Zones and conduits(Z&C) security can work with cloud integration, with proper planning. At Chevron, we are evaluating where it is appropriate to make the transition from on premises operational technologies (OT) or Industrial Control Systems (ICS), to the Cloud. We have concluded, that at some level, we must consider a future that includes industrial control involving some Cloud-integrated components. One thing we do know, is that this is not an easy decision to make nor is it an easy task to fulfill.

Join this thought provoking, and timely presentation and hear about:

• Examples of how control system elements that are Cloud-enabled from available market information

• Some of the expected benefits of Industrial Internet of Things, Edge Computing, and the Cloud.

• An overview of zones and conduits in a traditional field / on-premises environment

• Considerations that change between the traditional environment and software-based infrastructure in the Cloud

• A design of a Zones and Conduits in the Cloud model