Join North Coast, Rockwell Automation, and special guests for an exciting 4-part Cybersecurity Webinar Series!


Get ready to dribble your way into cybersecurity with our slam dunk 4-part (quarter) webinar series, featuring a March Madness twist!


  • 🏀 In the first quarter, "Infrastructure Matters," Panduit and Rockwell Automation will cover the latest plays from the CPwE guide, including fiberoptic cabling and industrial wireless.

  • 🏀 In the second quarter, Cisco and Rockwell Automation will showcase their Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) Validated Network Designs, featuring thoroughly tested and proven solutions. These design documents support the logic and loading of Rockwell Automation’s Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB), an industrial automation control system network and design tool. IAB's calculations are derived from IACS-specific device design limits and CPwE testing, enabling you to successfully architect and deploy the latest tested technologies with reduced risk.

  • 🏀 Moving into the third quarter, "Defense-in-Depth," Rockwell Automation will discuss defensive strategies for cybersecurity standards and the new regulations coming into play. 

  • 🏀 Finally, in the fourth quarter, the FBI and Rockwell Automation will present "OT Threat Landscape and Assistance"' addressing the current threat landscape and providing recommendations for OT disaster recovery, helping you effectively rebound from potential incidents.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn and compete in our March Madness-themed cybersecurity series—it's a slam dunk!









First Quarter: Infrastructure Matters


When: March 6th at 9am-10am (PST)

Guest Speakers: Warren Lennox (Rockwell Automation), and Mike Berg (Panduit)

We'll bounce into the latest advancements in OT infrastructure, covering fiberoptic cabling, industrial wireless, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), and EtherNet-APL. These technologies can be game-changers for your manufacturing operations. Don't miss out on this slam dunk opportunity to take your infrastructure to the next level!


Event Details: Infrastructure Matters

  • Review of changes/editions to the Rockwell Automation/Cisco/Panduit Physical Infrastructure for CPwE guide.
  • We will cover fiberoptic cabling, industrial wireless, Single Pair Ethernet (SPE), and EtherNet-APL, along with design guidance and remediation.

Key Topics:

  • Fiberoptic cabling for high-speed data transmission
  • Industrial wireless solutions for flexibility and scalability
  • Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) and EtherNet-APL for simplified network architecture
  • Best practices for network segmentation, redundancy, and security

Let's shoot for the win together! 🏀









Second Quarter: Validated Network Designs


When: March 13th at 9am-10am (PDT)

Guest Speakers: Scott Friberg (Cisco), Ahmik Hindman (Rockwell Automation), Daniel Lahr (Rockwell Automation)

Discover how validated network designs from Cisco and Rockwell Automation can enhance the security and efficiency of your manufacturing operations. Learn to use tools like Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) to create customized, robust network architectures. Don’t miss this chance to optimize your network and ensure it’s ready for the future!


Event Details: Validated Network Designs

Cisco and Rockwell Automation will present a variety of recommended, tested, and validated designs. We will also review design tools like Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) utilizing the CPwE design rules. This session will focus on how these validated network designs can enhance the security and efficiency of manufacturing operations and OT systems.


Key Topics:

  • Recommended designs rigorously tested and validated by Cisco and Rockwell Automation
  • Utilizing Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) for customized network architectures
  • Enhancing security and minimizing the impact of potential cyber threats through network segmentation
  • Implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms for continuous operation

Don't miss out on this slam dunk to elevate your network! 🏀













Second Quarter: Validated Network Designs


When: March 13th at 9am-10am (PDT)

Guest Speakers: Scott Friberg (Cisco), Ahmik Hindman (Rockwell Automation), Daniel Lahr (Rockwell Automation)

Discover how validated network designs from Cisco and Rockwell Automation can enhance the security and efficiency of your manufacturing operations. Learn to use tools like Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) to create customized, robust network architectures. Don’t miss this chance to optimize your network and ensure it’s ready for the future!


Event Details: Validated Network Designs

Cisco and Rockwell Automation will present a variety of recommended, tested, and validated designs. We will also review design tools like Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) utilizing the CPwE design rules. This session will focus on how these validated network designs can enhance the security and efficiency of manufacturing operations and OT systems.


Key Topics:

  • Recommended designs rigorously tested and validated by Cisco and Rockwell Automation
  • Utilizing Integrated Architecture Builder (IAB) for customized network architectures
  • Enhancing security and minimizing the impact of potential cyber threats through network segmentation
  • Implementing redundancy and failover mechanisms for continuous operation

Don't miss out on this slam dunk opportunity to elevate your network! 🏀













Third Quarter:  Defense-in-Depth


When: March 20th at 9am-10am (PDT)

Guest Speakers: Ahmik Hindman (Rockwell Automation)

Score big with practical steps aligned with IEC 62443 and NIST 800-82-r3 standards. Plus, we'll cover the latest regulations and cybersecurity insurance requirements while breaking down Key Plays in Perimeter Defenses, Network Segmentation, Endpoint Protection, Access Control, and Security Awareness Training. Don't miss this chance to build a championship-level Defense-in-Depth strategy and protect your OT systems from cyber threats. Join us and take your cybersecurity game to the next level!


Event Details: Defense-in-Depth

Explore various controls that can be implemented to support Industrial cybersecurity standards like IEC 62443 and guidelines like NIST 800-82-r3. We will cover how these controls (some no-cost) can bolster a cybersecurity posture and discuss new regulations and cybersecurity insurance requirements.


Key Topics:

  • Align with standards like IEC 62443 and NIST 800-82-r3
  • Understand the latest regulations and cybersecurity insurance requirements
  • Key Plays: Perimeter Defenses, Network Segmentation, Endpoint Protection, Access Control, Security Awareness Training

Let's score big on cybersecurity! 🏀









Fourth Quarter: OT Threat Landscape and Assistance


When: March 27th at 9am-10am (PDT)

Guest Speakers: Ahmik Hindman (Rockwell Automation) & FBI

Gain insights into the current cybersecurity threat landscape from the FBI and learn how to engage their assistance during incidents. Rockwell Automation will share recent OT cybersecurity incidents, mitigation techniques, and the benefits of OT disaster recovery plans and incident response retainers. Equip yourself with practical strategies to protect your manufacturing operations. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity readiness!


Event Details: OT Threat Landscape and Assistance


Key Topics:

  • Insights into current cybersecurity threats from the FBI
  • Engaging FBI assistance during incidents
  • Recent OT cybersecurity incidents and mitigation techniques
  • Benefits of OT disaster recovery plans and incident response retainers

Score big on your cybersecurity strategy and protect your manufacturing operations! 🏀









Fourth Quarter: OT Threat Landscape and Assistance


When: March 27th 9am-10am (PDT)

Guest Speakers: Ahmik Hindman (Rockwell Automation) & FBI

Gain insights into the current cybersecurity threat landscape from the FBI and learn how to engage their assistance during incidents. Rockwell Automation will share recent OT cybersecurity incidents, mitigation techniques, and the benefits of OT disaster recovery plans and incident response retainers. Equip yourself with practical strategies to protect your manufacturing operations. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity readiness!


Event Details: OT Threat Landscape and Assistance


Key Topics:

  • Insights into current cybersecurity threats from the FBI
  • Engaging FBI assistance during incidents
  • Recent OT cybersecurity incidents and mitigation techniques
  • Benefits of OT disaster recovery plans and incident response retainers

Score big on your cybersecurity strategy and protect your manufacturing operations! 🏀