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The April 1, 2026 enforcement date for NERC CIP-003-9 has arrived, bringing new requirements for securing vendor electronic remote access to Low Impact BES Cyber Systems. For many organizations, the challenge is not understanding the rule. It is translating it into action. If you are still evaluating next steps, ABS Consulting's industrial cybersecurity team is here to help. At its core, CIP-003-9 comes down to three actions: 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁. 🔹Determine where vendor remote access exists 🔹Disable access when it is not required 🔹Detect known or suspected malicious activity during remote sessions 📑 Gain access to our NERC CIP-003-9 Compliance Action Guide and download the framework for 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲. 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁. 🔗  https://lnkd.in/gA2cJMRG

Protecting OT assets is ultimately about protecting uptime, safety and your bottom line. 🔒 Join ABS Consulting for a webinar on April 1𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎–𝟏𝟏:𝟎𝟎 𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐃𝐓),  “𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐁𝐌 𝐌𝐚𝐱𝐢𝐦𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬𝐞𝐭.” Learn how organizations are using IBM Maximo and our OT Cyber Configuration Toolset to: 🔹 Reduce the risk of OT-related outages and operational disruptions 🔹 Prioritize and act on the most critical vulnerabilities across OT assets 🔹 Improve visibility and accountability for OT asset ownership and cyber posture 🔹 Automate notifications so the right teams can respond faster and more effectively Gain practical insights from Enock Onsase, Senior Technical Manager, to learn how to turn IBM Maximo into a powerful enabler for OT asset visibility, vulnerability prioritization and faster, more effective cyber risk mitigation. 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/gi-Vyeak #OTSecurity #IBMMaximo #Maximo

Day 2 at Pharma Maintenance Reloaded USA 2026 in Boston ABS Consulting is connecting with pharma leaders this week on practical ways to reduce downtime, extend asset life and turn maintenance data into actionable insights. Our team is sharing how integrated Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) strategies help organizations: 🔹 Standardize asset strategies across sites 🔹 Optimize maintenance programs 🔹 Improve visibility across systems and operations 🔹 Align maintenance with production, quality and reliability goals Our Cyber team is also on site to discuss how OT cybersecurity supports resilient, secure manufacturing operations. If you're at the show, stop by and connect with us. Looking ahead? Register for our upcoming webinar on improving asset visibility and supporting more effective maintenance through better data management ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g6NfQhF2

Mechanical integrity is foundational to safe, reliable operations and regulatory expectations continue to evolve. Join our Mechanical Integrity and Understanding RAGAGEPs (C131) training for a practical approach to aligning with OSHA PSM and EPA RMP requirements: • Build and strengthen Mechanical Integrity (MI) programs • Develop inspection, test and preventive maintenance (ITPM) plans • Apply RAGAGEPs across critical equipment and systems • Understand current expectations through recent OSHA NEP citations Leave with the knowledge and tools to evaluate your program and support ongoing compliance and reliability. 📍 ABS Consulting Headquarters | Spring, TX 🗓 May 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CST Secure your spot now! https://lnkd.in/gBYQU7xX

ABS Consulting is in Boston for Pharma Maintenance Reloaded USA 2026! Connect with our team at the show this week to learn how pharma organizations are reducing downtime, extending asset life, improving compliance and turning maintenance data into actionable insights. Our experts will share how integrated Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) strategies help you standardize asset strategies, optimize maintenance programs and align maintenance with production, quality and reliability goals across sites and systems. You can also connect with our Cyber team onsite at the co-located Manufacturing IT/OT Summit to discuss how OT cybersecurity supports resilient, secure operations across your manufacturing environment. Ready to transform your maintenance program? Check out our upcoming webinar on our solutions to help you gain better visibility into assets and support effective maintenance: https://lnkd.in/g6NfQhF2 #PharmaMES #PharmaMaintenance #PharmaManufacturing

𝐒𝐢𝐱 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐬. 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭. ABS Consulting is bringing its expertise to the 2026 Spring Meeting & 22nd Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS), hosted by AIChE - American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Our experts will deliver 𝐒𝐈𝐗 technical presentations offering valuable insights into the oil, gas and chemical industries. From 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 to 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 and 𝐎𝐓 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, we’ll share actionable solutions that address complex operational and safety challenges. Visit us at 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝟓𝟏𝟖 to connect with our team. Our experts will be available throughout the conference to discuss emerging risks, operational resilience and practical approaches to improving safety and reliability. 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: 📅 Date: April 12-16, 2026  📍 Location: George R. Brown Convention Center | Houston, TX ➡️ Booth: 518 🔗 Not attending? Connect with us anytime to discover how ABS Consulting is helping to drive process safety and build more resilient operations: https://lnkd.in/g44hjesU #GCPS2026 #ProcessSafety #OperationalRisk #AssetIntegrity #OTCybersecurity #AIChESpring #22GCPS

Warm wishes from ABS for a happy and healthy Eid al-Fitr.

📢 Welcome to the third installment of our 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 series for International Women’s Month, celebrating the women at ABS Consulting whose technical expertise helps to keep critical operations running! Our third spotlight features Dawna Fretwell, Program Director, Technical Services. Dawna helps companies to keep their essential equipment and facilities safe, reliable and running efficiently. Her efforts help clients avoid failures, protect people and reduce downtime. She finds it most rewarding when long-standing reliability issues are resolved and clients can rest assured that the problem won’t keep recurring or causing disruption to their operations. Dawna describes her path in reliability work as one she hasn’t walked alone. She has intentionally sought out mentors and learned something from each of them, building the confidence to engage effectively with both executives and people in the field. She carries with her a key lesson from early in her career: “Learn your audience before you ever arrive.” Explore Dawna's Q&A and follow along as we highlight more women behind the uptime throughout the month of March! #WomeninReliability #ShesBehindtheUptime #PoweredbyPeopleDrivenbySafety

ABS Quality Evaluations (ABS QE) is heading to the 2026 American Chemistry Council Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo, April 27–29 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. 🌱 Our team will be available to discuss how certifications like ISO 14001, RC14001 and RCMS (Responsible Care Management System) help chemical and process industry organizations demonstrate compliance with Responsible Care® and other industry expectations, strengthen sustainability and environmental performance, and improve operational reliability and risk management. Whether you’re planning for an upcoming certification, preparing for an audit or looking to enhance your existing management systems, we can share practical insights, examples and options tailored to your organization’s goals. We look forward to connecting with you at the conference and exploring how ABS QE can support your organization's success! 🔗 Not attending? Visit us online to discover how we can support your organization's certification journey: www.abs-qe.com #Sustainability #ChemicalIndustry #ACC