In today’s increasingly interconnected world, operational technology (OT) systems—such as those found in manufacturing plants, energy grids, and transport networks—are converging with traditional IT networks. While this offers efficiency benefits and real-time data insights, it also introduces significant cybersecurity risks. This presentation delves into the cultural, technical, and organisational challenges that arise when integrating IT security practices into OT environments.
We’ll explore how the differing priorities of availability (OT) and confidentiality (IT) often lead to conflict and misalignment and discuss practical strategies for bridging this gap. From understanding how legacy industrial control systems can hinder security patching, to highlighting governance models and risk assessment frameworks that unify IT and OT, attendees will gain actionable insights to help protect critical infrastructure and move into the OT cybersecurity sector. This talk is suitable for both technical and non-technical attendees.