ML24327A253
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| Issue date: | 12/25/2024 |
| From: | Marshall T NRC/NSIR/DPCP/CSB |
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Presentation: Tim Marshall, CISSP, CRISC Cybersecurity Specialist-Office of Nuclear Security and Incident Response U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, USA 8 years experience inspecting Cybersecurity (Computer Security) for the NRC in Nuclear Power Plants Contributing Author: Analyzing the Impact of Using Wireless for Monitoring Safety-Related Critical Digital Assets Participant of IAEAs technical meeting On-Line Monitoring of Plant Process and I&C Systems and Components E-mail = timothy.marshall@nrc.gov Website = https://www.nrc.gov
Key Messages Increase in the use of emerging novel technologies in current nuclear power plants for efficiency.
Strong interest in using emerging novel technologies in small modular, micro, and advanced reactors.
Incorporating computer security by design provides significant benefits and advantages.
Topics to Consider for the next International Conference on Computer Security in the Nuclear World 1.
Emerging technologies being used/proposed in operating reactors 2.
Computer security by design as a proactive process 3.
Novel technologies and the supply chain in nuclear power plants 4.
Assessing computer security upgrades and the introduction of novel technologies in nuclear power plants
Conclusion
- The adoption of novel digital technologies in operating nuclear power plants has increased in recent years.
- Adoption of these technologies will continue to increase with the development of the next generation of nuclear reactors.
- Incorporating computer security by design will assist in reducing digital vulnerabilities introduced into the plant.