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2026 Council of Members Meeting

30 June 2026

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Smart Manufacturing Tech Topic: Security by Design in Smart Manufacturing & Supply Chains

ALCON will discuss security by design in smart manufacturing and supply chains and explore how layered security approaches can address these gaps.

 

 

 

 

Overview 

As smart manufacturing and connected supply chains evolve, so do the risks. This webinar will explore Security by Design strategies to address emerging vulnerabilities in modern manufacturing environments. Presented by experts from ALCON, this session will delve into layered security approaches and how they can be practically implemented across electronic manufacturing systems. 

Key Topics 

The speakers will highlight real-world applications and may explore one or more of the following advanced cybersecurity strategies: 

  • Cryptographic authentication and validation of electronic components and data
  • Secure enclaves and fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) for safeguarding sensitive operations 
  • Blockchain for traceability across vendors and product releases 
  • Extending total productive maintenance (TPM ) concepts to parts and sub-assemblies 

These insights are especially relevant to stakeholders seeking to build resilience into their manufacturing operations from the ground up. 

Featured Speakers 

Nikita Mishra   
Product Security Lead, ALCON 
Nikita leads Security by Design efforts for connected embedded systems and Software in Medical Devices (SiMD), integrating cybersecurity into the architecture of surgical and diagnostic devices. With a Master’s in Information Security from Carnegie Mellon University, she brings technical expertise in IoT security, regulatory compliance, DevSecOps, and secure software development in healthcare and industrial environments. Her experience spans R&D roles in both academia and industry, including the Stanford Linear Accelerator Center and cloud-based IoT solutions. 

Tom Jackson     
Director, Product Security, ALCON 
Tom oversees SiMD embedded security for both surgical and diagnostic platforms. His background includes cybersecurity architecture in the aerospace industry, cybersecurity leadership in Industrial Control Systems (ICS), and embedded systems development in the semiconductor sector. Formerly with Wind River Systems, Tom holds patents in applied cryptography and AI/ML, and is recognized for his work in securing complex operational systems and medical devices. 

Who Should Attend 

  • Security professionals in manufacturing and medical devices 
  • Engineers working on embedded systems, supply chain, or ICS 
  • Product managers and compliance officers 
  • Anyone interested in practical cybersecurity innovation in electronics manufacturing 

Registration

This webinar is open to industry; advance registration is required. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Mark Schaffer ([email protected]).

You will need to log into your web account (free to members and non-members) to register. If you do not have a current web account, please create one and set up your profile.



 
When
8/21/2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastern Daylight Time
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