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PERSPECTIVE
WORLD-GENERATION MAY/JUNE 2015 V.27 #2
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identical, there is no single solution for
addressing evolving cybersecurity threats.
As such, cybersecurity services should be
customized to fit within the framework of
an organization’s existing programs and
initiatives whether they are at a single
location or across an entire fleet.
For certain, the power industry will con-
tinue to face increasing cybersecurity
threats, as well as evolving compliance obli-
gations. In the face of these pressures, it is
prudent to develop security programs based
on compliance obligations and security best
practices. This is the best approach to
ensure systems are truly secure, organiza-
tions are compliance-ready and reliable
megawatt production is maintained.
JAIME FOOSE
Jaime Foose is the manager of the
Security Solutions group at Emerson
Process Management Power & Water
Solutions. This group is focused on ensur-
ing a strong security posture and support-
ing clients needs as they meet the challeng-
es of NERC CIP compliance and cybersecu-
rity in general. She has 14 years of exten-
sive and varied experience in program and
project management, project execution and
software development, including work in
the areas of cybersecurity/NERC CIP, digi-
tal bus technologies, SCADA, Ethernet and
serial communication interfaces for power
applications. Jaime holds a Bachelor of
Science degree in computer science from
University of Pittsburgh, as well as a
Master of Science degree in information
technology and project management and a
Master of Business Administration degree,
both from Robert Morris University.
OPERATING PLANTS SECURELY
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