Profile
Recognizing the need for ICS focused cyber security training throughout critical infrastructure environments and an increased need for NERC CIP hands on training, Tim authored and instructs the ICS curriculums newest course ICS456 - Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection.
Outside of SANS, Tim continues to perform contract and consulting work in the areas of ICS cyber security with a focus on the energy sector.
Before accepting the opportunity to join SANS, Tim enjoyed a 15-year career with NIPSCO where he held management and leadership positions as well as EMS Computer Systems Engineer responsibilities over the control system servers and the supporting network infrastructure. During his career, Tim has served as the Chair of the RFC CIPC, Chair of the NERC CIP Interpretation Drafting Team, Chair of the NERC CIPC GridEx Working Group, and Chair of the NBISE Smart Grid Cyber Security panel.
ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS BY TIM CONWAY:
WEBCASTS
Six Steps to Effective ICS Threat Hunting, November 2019
Leveraging Managed Threat Hunting for an Effective ICS/OT Cybersecurity Program, April 2020