ICS/Critical Infrastructure

Security Congress Abstract

IT and OT Security—It Takes Two to Secure

Speaker(s)

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  Elad Ben-Meir

  CEO
  SCADAfence

Hear how the adoption of digitalization and automation technologies resulting in increased connectivity of industrial networks forces OT (operational technology) and IT security teams to increase cooperation. While connectivity has many productivity and efficiency advantages, it makes OT networks vulnerable to an array of new attack vectors. Both IT security and OT security have a common goal: secure the organization from cyberthreats, human error and malfunctions. In this session, attendees will learn how the OT teams can better prevent production downtime and/or manipulation, increase network visibility, have easier planning and execution, and strengthen employees’ safety. Simultaneously, IT can gain visibility and control of the OT network, preventing malware from penetrating the OT network.

 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn about the new challenges that OT networks' connectivity creates for both IT and OT teams.
• Understand IT and OT pain points and goals, what tools each team uses and how they can blend together, as well as best practices on how to achieve these goals.
• Learn about the many benefits organizations can gain from an harmonic cooperation between the OT and IT security teams.