General Session
Keynote
AFPM is pleased to announce that the Deputy Director for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Nitin Natarajan, will be the keynote speaker at the 2024 Security Conference. Director Natarajan is no stranger to the petrochemical and refining industry, having spoken at the 2023 AFPM International Petrochemical Conference and the AFPM sponsored Sam Houston University Institute of Homeland Security Thought Leaders Conference. In this keynote session Director Natarajan will discuss the role government and public-private partnerships will play defending against unconventional and new cyber attacks upon critical infrastructure.
USCG Session: Cyber, Drones, and the Future TWIC Reader
Hear the latest on the TWIC Reader rule, future USCG cyber actions, and other MTSA issues.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Security Issues: Pros & Cons
This session will review the potential security risks and security benefits of AI in the petchem and ONG industry.
Domestic Violent Extremists (DMVEs): Targeting Critical Infrastructure
Domestic violent extremists have increasingly targeted critical infrastructure. This session will review past incidents and discuss this evolving threat.
Cybersecurity Session: Regulations, Policies, and What is on the Horizon
Cybersecurity threats continue to the ONG and petchem industry and the government has countered these threats with new regulations, policies, and voluntary programs. Hear the latest on this new evolving regulatory landscape
FSO Best Practices: From Inspectors to Protestors
FSOs are the front line of security and now have to deal with demonstrations, drones, and new cyber inspectors--are you prepared when they arrive at your gate?
Selling Security to Upper Management
Obtaining capital within any organization presents challenges to security practitioners, as it often difficult to compete with direct operational investments. However, in this session Dr. Wilkins will provide practical strategies to increase the likelihood of funding – allowing you to convert your ideas into funded projects. This process requires an understanding beyond the boundaries of risk mitigation and traditional project management, focusing instead on core business acumen and political awareness. With over two decades of experience in the industry, Dr. Wilkins systematic approach to project budgeting, planning, and execution will provide you the tools and credibility to sell to the C-Suite.
Cyber-Physical Security Teams Working Together
Join us for a session discussing the important need for increased collaboration between the security team members to deal with new cyber threats and current and future regulatory requirements, and soooo many new voluntary initiatives.