Tofino® architect Eric Byres awarded rare ISA honour

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that they have awarded Eric Byres, the Chief Technology Officer at Tofino Security, the rare honour of ISA Fellow....

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Tofino® architect Eric Byres awarded rare ISA honour

October 1, 2009 – British Columbia, Canada

The International Society of Automation (ISA) announced that they have awarded Eric Byres, the Chief Technology Officer at Tofino Security, the rare honour of ISA Fellow. Elevation to the distinguished grade of ISA Fellow is granted to acknowledge outstanding achievements in scientific or engineering fields as recognized by ISA peers. Eric Byres' achievement will be recognized at the annual ISA Expo and Awards Gala on October 5th, 2009 in Houston, Texas, USA. 

After founding the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Critical Infrastructure Security Centre in 2001, Eric shaped it into one of North America's leading academic facilities in the field of SCADA cyber security. Today, he is internationally recognized a leading expert in the field of critical infrastructure security, SCADA security, and industrial security. He has consulted on major security projects for governments, national security agencies, and multinational corporations, and currently co-chairs the ISA S99 Security Technologies Working Group. He was also responsible for the development of ISA's security training program and received ISA awards in 2003, 2004 and 2005 for his technical writing.

Eric Byres is the Chief Technology Officer of Tofino Security and architect of the Tofino™ Industrial Security Solution. He is available for interviews at ISA Expo 2009 by visiting the exida/Tofino Security Booth #2717 at the Reliant Center in Houston on October 6 and 7, or by contacting Joann Byres at 250-618-0887.

About Tofino Security

Tofino Security is a world leader in the field of industrial cyber security for critical infrastructure companies. Its flagship product, the Tofino ® Industrial Security Solution, is a unique hardware and software security system that provides Zone Level Security™ and helps companies meet ANSI/ISA-99 Standards.

About ISA

Founded in 1945, The International Society of Automation is a leading, global, nonprofit organization that is setting the standard for automation by helping over 30,000 worldwide members and other professionals solve difficult technical problems, while enhancing their leadership and personal career capabilities. Based in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, ISA develops standards; certifies industry professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; and hosts the largest conference and exhibition for automation professionals in the Western Hemisphere.

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