Welcome Reception: June 14, 2015
Main Sessions: June 15-19, 2015
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Agenda, session topics, and activities are subject to change. Updated information about our program and agenda will be posted as it becomes available.
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Introduction Topics
- Essential Skills Primer and Demonstration. Also see Laptop Note.
Jeremy Jones, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Power System Fundamentals
Pete Sauer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Cyber System Fundamentals
Adam Hahn, Washington State University - Cyber-Physical and Smart Grid Fundamentals
Anurag Srivastava, Washington State University
Power Grid Application of Fundamentals
- Smart Grid Architecture
Pete Sauer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Control Theory and Its Role in the Smart Grid
Pete Sauer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Roles and Responsibilities in the Grid
Scott Mix, North American Reliability Corporation - Common Threats, Defenses, and Impact
Saman Zonouz, Rutgers University - System Stability – Physical Properties of the Grid
Katherine Davis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - System Stability – Cyber Properties of the Grid
Saman Zonouz, Rutgers University
Bounding Constraints
- Standards and their Impact
Victoria Pillitteri, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Security Guidance in Standards
Victoria Pillitteri, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Risk Analysis, Management, and Acceptance
Victoria Pillitteri, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - Resiliency and Operating Through Failure
Saman Zonouz, Rutgers University
Power Grid Information and Its Use
- Communications Mechanisms and Protocols
Dave Bakken, Washington State University - Importance of Data to Grid Operation
Dave Bakken, Washington State University - Power Modeling and Analysis
Katherine Davis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - System Robustness
Zbigniew Kalbarczyk, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Cyber Modeling and Analysis
David Nicol, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Consumer Privacy and Protection
Klara Nahrstedt, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Special Topics
- Renewables
Art Anderson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Synchrophasors
Paul Myrda, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - Microgrids
Paul Myrda, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - Demand Response and Distribution Automation
Art Anderson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Art Anderson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) - Smart Transportation
Klara Nahrstedt, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Smart Cities and Impact on the Grid
Adam Hahn, Washington State University
Tool Introductions
- Common Tools in Power – Hands-On
Matt Davis, PowerWorld
- Common Tools in Cyber – Hands-On
Edmond Rogers, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Applied Security Topics
- Applying Security – Defense in Depth
Andrew Wright, N-Dimension Solutions, Inc. - Applying Security – Best Practices
Andrew Wright, N-Dimension Solutions, Inc. - Applying Security – Common Failures or Oversights
Matt Luallen, CYBATI - Secure System Design Approaches
Tim Yardley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Ethical Security Assessment
Tim Yardley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Assessment Tools and Demonstrations
Matt Luallen, CYBATI
Research Challenges and Connections
- Emerging Smart Grid Technology and Key Implications
William Sanders, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Emerging Research Challenges
William Sanders, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Where to Go From Here
- Sparking Interest in Smart Grid
Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Training Opportunities and Coverage
Tim Yardley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Top Smart Grid Research Venues
Dave Bakken, Washington State University - Geomagnetic Disturbances – Modeling and Understanding Impact
Komal Shetye, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Collecting and Leveraging Sensor Data for Security
Edmond Rogers, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Presentation by DOE
- Energy Sector Cybersecurity & Risk Management Programs
Akhlesh Kaushiva, U.S. Department of Energy
Other Activities
- Welcome Reception – Sunday, June 14
- Networking Reception and Poster Session
- Information/Job Fair
- Lightning Talks – from select summer school participants.
Moderator: Masood Parvania, Arizona State University
Proposals Due May 22.
- Open Sessions and Labs (in evenings)
- Smart Grid Lab – work on your hands-on skills, applying what you’ve learned and interfacing with systems.
LAPTOP NOTE: Participants should be prepared to bring a laptop that can connect to the internet (via Ethernet and wireless) and can run a remote desktop client. A laptop with internet capability will be required to take full advantage of sessions that utilize the Virtual Smart Grid Environment.