Q4 Infragard Pittsburgh - Operational Technology Threats

Join us for a breakfast meeting at the Sheetz offices in Bakery Square.
Tim Vernick, an Associate Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst at Dragos, will be presenting on emerging threats associated with the on-going geopolitical conflict with Iran. This session will cover insights on actual incidents and what defenders needs to consider moving forward.
Representatives from the FBI Pittsburgh will also be joining to cover FBI Priorities for Investigation.
Timothy Vernick is an Associate Principal Threat Intelligence Analyst at Dragos, specializing in threats to energy infrastructure and the design and implementation of defensive strategies for energy providers. He focuses on translating complex adversary behavior into actionable intelligence and resilient operational controls that reduce risk across industrial environments. He brings hands-on expertise in the electric industry, spanning OT SOC operations, compliance, threat intelligence, and threat hunting. He previously served as an OT cybersecurity analyst and in an OT cybersecurity leadership role at Duquesne Light Company, where he led initiatives to strengthen operational resilience and improve active defense capabilities.Tim holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with concentrations in Cybersecurity and Information Technology, a minor in Information Systems, and a Master of Business Administration — all from Slippery Rock University. He holds certifications of CompTIA Security+ (SYS‑701) and CISA Advanced Cybersecurity for Industrial Control Systems (301).