Southwest Ohio Water - Cybersecurity Summit

Protecting critical infrastructure. Strengthening resilience. Securing the future of water.

As water and wastewater utilities become increasingly connected, cybersecurity has emerged as one of the industry's most critical operational challenges.

The Southwest Ohio Water Cybersecurity Summit brings together utility leaders, operations professionals, engineers, cybersecurity experts, and technology partners to explore strategies for protecting essential water infrastructure from evolving cyber threats.

This one-day event focuses on the intersection of operational technology (OT), cybersecurity, resilience, and regulatory preparedness, providing practical insights that attendees can apply immediately within their organizations. Through expert presentations, real-world case studies, panel discussions, and peer networking opportunities, participants will learn how to strengthen security, improve operational resilience, and ensure continuity of service in an increasingly connected environment.

9am-4:30pm Program

Networking Happy Hour - until 7pm

Master of Ceremonies

Alan Hudson - US Sales Manager, VT Scada

Presenters

Ory Schein - Cyber Attaché to North America

Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD)

Ben Lampe - Instrumentation & Controls Engineer | N&HS CIC-Controls

Idaho National Laboratory

Lance Oberlin - CyberSecurity Advisor, RoviSys

Shawn Waldman - Chief Executive Officer, SecureCyber

Organizers

Mike Stark, VTScada | Adam Barhorst, RoviSys | Shawn Waldman, SecureCyber

Key Topics

• OT and SCADA cybersecurity
• Water and wastewater infrastructure resilience
• Secure remote access and network architecture
• Incident response and recovery planning
• Regulatory trends and compliance considerations
• Cyber risk management for utility operations
• Emerging technologies and best practices

Whether your focus is operations, engineering, IT, management, or utility leadership, the Southwest Ohio Water Cybersecurity Summit offers valuable knowledge and connections to help safeguard the systems that protect public health and deliver essential services every day.

Professional Development Hours (PDH's) Provided

Free registration