Energy Cyber-Physical Systems and their Communication and Control Challenges for Operational Security in Industrial Systems

Room: UA1140, Bldg: UA, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1G7K4

The development of innovative cybersecurity technologies, tools, and methodologies that advance the energy system’s ability to survive cyber-attacks and incidents while sustaining critical functions is needed for the secure operation of utility and industrial systems. It is essential to verify and validate the ability of the developed solutions and methodologies so that they can be effectively used in practice. Developing solutions to mitigate cyber vulnerabilities throughout the energy delivery system is essential to protect hardware assets. It will also make systems less susceptible to cyber threats and provide reliable delivery of electricity if a cyber incident <a href="http://occurs.This" target="_blank" title="occurs.This">occurs.This talk will describe how the developed solution can protect the power grid and industrial infrastructure from cyber-attacks and build cybersecurity protection into emerging power grid components and services. This includes microgrid and demand-side management components and protecting the network (substations and productivity lines) and data infrastructure (SCADA) to increase the resilience of the energy delivery systems against cyber-attacks. These developments will also help utility security systems manage large amounts of cybersecurity risk data and cybersecurity operations. For these developments to succeed, cybersecurity testbeds and testing methodologies are necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of any proposed security <a href="http://technologies.The" target="_blank" title="technologies.The">technologies.The focus on developing cybersecurity capabilities in energy systems should span over multiple strategies: in the near term, midterm, and long term. Continuous security state monitoring across cyber-physical domains is the goal in the near term. The development of continually defending interoperable components that continue operating in degraded conditions is required in the midterm. Developing methodologies to mitigate cyber incidents to return to normal operations quickly is necessary for all system components in the long term. We will discuss R&D efforts in these areas centered on developing operational frameworks related to communication and interoperability, control, and <a href="http://protection.The" target="_blank" title="protection.The">protection.The importance of interoperability between smart grid applications and multi-vendor devices must be considered. The current grid comprises multi-vendor devices and multi-lingual applications that add to the complexity of integrating and securing the smart grid components. Standards development entities have been working with utilities, vendors, and regulatory bodies to develop standards that address smart grid interoperability. These include IEEE, IEC, NIST, ANSI, NERC, and others. In this presentation, we will conceptualize a comprehensive cyber-physical platform that involves the communication and power network sides integrating the cyber information flow, physical information flow, and the interaction between them. A data-centric communication middleware provides a common-data bus to orchestrate the system’s components, leading to an expandable multi-lingual system. We will present a hardware protocol gateway that was developed as a protocol translator capable of mapping IEC 61850 generic object-oriented substation event (GOOSE) and sampled measured value (SMV) messages into the data-centric Data Distribution Service (DDS) global data bus. This is necessary for integrating the widely used IEC 61850-based devices into an exhaustive microgrid control and security <a href="http://framework.We" target="_blank" title="framework.We">framework.We will also discuss a scalable cloud-based Multi-Agent System for controlling large-scale penetration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their infrastructure into the power grid. This is a system that can survive cyber-attacks while sustaining critical functions. This framework’s network will be assessed by applying contingencies and identifying the resulting signatures for detection in real-time operation. As a result, protective measures can be taken to address the dynamic threats in the foreseen grid-integrated EV parks where the developed system will have an automated response to a <a href="http://cyber-attack.In" target="_blank" title="cyber-attack.In">cyber-attack.In distributed energy management systems, the protection system must be adaptive. Communication networks assist in reacting to dynamic changes in the microgrid configurations. This presentation will also describe a newly developed protection scheme with extensive communication provided by the IEC 61850 standard for power networks to monitor the microgrid during these dynamic changes. The robustness and availability of the communication infrastructure are required for the success of protection measures. This adaptive protection scheme for AC microgrids can survive communication failures through energy storage <a href="http://systems.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="systems.Co-sponsored">systems.Co-sponsored by: Power Electronics/Industrial ElectronicsSpeaker(s): Osama, Room: UA1140, Bldg: UA, 2000 Simcoe Street North, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada, L1G7K4

IEEE IAS/PES Committee Meeting

Bldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487740

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487740

The Sketches of Infinite Data and Algorithms for Real-Time Data Insights

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482936

Free Registration (with a Zoom account; you can get one for free if you don't already have it. This requirement is to avoid Zoom bombing. Please sign in using the email address tied to your Zoom account — not necessarily the one you used to register for the <a href="http://event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DIDfdbkgRFeEd3JbzURIUQSynopsis:How" target="_blank" title="event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DIDfdbkgRFeEd3JbzURIUQSynopsis:How">event.):https://sjsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_DIDfdbkgRFeEd3JbzURIUQSynopsis:How are machine learning algorithms able to answer questions from any nook and corner of the World Wide Web? How are trending hashtags from the near infinite microblog posts, unique visitors and other distinct counts in the near infinite website traffic determined? How do blogging websites avoid recommending articles a user has previously read? In general, how can we answer complex queries about enormous data streams without storing them entirely, in real-time? The answer often lies in clever approximation algorithms and data "sketches" that capture essential properties using vastly reduced space. The relentless flow of data in modern systems indeed presents significant challenges. These data streams are often too large to store and too fast to process exhaustively with traditional methods. This talk introduces key sketching and approximation techniques that help generate real-time data insights by processing data <a href="http://streams.---------------------------------------------------------------By" target="_blank" title="streams.---------------------------------------------------------------By">streams.---------------------------------------------------------------By registering for this event, you agree that IEEE and the organizers are not liable to you for any loss, damage, injury, or any incidental, indirect, special, consequential, or economic loss or damage (including loss of opportunity, exemplary or punitive damages). The event will be recorded and will be made available for public <a href="http://viewing.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="viewing.Speaker(s):">viewing.Speaker(s): Dr. Vishnu S. PendyalaVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/482936

Precision by Design: How Genetics is Engineering the Future of Medicine

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490415

What is Precision Medicine and how does it help you?We have a panel of experts in using genetic information to improve your health outcomes. In this introduction to the field, they will provide an overview of:- Blueprints of Life: The Basics of Genes and Genetic Testing- Genetic Glitches: When the Code Misfires- From Code to Cure: Engineering Precision Treatments from Genetic <a href="http://Data.There" target="_blank" title="Data.There">Data.There will be time for questions after their <a href="http://presentation.To" target="_blank" title="presentation.To">presentation.To receive your personalized link to attend the Zoom platform meeting, you must also register at the below <a href="http://link.https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VEfWsWLgRPSUcS0wkgRCyQAgenda: - Blueprints of Life: The Basics of Genes and Genetic Testing- Speakers: Emile Moura & Althea Smith- Genetic Glitches: When the Code Misfires- Speakers: Ludovica Montanucci & Rebekka Staal Dahl- From Code to Cure: Engineering Precision Treatments from Genetic Data- Speakers: Manuela Ochoa-Urrea, Jessica Lal, & Alina IvaniukVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490415

IEEE NEMESS 2025

GSA Commons, 1337 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W6

For more details please refer to the conference webpage<a href="https://ieee.usask.ca/nemess-2025.phpNEMESS" target="_blank" title="https://ieee.usask.ca/nemess-2025.phpNEMESS">https://ieee.usask.ca/nemess-2025.phpNEMESS 2025 is a platform to showcase diverse groundbreaking research work. The conference will offer a dynamic space for meaningful interdisciplinary networking, where you can engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and forge new collaborations. Additionally, distinguished speakers from around the world will share their latest findings, fostering an atmosphere of international cooperation and <a href="http://discovery.Free" target="_blank" title="discovery.Free">discovery.Free tickets available thanks to our generous SponsorsUse the button below to Register for the ConferenceConference Agenda & Venue LocationCo-sponsored by: Ukrainian Students' Research Association (USRA)Agenda: GSA Commons, 1337 College Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W6

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section ExCom Meeting

57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469123

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Meeting57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469123

(For IEEE Students Branch Leadership only) IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress 2025

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At the IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where bold ideas spark transformation, meaningful connections ignite lifelong collaboration, and emerging leaders are empowered to elevate the future of technology and <a href="http://society.For" target="_blank" title="society.For">society.For attendees, this Congress is more than a gathering, it's a launchpad. It’s where passions are ignited, where mentorship and shared experiences bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, and where every student and young professional finds the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving <a href="http://world.For" target="_blank" title="world.For">world.For our sponsors, this Congress is a unique opportunity to invest in the future. By supporting the brightest minds of today, you champion innovation, diversity, and progress. Your partnership not only fuels technical excellence but also creates real-world impact—developing talent, fostering leadership, and inspiring purpose-driven advancement across Canada and <a href="http://beyond.Together" target="_blank" title="beyond.Together">beyond.Together, we Connect across disciplines, Collaborate beyond borders, and Elevate each other to shape a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more details please visit website: (https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Toronto, Ontario, Canada

(Registration for Attendees) IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress 2025

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

At the IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress, we envision a vibrant, inclusive community where bold ideas spark transformation, meaningful connections ignite lifelong collaboration, and emerging leaders are empowered to elevate the future of technology and <a href="http://society.For" target="_blank" title="society.For">society.For attendees, this Congress is more than a gathering—it's a launchpad. It’s where passions are ignited, where mentorship and shared experiences bridge the gap between aspiration and achievement, and where every student and young professional finds the confidence to lead in a rapidly evolving <a href="http://world.For" target="_blank" title="world.For">world.For our sponsors, this Congress is a unique opportunity to invest in the future. By supporting the brightest minds of today, you champion innovation, diversity, and progress. Your partnership not only fuels technical excellence but also creates real-world impact—developing talent, fostering leadership, and inspiring purpose-driven advancement across Canada and <a href="http://beyond.Together" target="_blank" title="beyond.Together">beyond.Together, we Connect across disciplines, Collaborate beyond borders, and Elevate each other to shape a more innovative, sustainable, and equitable <a href="http://future.For" target="_blank" title="future.For">future.For more details please visit website: (https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda:" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda:">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/](https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/)Agenda: IEEE Canadian Students and Young Professionals Congress Program is available on Congress website: <a href="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/Toronto" target="_blank" title="https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/Toronto">https://r7.ieee.org/csypc/program/Toronto, Ontario, Canada

IEEE IAS/PES Committee Meeting

Bldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487742

IEEE IAS/PES Committee MeetingBldg: 140, 1500 Quebec Ave, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1V7, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/487742

TALK 33: Electric Trains

Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490455

Speaker: Dr. Gord Lovegrove, Kelowna, BCSubject: An update on the electrification of a <a href="http://Locomotive.Abstract:Dr" target="_blank" title="Locomotive.Abstract:Dr">Locomotive.Abstract:Dr. Lovegrove will provide updates since his Vancouver TALK 19: Locomotives Powered by Hydrogen given 2023-<a href="http://Oct-31.This" target="_blank" title="Oct-31.This">Oct-31.This is part of the TALK series organized by Carl Zanon of Vancouver Section LMAG. Times are Vancouver, 9:45 AM PDT is 12:45 PM <a href="http://EDT.All" target="_blank" title="EDT.All">EDT.All Life Members and anyone else interested is welcome to <a href="http://attend.Registration" target="_blank" title="attend.Registration">attend.Registration is optional, but we want to know who to <a href="http://expect.TALK" target="_blank" title="expect.TALK">expect.TALK series talks are not recorded, but sometimes the speaker makes the powerpoint presentation available. Only registered participants may request <a href="http://presentation.Speaker(s):" target="_blank" title="presentation.Speaker(s):">presentation.Speaker(s): Dr. Gord LovegroveAgenda: <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45" target="_blank" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45">https://us02web.zoom.us/j/49125402539:45 AM PDT Zoom opens 15 minutes of introductions, general discussion and computer <a href="http://help.10:00" target="_blank" title="help.10:00">help.10:00 AM PDT Welcome and speaker introduction10:05 AM PDT SpeakerVirtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/490455

Workshop on Autonomous Driving & AI Simulation – Shaping the Future of Intelligent Mobility

Room: The Atrium, Bldg: George Vari Engineering, TMU, 245 Church St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B2R2

[]We are pleased to announce this exciting workshop co-organized by Orivance & CNRS in collaboration with the IEEE Toronto <a href="http://Section.Orivance" target="_blank" title="Section.Orivance">Section.Orivance is a research-driven educational and consulting company focused on emerging technologies and innovation in intelligent systems. CNRS (Canadian National Robotic Society) is a non-profit organization committed to promoting robotics and AI education through workshops, competitions, and public <a href="http://engagement.The" target="_blank" title="engagement.The">engagement.The workshop, centered on autonomous driving and AI simulation, aims to introduce participants to the fundamentals of robotics and intelligent mobility using hands-on tools and platforms. It is designed to foster interdisciplinary learning and bridge the gap between academia and <a href="http://industry.Co-sponsored" target="_blank" title="industry.Co-sponsored">industry.Co-sponsored by: Orivance and CNRSAgenda: We are currently finalizing the detailed agenda, but it will include:- Introduction to autonomous driving and simulation- Hands-on practice with AVis or similar simulation tools- Presentations by guest speakers from industry and academia- Q&A and networking sessionRoom: The Atrium, Bldg: George Vari Engineering, TMU, 245 Church St., 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5B2R2

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section ExCom Meeting

57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469124

IEEE North Saskatchewan Section Meeting57 Campus Dr, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 5A9, Virtual: https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/469124