ISC2 Florida SpaceCoast Chapter Meeting - February 2026

Venue Change - The event will be held at the brand new, Center for Innovative Technology Education (CITE) building 17, located infront of the King Center. Parking at the King Center. Refer to the map below.

ISC2 Florida SpaceCoast Chapter Meeting

Welcome to the ISC2 Florida SpaceCoast Chapter Meeting! Join us for an exciting gathering of cybersecurity professionals from the Space Coast area. This in-person event will feature engaging discussions, networking opportunities, and valuable insights into the latest trends in cybersecurity. Don't miss this chance to connect with like-minded individuals and expand your knowledge in the field. Mark your calendars and be part of this enriching experience! If you are interested in signing up for the chapter or managing your membership, please follow this Join It link.

We are excited to welcome Chapter Member Brian Richardson, to present, "EVs and Smart Grid Risk".

Agenda:

• 6:30 - 7:00: Networking and food
• 7:00 - 7:15: Chapter Updates
• 7:15 - 8:00: Presentation, Brian Richardson CDPSE/CISSP/CRISC/CISA/CISM/Assoc CCISO

Topic: EVs and Smart Grid Risk

Abstract: Increasing use of Electric Vehicles (EVs) and the tight coupling of their charging ecosystems with smart power grids presents increased cyber risk threatening power grid stability and resilience. This presentation introduces a generalized perspective of the cyber-physical nexus of this environment, including inter-dependencies, potential threat vectors, defense strategies, and overall challenges.

About the Speaker: Brian is a Computer Scientist with over 40 years of deep technical experience architecting, researching, and securing some of the most advanced systems on the planet. A second-generation space program worker, he started his career building military flight simulators. Brian holds an MS in Digital Forensics, a BS in Computer Science, and six globally recognized cyber certifications. His experience includes key senior leadership roles guiding world class teams protecting some of our nation’s most sensitive systems. Brian was a member of the USAF/Boeing team awarded the 2019 Robert J. Collier Trophy for their work on the X-37B spaceplane. The trophy is awarded annually for the greatest achievement in aeronautics or astronautics in America for the preceeding year.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne Campus, 3865 North Wickham Road, Melbourne, United States

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