Midwest Reliability Organization’s (MRO) Security Advisory Council (SAC) was pleased to host a webinar on Pen Testing that explored the critical role Pen Testing serves within the energy sector.

Purpose and Key Takeaways:

This webinar provided attendees with an in-depth understanding of how Pen Testing strengthens both security and operational resilience. Topics covered included strategies for gaining leadership support, fostering strong vendor/IT relationships, and leveraging Pen Testing for proactive threat detection. Participants left with actionable insights to enhance their security practices and mitigate potential vulnerabilities.

Agenda Topics:

• In-depth Case Study and Lessons Learned: Insights from industry experts on implementing Pen Testing. Discussion on how Pen Testing was used in a pre-go-live environment to deploy more secure software.
• Engaging Leadership and OT Teams: Techniques for securing buy-in from leadership and operational technology stakeholders.
• Strengthening Vendor/IT Partnerships: Best practices for building effective relationships.

Speakers:

• David Johnson, Supervisor Security Operations, OGE Energy Corp
• Tyler Webb, Principal Industrial Penetration Tester, Dragos