Midwest Reliability Organization

NERC SVP and E-ISAC CEO Manny Cancel joined host Frank Cilluffo on the McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security’s latest Cyber Focus podcast episode, “Grid Resilience, Cyber Threats, and the Future of Energy Security.” The episode explores the evolving threats impacting grid security, including challenges posed by ransomware, physical attacks, and AI-driven cyber risks. Cancel highlights the importance of public-private collaboration, resilience engineering, and supply chain security to mitigate nation-state and extremist threats. He also discusses the E-ISAC's role in information sharing, mutual aid programs, and exercises like GridEx to strengthen critical infrastructure defenses. The episode concludes with insights on emerging technologies, operational technology convergence, and preparing the next generation of cybersecurity leaders. Be sure to tune in: https://lnkd.in/g9jXsfnF

🎥 Recording and Presentation from MRO's 2024 Regional Winter Assessment Webinar Are Now Available! Missed the live session or want to revisit the content? The presentation and recording from the December 12, 2024, webinar are now available on the MRO Events page: https://lnkd.in/gN6APEd8 📄 Explore these materials to stay informed and share them with colleagues in your organization. Stay tuned for more updates on future events and resources! #MROEvents #WinterAssessment #Reliability

🌟 Join Us for the 2025 ERO Enterprise Women’s Leadership Conference! 🌟 Midwest Reliability Organization (MRO) is proud to host this impactful event celebrating Women’s History Month and the remarkable contributions of women across the ERO Enterprise and the energy sector. 📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (CST) 📍 Location: Virtual This engaging and interactive event features inspiring stories from industry leaders and experts, including Dr. Dana Born, Chair of the Board of Directors at MRO, as our emcee. ✨ Agenda Highlights: Panel Discussion: Reflecting on Progress: Women in Energy – 20 Years Since the Energy Policy Act of 2005, led by MRO President and CEO Sara Patrick Keynote Address: Women in Security by retired Air Force Colonel and award-winning author Dr. Jenni Hesterman, Colonel, USAF (ret) Workplace Wellness: Exploring authenticity and resilience with Rosie Ward, Ph.D. , author and leadership coach Interactive Panel: The Juggling Act – Balancing Work and Life, a candid conversation about navigating professional and personal responsibilities 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and celebrate women’s leadership in the energy industry! 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/ggDKnVzw

Midwest Reliability Organization staff would like to wish you a #healthy, #happy and #reliable 2024 holiday season! Looking forward to another great year in 2025! #SeasonsGreetings, #OurFutureisBright!

The agenda for NERC’s workshop on #IBR integration and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order No. 901 Milestone 3 has been posted. Learn more and to register: https://lnkd.in/dVwG_5Uc Agenda: https://lnkd.in/dEhn6VJF

📢 Join Us for an Exclusive Webinar on Penetration (Pen) Testing – Lessons from Pen Testing New Software Pre-Go-Live. 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2025 ⏰ Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST) 📍 Location: Virtual (WebEx) This must-attend webinar will focus on Pen Testing – Lessons from Pen Testing New Software Pre-Go-Live, tailored for professionals eager to strengthen their security posture and operational resilience in the energy sector. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Learn from a detailed case study on Pen Testing in a pre-go-live environment, ensuring software is more secure from the start. Discover strategies for engaging leadership and operational technology (OT) teams to secure critical buy-in. Explore best practices for building strong vendor/IT partnerships that enhance security efforts. 🎤 Speakers: David Johnson, Supervisor Security Operations, OGE Energy Corp Tyler Webb, Principal Industrial Penetration Tester, Dragos 🤝 SAC Member Sponsor & Liaison: David Johnson, Supervisor Security Operations, OGE Energy Corp Steen Fjalstad, Director of Security, MRO 🚀 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights and elevate your organization’s security practices. 👉 Register now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/g7f5wcaG #CyberSecurity #PenTesting #EnergySector #Webinar

An important part of fostering a collaborative and connected culture is to celebrate success. Today Midwest Reliability Organization staff gathered in a year-end celebration at Can Can Wonderland in Saint Paul to recognize the year's achievements, spend time together, and strengthen the bonds that make MRO such a special place to work. #YearEndCelebration #EmployeeAppreciation #OurFutureIsBright!

🚨 Attention Energy Sector Professionals! 🚨 🔒 Join MRO and the Security Advisory Council for an exclusive webinar: "Your Epidermis Is Showing: Open-Source Reconnaissance in the Electricity Sector" 🗓 Wednesday, January 22, 2025 ⏰ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (Central Time) 📍 WebEx (Virtual) In today’s digital landscape, oversharing sensitive organizational info is an increasing risk—especially when it comes to websites, vendor communications, and social media. But what does that mean for cybersecurity? 🤔 💡 What you’ll learn: The dangers of open-source reconnaissance and its implications for your organization How oversharing corporate and employee data can open the door for social engineering attacks Proven strategies to mitigate these risks and secure your networks Best practices to protect your professional profiles from unintended exposure 🎤 Featured Speaker: Matthew Shultz, IT Security Specialist, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission 🔐 Special Guests: Norma Browne, Reliability Standards Compliance & Security Operations Center Manager, Ameren Steen Fjalstad, Director of Security, Midwest Reliability Organization ✅ Why Attend? 🔑 Stay ahead of the latest threats in the energy sector 🔍 Get actionable insights from industry experts 📊 Gain strategies you can implement immediately to protect your organization 🖱 Click here to register today! https://lnkd.in/giEkKRpa Don’t miss out on this crucial opportunity to secure your network and stay informed on best practices. Share this with colleagues and ensure your team is prepared for the evolving threat landscape. 🚨👥 #cybersecurity #energysector #infosec #webinar #openSourceRecon #security #MRO #SAC #FERC #riskmanagement #socialengineering #dataprotection