Eric J. Byres
Chief Technology Officer
Tofino Security
eric.byres(at)belden.com
+1 510-438-9071 or 1-855-400-9071
SCADA Security Expert
Recognized as one of the world's leading experts in the field of SCADA security, and with a background as a process controls engineer, Eric Byres brings a unique combination of deep technical knowledge plus practical field experience to his role as CTO and VP Engineering for Tofino Security at Belden Inc.
Technical Visionary
Eric’s vision for cyber security includes two key pillars: robust security tailored for industrial requirements, and simple deployment. This vision is engineered into every aspect of the award winning Tofino Industrial Security Solution.
Stuxnet Expert
Eric has researched and written extensively about Stuxnet, the malware discovered in the summer of 2010 that has been a game changer in the world of industrial cyber security. Visit Stuxnet Central for a list of materials that Eric has contributed to understanding and assessing Stuxnet.
ISA Fellow
Eric has been responsible for numerous standards and best practices for data communications and controls systems security in industrial environments. This was formally recognized in October 2009 when the International Society of Automation (ISA) awarded him the very rare honour of ISA Fellow for his outstanding achievements in science and engineering.
Critical Infrastructure Security Researcher
Before starting Byres Security, Eric founded the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) Critical Infrastructure Security Centre. He shaped it into one of North America's leading academic facilities in the field of SCADA cyber-security, culminating in a SANS Institute Security Leadership Award in 2006.
Contributor to Industry Standards
Eric has contributed greatly to industry standards. Eric has been:
- Chair of the ISA99 Security Technologies Working Group, which is responsible for the standardization of technologies for Industrial Automation and Control System cyber security
- Chair of the ISA99 Cyber Threat Gap Analysis Task Group, which is responsible for conducting a gap analysis of the current ISA/IEC 62443 standards with respect to the rapidly evolving threat landscape, as demonstrated by the higly publicized Stuxnet malware.
- Canadian representative for IEC TC65/WG13, a standards effort focusing on an international framework for the protection of process facilities from cyber attack
Author and Blogger
The SCADA security community has benefited from the large number of articles, white papers and Practical SCADA Security blog posts contributed by Eric.
Download a list of over 80 of Eric's publications (including his writing awards)
Speaker
“I went to your presentation and found it very informative. This was the best security presentation I have listened to in a long time.”
Mike M., Process Systems Specialist, Major Petroleum Refining Company, June 2011
Eric has spoken at many industry events, and he is known for his down-to-earth and informative speaking style.
Eric's upcoming speaking commitments
Eric's Recent Speaking Engagements
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2011 |
SCADA Control System Security in CIP in a Post-Stuxnet World |
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2011 |
Power plant control security in a post-stuxnet world |
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2011 |
Securing Past, Present and Future SCADA and Smart Grid Technologies |
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2011 |
Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Malware, Hackers and Stupidity
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2011 |
Belden/Hirschmann 2011 Mission Critical Network Design Seminar |
Mission Critical Security in a Post-Stuxnet World |
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2011 |
How Stuxnet Spreads – A Study of Infection Paths In Best Practice Systems |
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2011 |
How Stuxnet Spreads – A Study of Infection Paths In Best Practice Systems |
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2011 |
Who turned out the lights? |
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2011 |
Live Webinar: OPC Security you can Bank on - in a Post-Stuxnet World |
OPC Security you can Bank on - in a Post-Stuxnet World White Paper - Effective OPC Security for Control Systems Eric Byres' first related blog article |
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2011 |
Protecting Canada's Critical Infrastructure |
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2011 |
The Way Ahead - What Does it Mean for Process Control Systems? |
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2010 |
2010 International Concept Development and Experimentation Conference |
Cyberspace Defense of Critical Infrastructure |
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2010 |
Maintaining Healthy and Secure Systems |
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2010 |
SCADA and Control Systems Security: New Standards Protecting Old Technology |
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2010 |
Triconex / Tofino Firewall and Embedded OPC Testing |
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2010 |
SCADA and Control System Security: New Standards Protecting Old Technology |
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2010 |
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly Futures of Control System Security |
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2010 |
WCS-186-1 Tricks for making remote access to SCADA systems both easy and secure |
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2010 |
Fingers Burned and Lessons Learned: Securing Modbus TCP and OPC with Deep Packet Inspection Technologies |
Professional Achievements:
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Professional Achievement |
Description |
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2013 |
ISA Excellence in Leadership |
Awarded by the International Society of Automation (ISA), this award recognizes Eric for his leadership in developing numerous innovations, industry standards, and best practices in industrial cyber security. |
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2009 |
ISA Fellow |
Awarded by the International Society of Automation (ISA), this prestigious honor acknowledges Eric's outstanding achievements in scientific and engineering fields, as recognized by his ISA peers. |
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2006 |
SANS Institute Security Leadership Award |
Awarded for industry-leading innovation in making effective security easier for users. |
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2004 |
ISA Donald P. Eckman Education Award ISA Standards and Practices Award
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Recognition for an outstanding contribution(s) toward education and training in the science, engineering and technology of instrumentation, systems, and automation. Presented to recognize and stimulate individual accomplishments and contributions to Standards and Practices in instrumentation, systems, and automation. Awarded for contributions to security research. |
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2003 |
Congressional Witness: |
Eric provided testimony to the U.S. Congress on the “Security of Industrial Control Systems in National Critical Infrastructures”. |
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2002 |
Advanced Systems Institute (ASI) Fellowship |
Awarded fellowship for industrial network security research |
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2001 |
Founder of BCIT Critical Infrastructure Security Centre |
Eric shaped this centre into one of North America 's leading academic facilities in the field of SCADA cyber security. |
Qualifications
Eric has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree and is a Professional Engineer (P. Eng.).
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