The Public Utility Commission of Texas and ERCOT

invite you to a briefing on the

NIST Interagency Report (NISTIR) 7628, Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security

with NIST’s Smart Grid Cyber Security Working Group (CSWG) Outreach Team

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ERCOT Austin (Met Center)

7620 Metro Center Drive, Austin, Texas 78744

This session is open to all who are interested at no charge.

The National Institute of Standards of Technology (NIST)Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security is an important documentto help steerindustry, government, regulatory organizations and academia through the myriad of Smart Grid cyber security issues.

Your organization will be planning, integrating, executing, or developing cyber technology for the Smart Grid, and we encourage you to attend to learn about the content and purpose of the Guidelines. This session willgive you the opportunity to ask members of the team that developed the guidelines any questions that you may have formulated afterreviewing the 700+ page document. The agenda for the briefing is attached.

If you cannot attend in person, the briefing will also be transmitted through WebEx. Please indicate if you prefer to attend by WebEx, and you will be provided with the login information when it becomes available.

Space is limited, so please register today to reserve your seat!

RSVP to Alan Rivaldo at (512) 936-7162 or / WebEx Conference
with the names, / Teleconference number: TBD
addresses, organization, and email of those / Meeting number: TBD
attending with your party. / Meeting password: TBD

Below are lists of area restaurants and hotels for your lunch options and overnight accommodations.

NISTIR 7628 AGENDA

Public Utility Commission of Texas

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

ERCOT Austin (Met Center)

7620 Metro Center Drive, Austin, Texas 78744

8:00 AM / Registration
9:00 AM / SGIP Cyber Security Working Group Welcome – Marianne Swanson
9:15 AM / NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Panel Overview – Marianne Swanson
9:30 AM / DOE Threat Briefing – Mark Enstrom
10:00 AM / CSWG Overview – Marianne Swanson
  • The CSWG’s Focus and Role
  • The sub-groups

10:30 AM / Break
10:45 AM / The NIST Interagency Report 7628 – CSWG Staff
  • Security Architecture
  • High Level Security Requirements
  • Cryptography and Key Management

11:45 AM / Lunch
1:15 PM / The NIST Interagency Report 7628 – CSWG Staff
  • Vulnerability Classes
  • Bottom-Up Security Analysis

2:15 PM / Break
2:30 PM / The NIST Interagency Report 7628 – CSWG Staff
  • Research and Development
  • Standards Review

3:30 PM / Smart Grid Privacy, Abridged Version – CSWG Staff
4:30 PM / Wrap-up
5:00 PM / Adjourn

ERCOT Austin Area Hotels – 2010(listed by distance)

Inform the reservations desk that you are attending an ERCOT Meeting to be eligible for the hotels discounted courtesy rate. Please note that rates are subject to change & will be dependent upon hotel availability.

Holiday Inn Express * (.01, same parking lot)
7601 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-7600
$79 – King / 2 Queen Standard
$89 – King Executive / 2 Double Exec
- Free Deluxe Continental Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free Shuttle (within 3 miles) 5am-11pm
- Free Wireless Internet
- Business Center
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Microwaves and Fridges In Every Room
- Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub
- Laundry Facilities
- Free Happy Hour Mon-Thur, 5:30-7:00pm / Comfort Suites * (.01, same parking lot)
7501 E. Ben White Blvd.
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-6000
$79 – King/2 Queen Room
$79 – King Suite with Sofa
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Free Parking
- Free Airport Shuttle Service 5am-11pm
- Free Wireless and High Speed Internet
- 24 Hour Business Center
- Free Weekday Newspapers
- Fitness Center
- Microwaves & Fridges In Every Room
- Laundry Facilities and Valet Dry Cleaning
- Pets Allowed
Hampton Inn & Suites *(.1) ~ Hilton Honors Points
7712 E. Riverside Dr.
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 389-1616
$99 – King / 2 Double
$129 – King Suite
- Free Expanded Continental Breakfast
- Free Parking and Airport Shuttle Service
- Free High Speed Internet
- Business Center
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- Free Evening Reception (Diner/Bev) Mon–Thur / Courtyard by Marriott * (.2)
7809 E. Ben White Blvd
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 386-7464 ~
$99 – King/ 2 Queen
- Free Hot Breakfast Buffet
- Free Airport Shuttle Service, Free Parking
- Free Shuttle Within 3 Miles (as available)
- Free Wireless Internet
- 24 Hour Business Center
- 24 Hour Fitness Center w/individual TV’s
- Indoor Heated Pool and Whirlpool
- Laundry Facilities and Valet Dry Cleaning
- Full Service Bar & Grill (Mon-Fri, 5pm-11pm)
Staybridge Suites - Austin Airport (.6)
1611 Airport Commerce Dr.
Austin, TX 78741
(512) 389-9767 ~
$79 - Studio King/Queen Suite
$79 - One Bedroom King/Queen Suite
- Free Hot Breakfast
- Free Parking, Airport and ERCOT Shuttle
- Free Wireless High-Speed Internet
- 24 Hour Business Center
- Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, Sports Court
- Fully Equipped Kitchens
- Laundry Facilities and Valet Dry Cleaning
- 1000 Bonus Priority Club Reward Points 1st Stay
- Free Evening Reception (Light Dinner and
Beverages) Tue-Thur 5:30-7:30pm / Hilton Austin Airport (2.3)
9515 Hotel Dr.
Austin, TX 78719
(512) 385-6767
$129 – King / 2 Double
- 24 Hour Free Airport Shuttle
- 24 Hour Business Center
- High Speed Internet Access, Wi-Fi in Atrium
- 24 Hour Fitness Center
- 24 Hour Room Service
- Full Onsite Restaurant and Starbucks
- Free Weekday Delivery of USA Today
- Swimming Pool
- Pets Allowed
- Hilton HHonors® Program
Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark (4.3)
4140 Governor’s Row
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 448-2222
$149/Night – King/2 Double
- Free Parking and Airport Shuttle / Marriott Austin Airport South (5.5)
4415 South IH-35
Austin, TX 78744
(512) 441-7900
$139/Night – King / 2 Double
- Free Covered Parking
- Onsite Restaurant and Lounge
- Business Center and Gift Shop

Approximate mileage from ERCOT indicated withblue font.

* Within walking distance of the ERCOT Office; 7620 Metro Center Drive, Austin, TX 78744

Restaurants Open for Lunch near ERCOT Austin

Within walking distance:
(in order of distance) / Others nearby (excluding Fast Food):
(in order of distance)
Denny's
7619 E Ben White Blvd
(512) 385-1350

250 ft. (same parking lot) / Roy's Bar-B-Que
601 Montopolis Drive
(512) 385-0136
(No website)
2.3 mi.
Starbucks
7709 E Ben White Blvd #100
(512) 386-8826

0.3 mi. / Catfish Parlour
4606 Burleson Rd
(512) 443-1698

2.4 mi.
Subway
7709 E Ben White Blvd
(512) 389-5011

0.3 mi. / India Kitchen
2410 E Riverside Dr
(512) 448-7773

2.7 mi.
Waffle House
7809 E Ben White Blvd
(512) 389-0444

0.4 mi. / Patsy's Cowgirl Cafe
5001 E Ben White Blvd
(512) 444-2020

3.2 mi.
Java Noodles Restaurant
2400 E Oltorf St #14
(512) 443-5282

3.5 mi.

Restaurants in Downtown Austin (8 – 8.5 mi.):

Restaurants on South Congress (“SoCo”) (approx. 7.5 mi.):

Note: This listing does not constitute an endorsement of the establishments contained herein, nor is it meant to be comprehensive. Similarly, any links to web sites are provided as a courtesy and should not be construed as an endorsement of the content or views of the linked sites.

AJR, Rev. 12/10/2010