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2026 Annual Conference
May 31–June 3, 2026
Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
Standards Program
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Seconds Matter: Rethinking Nuclear Facility Security for the Modern Threat Landscape
In today’s rapidly evolving threat environment, nuclear facilities must prioritize speed and precision in their security responses—because in critical moments, every second counts. An early warning system serves as a vital layer of defense, enabling real-time detection of potential intrusions or anomalies before they escalate into full-blown incidents. By providing immediate alerts and actionable intelligence, these systems empower security personnel to respond decisively, minimizing risk to infrastructure, personnel, and the public. The ability to anticipate and intercept threats at the earliest possible stage not only enhances operational resilience but also reinforces public trust in the safety of nuclear operations. Investing in such proactive technologies is no longer optional—it’s essential for modern nuclear security.
2024 International Congress on Advances in Nuclear Power Plants (ICAPP)
Technical Session|Plant Safety, Regulations, and Licensing
Tuesday, June 18, 2024|3:15–5:00PM PDT|Palm D
Session Chair:
Daniel Sluder (INL)
Alternate Chair:
Mihai A. Diaconeasa (NCSU)
Session Organizers:
Toru Nakatsuka (Japan Atomic Energy Agency)
Kukhee Lim (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
Track Organizers:
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A Cybersecurity Framework For Nuclear Microreactors
3:15–3:35PM PDT
M.D. Chew (MIT), J. Buongiorno (MIT)
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Intersystem Software Common Cause Failure Modeling of Digital Instrumentation and Control Systems
3:35–3:55PM PDT
Jisuk Kim (Chung-Ang Univ.), Tate Shorthill (INL), Edward Chen (INL), Han Bao (INL)
Development of Korean Standard Input for Off-Site Consequence Analysis
3:55–4:15PM PDT
Yongjin Lee (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety), Sungyeop Kim (KAERI), Yongjin Kim (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety), Namchul Cho (Korea Institute of Nuclear Safety)
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