Tim Conway

Tim serves as the Technical Director of ICS and SCADA programs at SANS, and he is responsible for developing, reviewing, and implementing technical components of the SANS ICS and SCADA product offerings. A recognized leader in CIP operations, he formerly served as the Director of CIP Compliance and Operations Technology at Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO), where he was responsible for Operations Technology, NERC CIP Compliance, and the NERC training environments for the operations departments within NIPSCO Electric.

Recognizing the need for ICS-focused cybersecurity training throughout critical infrastructure environments and increased demand for NERC CIP hands-on training, Tim authored and instructs the ICS curriculum’s ICS456: Essentials for NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection course, as well as the ICS612: ICS Cybersecurity In-Depth course. Outside of SANS, Tim continues to perform contract and consulting work in ICS cyber security, focusing on the energy sector.