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Security considerations with IT/OT Convergence

Patrick Deruytter: Protecting OT systems amid IT-OT convergence is essential due to increased digital integration and security risks.

Topic

Industry 4.0 / IoT / Edge Computing

When & Where

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Tue, 10/10/2023, 10:30 - 10:45

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Forum, Booth 6-235

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Details

  • Format:

    Management lecture

Session description

Network security and availability in the Operational Technology (OT) world is a critical concern due to the increasing integration of digital technologies and the increased connectivity to open networks. Reliability and availably requirements for OT-systems that controls and monitors physical devices, processes, and infrastructure in industries such as manufacturing, energy, transportation, and utilities are of the highest standards to ensure the safety and sustainability of our society. This integration, often referred to as the convergence of IT (Information Technology) and OT, brings numerous benefits but also exposes OT systems to new security risks.
In this session we look at these new se ...

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