September 2022
Physically Block Cyberattacks
In this issue, you'll learn about cybersecurity for critical facilities, get details on a new grant program to boost cyber defenses for state, local, and tribal entities, and find out where to meet us at upcoming events.
Product News
Securing Industrial Control Systems with Data Diodes

Fend’s work with the US Department of Defense (DoD) Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is highlighted in this month’s “The Military Engineer” magazine. Read more about our “Project of the Year” award-winning work on the defense of facility-related control systems at https://samenews.org/tme-september-october-2022/
Partner News
Fend Welcomes Loop1 to our Network of Value-Added Resellers

Loop1 is a leading global IT Operations Management (ITOM) company specializing in SolarWinds ITOM product offerings and other complementary solutions. Headquartered in Austin, TX, United States, with offices in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, and Sri Lanka; the group has clients in more than 60 countries, and a team of SolarWinds Certified Professional (SCP) engineers holding 130+ certifications. Learn more at https://www.fend.tech/partner-loop1
Industry News
New Cybersecurity Grant Programs: $1 Billion Available

This month, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is accepting applications to distribute $1 billion in cybersecurity grants specifically designed to address risks and threats to systems owned by- or on behalf of-state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments across the country.

Call Fend today if you need help with your application package to receive funding from the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP), and for ideas on rapidly deployable projects. Learn more at https://www.cisa.gov/cybergrants
We're Hiring!

Our team is expanding! Join the Fend team and help protect the world’s critical infrastructure from cyberattack. Learn more about open positions at https://www.fend.tech/careers or by writing careers@fend.tech.
Upcoming Events

The Blue Economy, September 20-22 in Providence, Rhode Island

Topic: A New Age in Ocean Technology, Sustainability and Logistics. Learn more about this Department of Commerce flagship event:  https://www.trade.gov/discover-global-markets
Association of Energy Engineers World Congress, September 21-23 in Atlanta, Georgia

Join our session on Thursday, 9/22 at 9:00 a.m. and hear about the latest in infrastructure cybersecurity technology. Learn more about the event and register here: https://aeeworld.org/conference/
Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference and Expo, September 26-29 in Washington, D.C.

Visit us at Booth 113. Plus, join panelist and Fend CEO Colin Dunn on Tuesday, September 27th at 2:10 PM on the topic of “Celebrating Innovation in the Greater Washington Region.” Learn more about the program and expo here: https://fall.smartcitiesconnect.org/program/#detail 
Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2022 Annual Meeting and Exhibition, October 10-12 in Washington, D.C.

Visit us at booth 4125 and let’s talk about the challenges and opportunities in protecting and building the Army of 2030! Learn more at https://meetings.ausa.org/annual/2022/
AFCEA TechNet Europe 2022, October 17-18 in Prague, Czech Republic

Join Fend’s Christian Hager on October 18th as he leads a panel on “The Power of AI with a Physical Backstop to Protect Critical Assets and Infrastructure.” Learn more at https://eu.eventscloud.com/website/7027/ 
The Energy Exchange, October 25-27 in Cincinnati, Ohio

Join Fend’s Colin Dunn for a panel on “Protecting Against Ransomware and Cyber Attacks” as part of the “Smart and Secure Federal Facilities and Installations” track on Tuesday, October 25th at 2:00 PM. The conference is a great source for the latest updates in resilient infrastructure, energy saving performance contracts, and technologies to help improve operational efficiency.
S4x23, February 13-16, 2023 in Miami South Beach, Florida

Fend is proud to sponsor this unique gathering of thought leaders across OT and ICS security. Learn more at https://s4xevents.com/
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