In This Issue

• From the Executive Liaison
• ChemITC Strategy Renewal
• Cyber Storm II
• Manufacturing and Control Systems Security
• Telecommunications Networking Group
• Cyber Security Program in Europe

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From the Executive Liaison

Zooming through 2008 with a Flurry of Activity

Where is the year going? It seems like just yesterday I stepped into the role of ChemITC Executive Liaison and in a flash, half the year flew by. I suppose we can probably attribute this to the fact that the first six months of this year have been filled with a lot of activity.

ChemITC Strategy Renewal

ChemITC Evaluates Strategy Effectiveness, Renews Future Plans

Following a few organizational and leadership changes in late 2007, the ChemITC Executive Board felt the time was right to examine progress toward organization objectives and make adjustments to ensure that we are focusing our time and resources in the areas that matter most to members. To accomplish this task, ChemITC enlisted the assistance of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to facilitate a strategy renewal process earlier this year.

Cyber Storm II

In the Aftermath of Cyber Storm II: What's Next?

In keeping up with the continually evolving risk of cyber threats to our national security, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently conducted its biennial cyber exercise, Cyber Storm II. The exercise, which took place March 10-14 in Washington, D.C., was the culmination of 18 months of planning and the largest cyber security exercise ever organized. Ten ChemITC members participated in Cyber Storm II.

Manufacturing and Control Systems Security

M&CS Team Members Provide Chemical Industry Input to External Standards Organization, New Standard Now Available

For the last six years, manufacturing and control systems security experts from ChemITC member companies have diligently represented chemical sector interests in a number of external organizations. Perhaps the most notable of this work has been the participation of several Manufacturing and Control Systems Security Team members in activities underway in ISA. The ISA99 Committee reached a significant milestone earlier this year with the long-awaited publication of part one of a new American National Standards Institute Standard.

Telecommunications Networking Group

Telecom Group Focuses Attention on Emerging Challenges

With new technological advances presenting themselves in the telecommunications area every day, it is clear that companies – large and small – should make a concerted effort to stay abreast of current trends, always evaluating what solutions make the most sense in their operating environment. For the last year and a half, ChemITC has brought telecom-savvy chemical company IT professionals together to share insights and lessons learned regarding the latest telecommunications innovations to enhance global communications and support architectures in the chemical industry.

Cyber Security Program in Europe

European Team Addresses Regulatory Activity Affecting Data Privacy

As part of the ChemITC strategy renewal process, an increasing need for coordination on global issues affecting the chemical industry was identified as an area of mounting significance for the Cyber Security Program. The Cyber Security Program is well organized to address emerging issues in the European region through its European Networking and Implementation Team.