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Cybersecurity Is Not About Investing In Tools, It’s About Changing Culture
Our water infrastructure is one of the most important aspects of our daily lives. National security, economic stability, public health, and safety all rely on access to clean water. That makes cybersecurity a critical safety issue for water utilities. Outdated automation systems, networks, and applications are vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks. In addition, many utilities lack […]
We all have the same goal, so why is it so hard to work together?
Finance, Engineering, and Operations. These are three groups that notoriously have a difficult time working together. But why? We all have the same goal: execute a task quickly and in the most cost-effective way possible. Each group has its own approach to problem-solving, so it’s difficult to see the other point of view. It may […]
Managing Cybersecurity Threats to Water Systems Needs to be a Collaborative Effort
Last month The American Council on Science and Health released an article, Protecting Our Water Systems in the Age of Cyber Threats. The piece outlined the very real threats that face water and wastewater systems in our country, and abroad, citing the large gaps in protection that various systems face, usually based on size. For […]
Luminary Automation, Cybersecurity and Engineering, LLC Becomes the Newest WaterISAC Champion
WaterISAC continues to expand its list of Champions with Luminary Automation, Cybersecurity and Engineering, LLC. Luminary A.C.E. is a certified minority-owned and veteran-owned cybersecurity consulting, technology, and engineering firm. They act as a vendor-neutral strategic partner for water and wastewater utilities by assessing, implementing, and managing OT infrastructure to increase operational resilience and cybersecurity readiness.
Luminary ACE Abstract Accepted For The SWAN 2023 Conference
Baltimore, MD – Luminary ACE is pleased to announce Managing Principal Engineer Dean Ford’s abstract, Unleashing the Power of Convergence in IT – OT – ET – ST, has been accepted for the SWAN 2023 Conference in Glasgow, Scotland from May 9-11, 2023. The presentation will challenge the way IT – OT – ET – […]
Luminary Hires New Vice President of Business Development
Baltimore, MD – Luminary Automation, Cybersecurity and Engineering, a provider of professional control system engineering, automation, and cybersecurity services, is pleased to announce an expansion of its leadership team. Geoff Guss has been named the Vice President of Business Development. Geoff has over 20 years of experience in the water, wastewater, powergen, process, and petroleum […]
Luminary Automation, Cybersecurity and Engineering Hires New Director Of Client Services
Baltimore, MD – Luminary Automation, Cybersecurity and Engineering, a provider of professional control system engineering, automation, and cybersecurity services, is pleased to announce an expansion of its leadership team. Nick Stabile has been named the Director Of Client Services. Nick brings over 35 years of experience working with water, wastewater, gas, and electric utilities. He […]
How to embed cybersecurity into the user experience of your operators
We often treat cybersecurity as a stand-alone issue, rather than something that needs to be integrated into an operator’s workflow which creates inefficiencies, and resistance to secure practices. Written for Smart Industry
Newly Formed Partnership Provides Secure Automation Services to Utilities
February 1, 2022 – The leaders of Luminary Automation and Engineering and Wells Mason Cyber Group announced today that they have formed a partnership to bring their offerings together. The newly formed Luminary Automation, Cybersecurity and Engineering will focus on providing a full scope of services to deliver secure, innovative ICS / SCADA solutions. “The […]