Recognized for Transformational Influence and Outstanding Accomplishments in the field of ICS Cyber Security
SANS Institute is pleased to announced that Bryan Owen has been named the 2020 recipient of SANS Michael J. Assante ICS Security Award.
Bryan Owen is Security Architect and Professional Engineer at OSIsoft LLC, makers of the PI System. He is an ambassador for advancing state of the art practices for industrial software security and critical infrastructure protection. Bryan is also active in public/private partnerships through collaboration with DHS CISA, DoE National Laboratories and other Supply Chain Security Working Groups. He serves on industry advisory boards and is a voting member for ISA99 standards. His experience includes 15 years in the field as a process control engineer prior to joining OSIsoft. Bryan is a professional engineer dedicated to the betterment of human welfare.
In the same vein as Assante himself, Bryan Owen exemplifies a passion to positively affect critical infrastructure and human life and safety by contributing to the ongoing important work of protecting the world's critical infrastructure through his participation in cyber security standards working groups and being a frequent speaker and advisory board member for various ICS/OT focused conferences and events. Bryan has consistently demonstrated that he is an enabler and a bridge builder for his organization and the industry at large.
Ted Gutierrez, SANS ICS Curriculum Director, added "Bryan's rare mix of understanding engineering principals, IT/OT cyber security best practices, and the role of regulatory standards and security frameworks gives him a unique perspective. His willingness to share that prospective and the learnings that come from his working in diverse industries have greatly benefited the broader ICS community."