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Tim Conway

FellowSANS ICS Curriculum Lead at SANS Institute

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Industrial Control Systems Security

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Tim Conway

About Tim Conway

Few people have done more to shape how we protect the systems that power modern civilization than Tim Conway, SANS Fellow and Technical Director of ICS and SCADA programs at the SANS Institute. A passionate advocate for industrial defenders, Tim has been instrumental in building the field of ICS/OT cybersecurity into what it is today and now, students have the opportunity to learn directly from him. He co-authors ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure ProtectionICS310: ICS Cybersecurity Foundations, and ICS612: ICS Cybersecurity In-Depth, courses that translate decades of operational and compliance experience into training that equips students to defend what matters most.

Tim brings lessons forged from the field. After more than 15 years at Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) leading NERC CIP compliance and managing operational technology, he now balances teaching with active consulting in the energy sector. He oversees the development and technical accuracy of all SANS ICS/SCADA course offerings and contributes thought leadership through white papers and presentations on topics like NERC CIP, OT visibility, ransomware, and building resilience alongside compliance. This ongoing frontline work ensures students learn not just theory, but the exact challenges operators face today.

As a respected community leader, Tim has chaired multiple NERC working groups, co-authored the widely referenced Five ICS Cybersecurity Critical Controls, and earned several GIAC certifications, including the Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection (GCIP), and GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH). These accomplishments reflect a career dedicated to turning industry challenges into practical solutions for defenders. Tim is also a faculty member of the SANS Technology Institute, an NSA Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense and multi-year winner of the National Cyber League competition.

In addition to his course work, Tim co-chairs the annual SANS ICS Security Summit, one of the first and now the longest-running dedicated ICS/OT security conferences. In this role, he helps set the agenda for the hands-on workshops, talks, and events that help to bring the community together. In the classroom, he carries that same spirit forward, designing labs that feel like “the job” and fostering conversations that leave students with both technical skills and confidence to lead. Away from the classroom, Tim is quick to credit his family and colleagues as his inspiration, a reminder that at the heart of ICS security is community.

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