IET Singapore Network Transport Section Networking Seminar: "Central Data Analytic System and Cybersecurity in Railway"
About
Presentation 1: Challenges in Implementing Central Data Analytics and Data in Railway Operation presented by Lim Thiam Siew
Abstract:
This presentation covers two parts of the Central Data Analytic System in Railway. The first part covers the requirements and specifications of the system. The second part covers how the Railway data are best use in the data analytic. A background of the important of data analytic in Railway and how it can transform into a data driven organisation. The implementation of the in-house data analytic is important to ensure an eco-system in the continuous development of the analytic. The fundamental of the requirements and specifications are important to implement an in-house system and the cybersecurity’s consideration where OT and IT are not able to interface. The presentation also includes the challenges faced during the project and the analytic platform used. The engineering department implemented the solution with its own data for use cases to start. This provides a good startup platform for data engineers to explore the capabilities of the data analytic platform. We share the journey of how Railway data are analysed and determine how usefulness to improve reliability.
Presentation 2: Cybersecurity in Railway presented by Rakesh Setia
Abstract:
The presentation will focus on the following areas: cybersecurity in Rail IT & OT systems; challenges of cybersecurity with digitisation enhancement; future trends of cybersecurity; and the growth of cybersecurity business and opportunities.
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Continuing Professional Development
This event can contribute towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours as part of the IET's CPD monitoring scheme.
11 Sep 2025
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Organiser
- Singapore Local Network
Speakers
Lim Thiam Siew
Vice President, SBS Transit Ltd
Lim Thiam Siew has been working in Railway industry for 29 years. He has been with SBS Transit for 24 Years. He has Railway maintenance experience for Signalling, Communications and Control system. He has knowledge of Operational Technology Cybersecurity experience in project and maintenance. He has also involved in exploration of digitalisation and technologies in SBST Rail. He is a Members of IE Singapore, Engineer Australia and Railway Technical Society of Australasia. He is also a Chartered Engineer in Railway and Transportation Engineering.
Rakesh Setia
Cybersecurity Manager, Alstom
Rakesh SETIA is a Cyber expert with over 17 years of experience in the Rail industry with specialisation in Cybersecurity for IT/ OT Technologies. Known for Cybersecurity innovative skills with leadership and pragmatic strategic solution-oriented vision, He has successfully led multiple Cyber Rail Projects globally mainly in APAC Australia, India, China and Middle East countries for Mass Transit systems (Mainline, Metro, Automated People Mover), to achieve significant Cyber Uplift in system, people and processes.
Reasons to attend
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Programme
6:30 pm Registration and Networking Dinner
7:30 pm Presentation 1: Challenges in Implementing Central Data Analytics and Data in Railway Operation by Lim Thiam Siew
8:15 pm Q&A session
8:30 pm Presentation 2: Cybersecurity in Railway by Rakesh Setia
9:15 pm Q&A session
9:30 pm Group photo taking, Networking