Demystifying OT and ICS cybersecurity

The challenges that engineers face when tasked to protect their industrial processes are far more common across different industries than might be visible at first glance.

Cybersecurity standards and regulations are like games without clear instructions. Risks and threats such as ransomware make you want to put on a tin foil hat when you’re around your processes, and global cyber incidents like the Colonial pipeline shutdown and the city of Oldsmar water plant hack create uncertainty and panic for high-level executives, further imposing technical pressures among process managers and operators.

This workshop presents a practical approach on where to start and how to increase cybersecurity posture one step at a time. We will explore common security mechanisms that prioritize and balance the IT and OT scale, showcasing what security controls provide users the best ROI and minimize the risks of cyber incidents, while increasing the resilience of your process network to achieve required security standards and compliances.

Earn 4 CPE/CEU credits while you learn how to create a cybersecurity strategy that fits your organization. We will discuss the following topics:

• Overall relevance of industrial security
• Most common threats for industrial networks
• Steps to minimize and mitigate threats with immediate defense measures
• Standards including IEC 62443, NERC CIP, and more
• Practical ICS security knowledge and best practices

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