10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
What to expect?
The webinar provides an overview of current cyber threats facing the railway industry and outlines protective measures based on IEC 62443 and TS 50701 standards. It delves into specific security frameworks essential for safeguarding railway systems. Additionally, the presentation includes a practical hacking demonstration to illustrate potential vulnerabilities and the importance of robust cybersecurity practices.
During the second part of the webinar, we present exploratory research on security economics of critical and national infrastructure protection, which includes a macroeconomic perspective to study incentives and penalties around CNI security. This will include how the decisions of operators, suppliers and governments affect key measures of risks, incidents and disruptions. This will also extend to understanding CNI supply chains (in terms of self-sufficiency and national security) as part of strategic industries, and where may tax breaks, subsidies and protection from foreign competition be effective, and a microeconomic perspective to study the impact of digital and physical lock-ins, externalities and asymmetries (arising out of technologies and vendor-customer relationships), alongside organisational models of investment returns on spending on raising security awareness, and improving security behaviours and culture.
About the Presenting Organisations
SmartTECS Cyber Security GmbH, a member of the SmartTECS Group, specializes in securing rail projects across all development phases. With a focus on rail and industrial sectors, SmartTECS ensures compliance with current cybersecurity standards and reduce the risk of successful cyber-attacks. Their comprehensive approach addresses cybersecurity requirements from a transversal perspective, enhancing protection and resilience.
Swansea University is a public research university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. It is the third largest university in Wales in terms of number of students.
Please note
- By registering for this webinar, you agree that the webinar will be recorded and published on the YouTube platform of the STARS project.
- Registered participants will receive an access link to the webinar in a separate e-mail.
About ERCI
This webinar is organised by the ERCI - European Railway Clusters Initiative. ERCI comprises 18 research and innovation-oriented railway technology clusters, covering 17 countries. ERCI represents more than 2.300 SMEs and aims to promote innovation and the development of new business opportunities as a means to sustainably strengthen competitiveness within the European railway industry. ERCI promotes cooperation between industry and research, initiates innovation projects, organises B2B meetings and workshops. This also includes promoting visibility and networking at EU level.