-course-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200912T073150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T073150Z
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SUMMARY:EC00M  Certified Automation Professional (CAP) Exam Review Course (M-Course)
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThis is a self-paced\, online course consisting of 21 modules which review the knowledge and skills areas included on the CAP examination. The intent is to prepare an automation professional who meets the exam criteria to take the exam. The content is based on the Job Analysis: Domains\, Tasks\, Knowledge Areas\, and Skill Areas developed as the basis for the CAP certification exam. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available): N/A \nYou will be able to:   \n\nRecognize the benefits of earning CAP certification\nExplain the scope of CAP certification\nRecognize the six domains of CAP and that each domain includes specific tasks\nExplain characteristics of the CAP exam\nDiscuss measurement concepts in relation to process instrumentation\nDiscuss pressure measurement concepts\, methods and considerations.\nDiscuss level measurement concepts\, methods and considerations.\nDiscuss temperature measurement concepts\, methods and considerations.\nDiscuss flow measurement concepts\, methods and considerations.\nClick to see all learning objectives\n\nYou will cover:  \n\nCAP Basics\nProcess Instrumentation\nAnalytical Instrumentation\nContinuous Control\nControl Valves and Analog Communications\nControl System Documentation and Control Equipment\nBasic\, Discrete Sequencing and Manufacturing Control/Discrete and Sequencing Control\nMotor and Drive Control\nMotion Control\nAdvanced Control\nBatch Control\nAlarm Management and Reliability\, Safety and Electrical\nProcess Safety and Safety Instrumented Systems\nElectrical Installations and Electrical Safety\nDigital Communications\nIndustrial Networks\nMES Integration and Network Security\nOperator Interface and Data Management\nDeployment and Operation\nTroubleshooting and Maintenance\nWork Structure
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec00m-certified-automation-professional-cap-exam-review-course-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200903T161037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T161037Z
UID:10000090-1601769600-1601855999@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC34M IACS Cybersecurity Design & Implementation (M-Course)
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Self-paced \nLength: Dates/Length: Eight Modules (10-30 minutes each) \nCEU Credits: 1.4 Credits \nLocation: Online \nDescription: The 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. \n  \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \nCertificate Program (if available) Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program: After successfully completing all eight modules\, students may take the exam for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Design Specialist  Exam is included in the Full Course Bundle but must be purchased separately if modules are purchased separately. \nModules included:\nModule 1: Assessment Overview\nModule 2: Conceptual Design\nModule 3  Detailed DesignModule 4: Firewalls\nModule 5: Intrusion Detection Systems\nModule 6: Intrusion Detection Systems (Cont;d_ \nModule 7: Access Control \nModule 8: Cybersecurity Acceptance Testing  \n  \nYou will cover: \nReview the ICS Cybersecurity Lifecycle \n\nAssessment phase\nImplementation phase\nMaintenance phase\n\nConceptual Design Process \n\nInterpreting risk assessment results\nCybersecurity requirements specifications\nDeveloping a conceptual design\nConceptual design specification\n\nDetailed Design Process \n\nSecurity Development Lifecycle (SDL)\nTypes of technology\nSelecting appropriate technology\nDeveloping a detailed design\nDocumenting the design/specification\n\nDesign & Implementation Examples \n\nFirewall design example\nRemote access design example\nSystem hardening design example\nIntrusion detection design example\n\nTesting \n\nDeveloping test plans\nCybersecurity Factory Acceptance Testing\n\nCybersecurity Site Acceptance Testing
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic34m-iacs-cybersecurity-design-implementation-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201101
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200921T172658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172658Z
UID:10000005-1601424000-1604188799@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TS06M Industrial Data Communications Systems M-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: Starting from the basics\, this course gives you the tools to design and maintain industrial communications systems on your plant floor. You’ll learn the underlying principles behind today’s industrial communications systems\, including Modbus\, Data Highway Plus\, Ethernet\, and TCP/IP. Real-life examples and case histories provide insight into the facts behind control networks and how to apply and maintain them effectively in your plant. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) \nYou will be able to:   \n\nApply traditional and current serial standards\, such as EIA-232\, 422\, 423\, and 485\, in industrial plant floor settings\nExplain the inner working of proprietary PLC networks\nIdentify Local Area Network (LAN) topologies and protocols\nCompare media access techniques such as CSMA/CD\, token passing\, and master/slave\nDescribe design methods for Industrial LANs using Ethernet\nDefine the different Ethernet varieties and which are best for industry\nList options for Ethernet hardware to avoid instant obsolescence and being locked in the past\nSelect and apply fiber optic technology\nDifferentiate between different wireless and Industrial Ethernet alternatives\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\n·         What is Data Communications?: ISO/OSI Reference Model | Terminology Basics\n\n\n·         Serial Communications: Modem Principles | The EIA-232E Standard | Beyond 232: EIA-422/423/485/530 Standards\n\n\n·         The Analog TelCo system including circuit types and Modems\n\n\n·         The Digital TelCo system  T1/T3 circuits\, ISDN\, xDSL\, Frame Relay\, X.25 networks\, ATM and SONET\n\n\n·         Data Link Layer Basics: Data Encoding | Error Detection/Correction Schemes\n\n\n·         Industrial Protocols:  Modbus and Modbus/IP\,  DNP3.0 and DF-1\n\n\n·         LAN Technologies: Overview of Ethernet Technology | Ethernet Cabling and Configuration Rules | Repeaters\, Bridges\, Routers\, and Gateways\n\n\n·         TCP/IP basics   | Is Ethernet Ready for the Plant Floor? | Industrial Ethernet Design Techniques\n\n\n·         Fiber optics:  standards\, cables\, applications\, limitations\n\n\n·         Wireless Industrial Communications:  SP100\, Wireless HART\, Wireless Fieldbus\, Wireless Profibus\n\n\n·         Inside the Proprietary PLC Networks: MB+ and DH+ LAN design\n\n\n·         Data Exchange using   OPC for inter-system data exchanges\n\n\n·         Troubleshooting Industrial Networks and Fieldbuses: Five Rules for Troubleshooting | Troubleshooting with Statistics | Troubleshooting Tools\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n·         Module 1: Basic Electrical Communications: Data Communications Defined\n\n\n·         Module 2: Basic Electrical Communications: Data Communications History\n\n\n·         Module 3: Basic Electrical Communications: OSI Model\n\n\n·         Module 4: Basic Electrical Communications: Defining Industrial Communications\n\n\n·         Module 5: Basic Serial Data Signaling: Electrical Signaling\n\n\n·         Module 6: Basic Serial Data Signaling: EIA/TIA 232\n\n\n·         Module 7: Basic Serial Data Signaling: Clocking Asynchronous Data\n\n\n·         Module 8: Contemporary Data Communication Methods: Digital Representations of Data\n\n\n·         Module 9: Contemporary Data Communication Methods: Error Detection and Correction\n\n\n·         Module 10: Contemporary Data Communication Methods: Beyond EIA 232\n\n\n·         Module 11: Wireline and Fiber-Optic Communications: Wireline Communications\n\n\n·         Module 12: Wireline and Fiber-Optic Communications: Fiber-Optic Communication\n\n\n·         Module 13: Industrial Protocols: ModBus RT\n\n\n·         Module 14: Industrial Protocols: DeviceNET\n\n\n·         Module 15: Industrial Protocols: DNP 3.0\n\n\n·         Module 16: Local Area Networks\n\n\n·         Module 17: Media Access Control\n\n\n·         Module 18: Ethernet\n\n\n·         Module 19: Ethernet Variations \n\n\n·         Module 20: Wireless Principles\n\n\n·         Module 21: 802.15\n\n\n·         Module 22: Wireless WAN Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 23: WAN Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 24: Wide-Area Network Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 25: Network Connections\n\n\n·         Module 26: Ethernet LAN Components\n\n\n·         Module 27: TCP/IP\n\n\n·         Module 28: IPV6\n\n\n·         Module 29: IPV6 Implementation\n\n\n·         Module 30: Application Layer Protocols\n\n\n·         Module 31: Industrial Network Considerations Part 1\n\n\n·         Module 32: Network Considerations Part 2
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts06m-industrial-data-communications-systems-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201031
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200921T172409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172409Z
UID:10000004-1601424000-1604102399@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG05M Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement and Control (M-Course)
DESCRIPTION:Description: The new modular delivery of the (FG05M) course—is ideally suited for those looking for introductory learning in the field of automation and control. As overview instruction for technicians\, engineers\, and managers\, the course provides the fundamental knowledge understanding and a foundation for communicating with other control systems professionals. \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. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control\n\n\n·         Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\n\n\n·         Compare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in the industry\n\n\n·         Interpret measurement and control terminology\n\n\n·         Compare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n\n·         Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\n\n\n·         Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\n\n\n·         Compare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\n\n\n·         Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation\n\n\n\nYou will cover:  \nModule 1: Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2: Documentation\nModule 3:  Industrial Measurement Systems (Parts I & II) \nModule 4: Temperature Measurement (Parts I & II)\nModule 5: Pressure Measurement \nModule 6: Level Measurement (Parts I & II) \nModule 7: Flow Measurement (Parts I & II) \nModule 8: Control Valves (Parts I & II) \nModule 9: Feedback Control Strategies \nModule 10: Advanced Control Strategies \nModule 11: Smart Field Devices \nModule 12: Control System Hardware
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05m-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-and-control-m-course-2/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210101
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200921T172218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T172218Z
UID:10000001-1601251200-1609459199@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:FG05E Fundamentals of Industrial Process\, Measurement and Control E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course provides an overview of industrial measurement and control for technicians\, engineers\, and managers\, providing a basic understanding and foundation for communication with other control systems professionals. \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. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Communicate the latest trends in measurement and control\n\n\n·         Recognize the role of measurement and control in industrial processes\n\n\n·         Compare continuous\, batch\, and discrete control and how they are used in the industry\n\n\n·         Interpret measurement and control terminology\n\n\n·         Compare the methods and devices used in temperature\, pressure\, level\, and flow measurement\n\n\n·         Describe the operation and components of a feedback control loop\n\n\n·         Identify the fundamental concepts of controller tuning\n\n\n·         Compare different control system architectures\, including single loop controllers\, Distributed Control Systems (DCS)\, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\n\n\n·         Apply ISA standards to interpret symbols and documentation\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\nPre-Exam: Students are asked to take the pre-exam\, which include questions related to the subject matter areas. Answer will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material. \nModule 1: Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2: Documentation\nModule 3:  Industrial Measurement Systems Part I \nModule 4: Industrial Measurement Systems Part II\nModule 5: Temperature Measurement Part I\nModule 6: Temperature Measurement Part II \nModule 7: Pressure Measurement \nModule 8: Level Measurement Part I \nModule 9: Level Measurement Part II \nModule 10: Flow Measurement Part I \nModule 11: Flow Measurement Part II \nModule 12: Control Valves Part I \nModule 13: Control Valves Part II \nModule 14: Feedback Control Strategies Part I \nModule 15: Feedback Control Strategies Part II \nModule 16: Advanced Control Strategies \nModule 17: Smart Field Devices  \nModule 18: Control System Hardware \nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/fg05e-fundamentals-of-industrial-process-measurement-and-control-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201219
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200921T171259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T171259Z
UID:10000006-1601251200-1608335999@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC40E Batch Control Systems: Using the ANSI ISA88 Standards E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This course presents an approach to developing functional requirements/specifications using the models and terminology defined in the ANSI/ISA88 batch control standards. A review of the characteristics of batch manufacturing systems is included. Participants will explore the ANSI/ISA88 concept that separates the recipe from the equipment. This course includes a methodology that defines an object approach based on ANSI/ISA88 that promotes the reuse of these objects from one project to the next. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\nCertificate Program (if available) \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Specify the requirements for a batch control system\n\n\n·         Effectively structure and subdivide equipment entities\n\n\n·         Define procedural elements that can be effectively used with the above equipment entities\n\n\n·         Describe modes and states and how they are applied at the equipment level\n\n\n·         Develop phase logic that executes in equipment and that can deal with both normal and abnormal operations\n\n\n·         Recognize the various control languages that are available\n\n\n·         Identify the alternative architectures for Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)\, Distributed Control Systems (DCSs)\, and PC-based control systems\n\n\n·         Describe the interfaces that are needed between batch control and other systems within an enterprise\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\nPre-Exam: Students are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas. Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material.\nModule 1: Overview of ANSI/ISA 88\nModule 2: Physical Model Part I\nModule 3: Physical Model Part II\nModule 4: Physical Model Part III\nModule 5: Recipes Part I\nModule 6: Recipes Part II\nModule 7: Equipment Phase Logic\nModule 8: Activity Model\nModule 9: Designing Batch Systems\nModule 10: ISA & Other Batch Standards\nFinal Examination
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic40e-batch-control-systems-using-the-ansi-isa88-standards-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200921T171113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200921T171113Z
UID:10000007-1600646400-1601769599@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC39M Management of Alarm Systems M-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This online course focuses on the key activities of the alarm management lifecycle provided in the ANSI/ISA18.2 standard\, Management of Alarm Systems for the Process Industries\, and the IEC version\, IEC62682. The activities include the alarm philosophy development\, alarm rationalization\, basic alarm design\, advanced alarm techniques\, HMI design for alarms\, monitoring\, assessment\, management of change\, and audit. \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. \nYou will be able to:   \n\n\n\n·         Develop an Alarm Management Philosophy\n\n\n·         Identify alarms\n\n\n·         Rationalize alarms\, including classification and prioritization\n\n\n·         Design basic alarms\n\n\n·         Determine when advance alarm techniques should be used\n\n\n·         Document alarms for operations\n\n\n·         Design reports for monitoring and assessment of alarm system performance\n\n\n·         Manage changes to alarm systems \n·         Audit Alarm Systems\n\n\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\n·         The Business Case for Alarm Management\n\n\n·         The Common Problems in Alarm Systems\n\n\n·         The Alarm Management Lifecycle\n\n\n·         Philosophy\n\n\n·         Identification\n\n\n·         Rationalization\n\n\n·         Basic Alarm Design\n\n\n·         Advanced Alarm Design\n\n\n·         HMI Design for Alarms\n\n\n·         Implementation\n\n\n·         Operation\n\n\n·         Maintenance\n\n\n·         Monitoring and Assessment\n\n\n·         Management of Change\n\n\n·         Audit\n\n\n·         Starting Points for Alarm Management\n\n\n·         Sustaining Alarm Management\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n·         Module 1: Alarm Management Drivers and Common Alarm Problems\n\n\n·         Module 2: Alarm Lifecycle\n\n\n·         Module 3: Alarm Philosophy\n\n\n·         Module 4: Alarm Identification and Alarm Rationalization\n\n\n·         Module 5: Detail Alarm Design\n\n\n·         Module 6: Implementation\, Operation\, and Maintenance\n\n\n·         Module 7: Monitoring and Assessment of Alarms\n\n\n·         Module 8: Change Management\, Audits\, and Getting Started\n\n\n·         Module 9: Summary and Review
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic39m-management-of-alarm-systems-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Technical-Training
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200821T005704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200821T011250Z
UID:10000084-1600070400-1605286800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:EC50E Safety instrumented Systems: A Life-Cycle Approach E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates: September 14\, 2020 to November 13\, 2020 \nLocation: Online \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nDescription:  \n\n\n\nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led training course offers 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\n  \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and email discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and have an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. The 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 requirements.\n\n\n  \nThis CyberU course runs for seven (7) weeks. You will have access to seven online modules for a web/audio session. Each module takes approximately 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules\, provide assignments\, and the schedule for live Q & A sessions.\n\n\n\n  \nCertificate Program (if available) A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course. Your course registration includes your registration for the exam. \nYou will be able to:   \n\nDefine safety instrumented system.\nDiscuss how regulations have resulted through lessons learned from high profile process industry accidents.\nDetermine which ANSI/ISA\, AIChE\, and IEC guidelines and standards are relevant in industry.\nIdentify the Scope of ISA 61511\nDiscuss strategies for the management of functional safety\nIdentify the stages of the safety design life cycle.\nIdentify available safety layers for an IACS\nDiscuss the importance of “defense in depth” concept\nIdentify how SISs are used to reduce risk.\nCategorize risk using a PHA\nDetermine SIL using qualitative methods\nDetermine performance requirements for each SIL\nConduct a LOPA\nDiscuss LOPA methodology\nDevelop guidelines for LOPA\nDetermine risk tolerance\nIdentify resources for cyber security in an IACS\nIdentify failure modes and the risks involved with each\nIdentify hardware modeling techniques (SIL verification.)\nExplain the impact of redundancy on failure rates.\nDemonstrate the use of fault tolerance tables.\nDevelop an SRS\nExplain the pros and cons of relay logic systems\nExplain the pros and cons of microprocessor systems (PLC)\nDiscuss the pros and cons of pneumatic systems\nIdentify typical field devices in an IACS\nDiscuss impact of field devices on system performance\nExplain Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks\nExplain pros and cons of using certification vs prior use devices.\nExplain the FAT process.\nExplain installation and commissioning process.\nExplain the validation process\nIdentify priorities of the operation and maintenance phase.\nIdentify safety requirements for MOC\nIdentify documents to maintain for SRS\n\nYou will cover:  \n\n\n\n·         Module 1: Background\, Scope\, Management Issues\, The Life Cycle\n\n\n·         Module 2: Hazard and Risk Assessment\, Selecting SILs\n\n\n·         Module 3: Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and Cybersecurity\n\n\n·         Module 4: Reliability and Modeling Issues\n\n\n·         Module 5: SRS and Logic Solver Technologies\n\n\n·         Module 6: Field Devices\, Certification\, Miscellaneous Design Issues\n\n\n·         Module 7: FAT and Beyond
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ec50e-safety-instrumented-systems-a-life-cycle-approach-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Ansi-ISA95
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201220
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200912T072745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T072801Z
UID:10000010-1600041600-1608422399@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TS02E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level II Exam Review Online E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: This is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and skills necessary for technicians with 7+ years of practical experience who are preparing to sit for the CCST Level II exam. An explanation of the requirements\, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nrequirements\, examination process and practice certification-type exams are provided. \nCertificate Program (if available)  Certified Control System Technician Certificate \nYou will be able to:   \n\nUnderstand CCST program\nUnderstand basic concepts of process control\nUnderstand the use of instrument air and requirements\nUnderstand P&ID documentation and symbology\nUnderstand basic measurements\nUnderstand how to use temperature instrumentation\nUnderstand how to measure and regulate pressure and flow\nUnderstand how to measure and regulate level\nUnderstand how to use analyzers\nUnderstand how to operate control systems safely\nUnderstand new technologies in control systems and how numbering systems such as decimal\, binary and hexadecimal are used\nUnderstand basics of PLC and protocol requirements\nExplain Fieldbus and Communications protocols used in control systems\nUnderstand use of SCADA for control systems. Explain fiber optics options for control systems.\nUnderstand process dynamics (response to change) in control systems\nUnderstand how control actions affect functionality\nUnderstand how to use proportional control actions\nUnderstand objectives of tuning . Explain various tuning methods and identify when to use each.\nUnderstand how manipulating variables effects output functions\nUnderstand the need for and how to calibrate instruments\nLearn to optimize instrument performance\nLearn good maintenance practices for equipment and instruments\nLearn to use network diagnostic tools\nLearn to troubleshoot control system issues\nUnderstand safety procedures for effective operations\nUnderstand elements involved in control loop start up and tuning\n\n  \nYou will cover:  \nPre-Exam: Students are asked to take the pre-exam\, which includes questions related to the subject matter areas.  Answers will be provided for students to assess their knowledge\, prior to beginning the course material.\nModule 1A:  Overview of CCST Program\nModule 1B & 1C:  ISO 9000/Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2:  Instrument Air\nModule 3:  P&ID Basics \nModule 4:  Basic Measuring Units\nModule 5:  Instrument Fundamentals/Temperature\nModule 6:  Pressure/Flow\nModule 7:  Level\nModule 8:  Analyzers & Final Control Elements\nModule 9:  Safety & Electricity\nModule 10:  Advancing Technologies & Numbering Systems\nModule 11:  PLC Basics & Basic Requirements for Protocol\nModule 12:  Fieldbus & Communications Protocol\nModule 13:  Fiber Optics & SCADA\nModule 14:  Process Dynamics\nModule 15:  Control Action\nModule 16:  PID\nModule 17:  Tuning\nModule 18:  Advanced Control Strategy\nModule 19:  Calibration\nModule 20:  Instrument Performance\nModule 21:  Pressure Test/Calibration Equipment & Instrument Maintenance\nModule 22:  Best Procedures for LANs & Troubleshooting w/ Statistics\nModule 23:  Tools & DCS Troubleshooting\nModule 24:  Hazardous Locations & Installation\nModule 25:  Start Up & Loop Checking\nFinal Examination \n  \nClassroom Materials: \n\nCourse noteset with slides from course modules and course syllabus\nCCST Level II Study Guide\, ISA
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts02e-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-ii-exam-review-online-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200921
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200912T072930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T072930Z
UID:10000003-1599868800-1600646399@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TS00M Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level 1 Review Course M-Course
DESCRIPTION:Description: \nThe course utilizes self-paced modules to review the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an explanation of the examination process are provided. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available) Certified Control System Technician Certificate \n\nYou will be able to:  Cite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions\nDescribe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation\nIdentify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose\nPerform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems\nDescribe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process\nReview normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis.\nDefine the education\, experience\, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST\nIdentify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST\nDescribe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nComplete a simulated CCST Level I Practice Exam at the end of each day\n\n  \n\nYou will cover: \nConcepts of Process Control\nCalibration: Maintenance | Repair | Troubleshooting\nPiping and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) Basics\nProject Start-Up\, Commissioning\, Loop Checking\, Project Organization\, Planning\nEvaluation of Loop Performance\nP&IDs and ISA Standards\nDocumentation\nInstallation Practices\nHazardous Area Classification\nIntrinsic Safety\nLogical Analysis\nCommon Problems\nTypes and Uses of Loop Diagrams\nBasics of Smart Devices and Digital Controllers\nCalculating and Configuring Smart Transmitters\nProcess Variables: Pressure | Level | Flow | Temperature | Analytical\nFinal Control Elements\nUnit conversion calculations\nCalibration documentation and analysis
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts00m-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-1-review-course-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200913
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200912T073030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200912T073030Z
UID:10000009-1599868800-1599955199@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:TS00E Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST) Level I Review Course Online E-Course
DESCRIPTION:DATE TO BE DETERMINED \nDescription: The course is a fast-paced review of the knowledge and practical skills necessary to install and maintain standard measurement and control instrumentation. It is intended for practicing technicians preparing for the ISA Certified Control Systems Technician® (CCST®) Level I exam. Practice certification-type exams and an explanation of the examination process are provided. \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\nCertificate Program (if available):  Certified Control System Technician Certificate \nYou will be able to:   \n\nCite principles and theory that explain measurement and control instrument functions\nDescribe procedures required to properly maintain the function of measurement and control instrumentation\nIdentify the procedures and safety requirements for loop checking and its purpose\nPerform calculations and other analysis of information related to the calibration and troubleshooting of measurement and control instruments and systems\nDescribe procedures required to safely start-up and shut-down a new or existing process\nReview normal tasks of process control technicians as outlined by the current CCST job task analysis.\nDefine the education\, experience\, and examination requirements for becoming a CCST\nIdentify important knowledge and skill requirements of a practicing CCST\nDescribe the procedures involved in taking the CCST Level I exam\nIdentify any need for further study or training in specific knowledge areas\nComplete simulated CCST Level I Practice Exams\n\nYou will cover:  \nEach course module has been pre-recorded by your instructor\, so that you can access on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 60 minutes. \nModule 1: Overview of CCST Certification/Concepts of Process Control\nModule 2: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting \nModule 3: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting\nModule 4: Domain 1 — Calibration\, Maintenance\, Repair and Troubleshooting\nModule 5: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning\nModule 6: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning \nModule 7: Domain 2 — Project Start-up\, Commissioning\, Loop-checking\, Project Organization and Planning\nModule 8: Domain 3 — Documentation\nModule 9: Domain 3 — Documentation\nModule 10: Domain 3 — Documentation\nModule 11: Final Exam
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ts00e-certified-control-systems-technician-ccst-level-i-review-course-online-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,CapCcst-ExamReview
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200903T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200930T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T141846
CREATED:20200903T161026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200903T161026Z
UID:10000085-1599120000-1601485200@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:IC32M  Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standard to Secure Your Control Systems M-Course
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Self-paced \nLength:  : 12 Modules of Varying Length \nCEU Credits:  1.0 \nLocation: Online \nDescription: This is a self-paced\, online course consisting of 12 modules which take a detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 (formerly ISA 99) 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. The course explores the move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks that has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber-attacks that have wreaked so much havoc on global government and corporate information systems \n  \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount!\n  \nCertificate Program (if available) Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program. After successfully completing all twelve modules\, students may take the exam for ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist. Exam fee is included with course purchase. \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\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\nLaboratory Demo: \nPCAP Live Capture Analysis
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic32m-using-the-isa-iec-62443-standard-to-secure-your-control-systems-m-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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SUMMARY:IC32E Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standard to Secure Your Control Systems E-Course
DESCRIPTION:Course Hours: Online Course – Refer to Syllabus\nCertification of Completion: A Certificate of Completion indicating the total number of CEUs earned will be provided upon successful completion of the course.Part of the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program\nYour course registration includes your registration for the exam.\n\n\n\n\nISA’s CyberU online instructor-led 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. \nThis online course utilizes online training modules\, additional text materials\, online evaluations\, and e-mail discussions. Students will have access via email to an instructor and an opportunity to participate in live Q&A sessions with the instructor and other class participants. \nThis CyberU course runs for eight (8) weeks. You will have access to twelve online modules for the web/audio sessions. Each module is between 20 to 60 minutes. Your course syllabus will guide you through the course modules and provide assignments and the schedule for the live Q&A sessions. \n  \nMake sure to use HOUS2020 for $200 discount\n  \nDescription\n  \nA detailed look at how the ISA/IEC 62443 (formerly ISA 99) 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.  The course explores the move to using open standards such as Ethernet\, TCP/IP\, and web technologies in SCADA and process control networks that has begun to expose these systems to the same cyber-attacks that have wreaked so much havoc on global government and corporate information systems. \n  \nYou will be able to:\n\nDiscuss the need and importance for control system security\nLearn about current principles and best practices\nUnderstand the structure and content of the ISA 99 / IEC 62443 series of documents\nDiscuss the principles behind the creating an effective long term program security\nLearn the basics of risk analysis\, industrial networking and network security\nUnderstand the concepts of defense in depth and zones and conduits\nLearn how to apply key risk mitigation techniques such as anti-virus\, patch management\, firewalls and virtual private networks\nLearn how secure software development strategies can make systems inherently more secure\nLearn what is being done to validate or verify the security of systems\n\n  \nYou will cover:\n  \nModule 1: Using the ISA/IEC 62443 Standards to Secure Your Control Systems\nProvides a basic introduction to control system cyber security and the ISA/IEC 62443 standards.  Discussion of trends\, regulations\, industry standards and best practices\, common myths\, the ISA 99 committee\, and the structure of the ISA 62443 standard.  Topics include:  Self-assessment of your Control Systems Security knowledge\, Trends in control system cybersecurity\, Potential Impacts\, Five common myths regarding IACS Security\, Regulations and Standards\, ISA99 committee work. \nModule 2: Terminology\, Concepts\, Models and Metrics\nCovers the material in ISA 62443-1-1 (published as ISA-99.00.01:2007) that forms the basis for the ISA 62443 series of standards.  Topics include: Difference between IT and IACS\, Security Objectives\, Defense-in-Depth\, Risk Assessment\, Policies\, Zones & Conduits\, Security Levels and the Security Lifecycle Models \nModule 3: Threats and Vulnerabilities\nProvides a basic introduction to networking with a focus on the application of Ethernet in the industrial environment.  Topics include: Types of networks\, OSI reference model\, Network Devices\, Network Protocols\, Network Tools built into Operating Systems. \nModule 4: Industrial Networking Basics L1-L3\nBuilds on the previous module and covers networking with a focus on the upper layers of the OSI reference model\, problems with the OSI model\, network discovery\, and security auditing tools in the industrial environment.  Topics include: Encapsulating data\, OSI reference model\, Network Devices\, Network Protocols. \nModule 5: Network Security Basics 101\nProvides a basic introduction to network security.  Topics include: Security Appliances\, Network Segmentation\, Encryption\, Secure Protocols and Intrusion Detection.  Topics include:  Why address security? Firewalls\, Network Segmentation Architectures\, Encryption\, Intrusion Detection\, Monitoring Network Traffic. \nModule 6: Industrial Protocols\nCovers at a high level the structure and application of common industrial protocols such as MODBUS\, PROFIBUS\, OPC and CIP (EtherNet/IP).  Topics include:  What is a protocol?  Multitude of Industrial Protocols\, Ports in use. \nModule 7: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control Systems Security Program\nCovers the material in ISA 62443-2-1 (published as ISA-99.02.01:2009) that specifies the elements and requirements of an IACS Cyber Security Management System (CSMS).  Topics include: Six top level activities\, Common pitfalls\, Risk Analysis\, Security Policy\, Organization and Awareness\, Personnel security\, Physical & Environmental Security\, Network Segmentation\, Access Control\, Change Management\, Patch and Anti-virus management\, Information management\, Incident Response and Disaster Recover Planning\, Compliance Monitoring\, and Program Maintenance. \nModule 8: Security Risk Assessment and System Design\nCovers Security Level definitions and Foundational Requirements that establish a basis for the requirements in scoping an IACS assessment\, establishing zones & conduits\, analyzing the security risk for each zone\, assigning a security level target to each zone and verifying the design satisfies the security level target.  Topics include:  Definitions\, Risk Equation\, Cyber Risk Reduction Factor\, Basic Security analysis tools\, Identification of Zones and Conduits. \nModule 9: Intro to the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle\nShort jaunt into the Assess\, Develop & Implement and Maintain phases of the IACS Cybersecurity Lifecycle.  These phases are covered more in depth in ISA’s IC33\, IC34 & IC37 courses.  Topics include:  Cyber Security Life Cycle diagram\, Phases\, Continuous processes. \nModule 10: Security Program Requirements for IACS Service Providers\nCreating a secure product out of the box is only a small piece of the security puzzle.  Asset Owners\, Integrators and Suppliers all have a role.  This module covers how IEC 62443-2-4 specifies requirements IACS service providers can offer to the asset owner during integration and maintenance activities of an Automation Solution.  Topics include:  IACS Patching\, Asset Owner Requirements\, Product Supplier/Service Provider Requirements\, Malicious Code Protection. \nModule 11: Developing Secure Products and Systems\nOverview of component tier Product Development Requirements and Technical Security Requirements for IACS that are Product supplier centric.  Topics include:  Component tier standards ISA-62443-4-1 & ISA-62443-4-2\, Primary & Secondary goals\, ISA 62443 relationships\, ISA Security Compliance Institute (ISCI)\, ISASecure™. \nModule 12: Evolving Security Standards and Practices\nStandards are voluntary documents unless there is a requirement to use them.  In this module\, we look at the continuously evolving industrial security regulatory landscape.  The only constant is change!  Topics include:  Normative and Informative elements\, NIST Cyber Security Framework\, ISA-62443-2-1 requirement to monitor and evaluate applicable legislation relevant to cyber security\, Standards Development Organizations (SDOs). \nCourse Materials (PDF format):\n\nIC32E v2.0 Course Syllabus\nIC32E v2.0 Noteset Volume I with sections on Course Presentation slides from course modules\, Instructional Surveys/Answers and Additional Resources\nIC32E v2.0 Noteset Volume II with the following three publications\nANSI / ISA 99.00.01-2007 / IEC 62443-1-1: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 1: Terminology\, Concepts\, and Models (Approved 29 October 2007)\nANSI / ISA 99.00.02-2009 / IEC 62443-2-1: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems Part 2: Establishing an Industrial Automation and Control System Security Program\nISA-62443.03.03 / IEC 62443-3-3: Security for Industrial Automation and Control Systems: System Security Requirements and Security Assurance Levels\nTextbook: Industrial Automation by Ronald L. Krutz (Second Edition)\n\n  \nFeatures of ISA CyberU online course:\nOnline Pre-recorded Course Modules\nYour instructor has pre-recorded each course module so that you can access the course presentations on your schedule. Each module is a web/audio session that takes approximately 20 – 60 minutes. \nAsk the Expert\nInteract with your expert instructor via email throughout the course and through scheduled live Q&A sessions. You can expect a reply to your email within 24 hours. This email address is active during the entire course duration. \nThe Q&A sessions provide an opportunity for you and your classmates to speak one-on-one with the instructor. You will have an opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the course material and interact with your fellow classmates. \nClass Discussions\nYou will be invited to subscribe to a course listserve that includes course participants. You can use this listserve to post questions and share experience relevant to the course with other class members. \nCourse Assignments and Exams\n\nTake the course pre-test before you begin studying the course material to get a better understanding of areas that you will want to focus on more during the course.\nHomework assignments for all modules will be indicated on the syllabus. The homework assignments are designed to help expand your understanding of the course material.\nComplete the final exam for the course in order to receive Continuing Education Units (CEU) credit. The final exam will be taken and scored online. You must receive at least 80% on the course exam to receive CEU credit. (Note this exam is not the ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist Exam)
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/ic32e-using-the-isa-iec-62443-standard-to-secure-your-control-systems-september-october-e-course/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Training,Cyber-Security
ORGANIZER;CN="Jacqueline Buskop":MAILTO:jbuskop@wesleyan.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200902T113000
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CREATED:20200812T043652Z
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UID:10000062-1599046200-1599049800@www.houstonisa.org
SUMMARY:Camouflage – Poor Practices in HMI Design
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nCamouflage is the art of making things more difficult to see. Surprisingly\, the principles of camouflage can be found in many HMI practices being touted today as “improvements” over past practices. Such poor designs are easily found on the web\, in magazine articles\, in vendor promotional materials\, and in delivered work products of graphics designers. In this talk\, examples of such practices will be shown\, and contrasted to clean\, clear\, crisp\, and legible visualizations that would provide operators with a much clearer understanding of process conditions. \nPresenter: \n \nBill Hollifield \nBill is an ISA Fellow with over 40 years of industrial engineering\, control\, and consulting experience. He wrote two books – The Alarm Management Handbook and The High Performance HMI Handbook\, and participates in the ISA-18.2 (Alarm Mgt) and 101 (HMI) standards committees. Bill has (finally) semi-retired. He’s a pilot and built his own plane – an RV-12. \nInstructions: \nDownload and install Zoom software if necessary \nRegister using the form below. \nThe day before the meeting you will receive an email with the meeting ID and password \nYou may join the meeting starting at approximately 11:00 am for socializing and announcements \nThe presentation will begin at 11:30 am \nNo Charge For ISA Members!
URL:https://www.houstonisa.org/event/camouflage-poor-practices-in-hmi-design/
LOCATION:TX
CATEGORIES:Event,ISA Houston Section Program
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clifford D. Wuertz":MAILTO:cdwuertz@gmail.com
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