# VPN Alternative Access to SCADA Systems

- Link: https://www.agilicus.com/webinar/vpn-alternative-scada/
- Published: 2022-12-01T17:14:34+00:00
- Author: Don Bowman

Zero Trust Industrial Control Systems For The Win

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## VPN Alternatve Access to SCADA Systems

Derek Smith of Signature Automation and Bryan Parr, (Agilicus) discuss secure remote
connectivity to public sector critical infrastructure and SCADA systems without 
a VPN. 

Increasingly volatile weather events and the rising risk of cyber attacks are adding
pressure to more quickly resolve incidents at municipal infrastructure sites. Derek
will share his insights on the challenges of enabling remote access to SCADA applications
for Municipalities, especially at geographically isolated sites. He’ll also share
how he’s been able to effectively achieve secure remote connectivity through Zero
Trust.

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## VPN Alternative Access to SCADA Systems

Derek Smith of Signature Automation and Bryan Parr, (Agilicus) discuss secure remote
connectivity to public sector critical infrastructure and SCADA systems without 
a VPN. 

Increasingly volatile weather events and the rising risk of cyber attacks are adding
pressure to more quickly resolve incidents at municipal infrastructure sites. Derek
will share his insights on the challenges of enabling remote access to SCADA applications
for Municipalities, especially at geographically isolated sites. He’ll also share
how he’s been able to effectively achieve secure remote connectivity through Zero
Trust.

During this session, Bryan will do a live demonstration on how Agilicus works to
enable access to specific systems within a secure network – all without ever exposing
them to the public internet.

## Topics We’ll Address

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→ How to enhance operational readiness and decrease response time
→ How to enable
more secure remote access without a VPN→ Where traditional remote access tools fall
short→ What Zero Trust is and how to deploy it→ [Best Practices](https://scadahacker.com/library/Documents/Best_Practices/DHS%20-%20Remote%20Access%20for%20ICS.pdf)

## Our Speakers:

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**Derek Smith, Signature Automation**

Derek has over 15 years of experience installing industrial architecture in numerous
large facilities, including both DCS and SCADA systems. He has managed SCADA projects
with up to $110M in construction costs for a variety of clients worldwide. His expertise
includes industrial process control networks, automation design, programming, field
commissioning, and SCADA training for multiple market sectors, including water/wastewater.
He leads Signature Automation’s team for SCADA consulting and has implemented numerous
improvements throughout the utility industry.

**Bryan Parr, Agilicus**

Bryan is passionate about helping organizations bring the best security practices
into their workplaces and has developed deep expertise in cybersecurity over the
last 7 years. During this time Bryan has worked directly with local governments 
and public sector agencies to identify vulnerabilities and mature their security
posture through audits. Throughout his professional history, Bryan has been an advocate
for the use of technology in local government and knows firsthand just how challenging
it can be to securely adopt innovative solutions.

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Agilicus AnyX Zero Trust enables any user, on any device, secure connectivity to
any resource they need—without a client or VPN. Whether that resource is a web application,
a programmable logic controller, or a building management system, Agilicus can secure
it with multi-factor authentication while keeping the user experience simple with
single sign-on.

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