Keys to Bridging the Industrial Cybersecurity IT/OT Gap

In this week's episode, Dino Busalachi and Craig Duckworth dive into the persistent disconnect between IT and OT teams and its impact on industrial cybersecurity.

They explore why IT tools often fall short on the plant floor and provide actionable insights to achieve true IT/OT convergence.

From addressing the challenges of resource gaps to fostering collaboration between teams, this conversation sheds light on practical strategies to bridge the divide and create a unified approach to industrial cybersecurity on the plant floor and for critical infrastructure.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Why Local Collaboration is Critical for Cybersecurity Success
• 00:01:07 - Meet Dino and Craig: Experts in IT/OT Integration
• 00:01:49 - Unpacking the Challenges of IT/OT Convergence
• 00:02:28 - Why IT and OT Teams Often Struggle to Align
• 00:04:48 - Building Collaborative Frameworks for Stronger Cybersecurity
• 00:07:33 - The Role of CIOs and CISOs in Driving Change
• 00:08:44 - Navigating the Complexities of Diverse Plant Environments
• 00:10:23 - Partnering with Vendors to Enhance Security Outcomes
• 00:11:16 - Key Questions to Evaluate System Integrators Effectively
• 00:16:35 - Using Tabletop Exercises to Align IT and OT Teams
• 00:22:20 - Closing Thoughts: Bridging the Divide for Unified Cybersecurity

Links And Resources:

• Industrial Cybersecurity LinkedIn Group
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn
• Jim Cook on LinkedIn
• Velta Technology

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