Are You Cyber Safe? Managing Risk to Achieve Safety and Security for Cyber Physical Systems

ATTENDEES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION.

In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the risks to the industrial sector are greater than ever. Whether these come from outside the organization or from simple human error, the resulting disruptions can be significant, from shutting down operations to causing physical impact. Safety no longer stands alone from cybersecurity; cybersecurity should be intertwined with traditional safety goals. This webcast delves into the evolving concept of digital safety as a melting pot of cyber-physical systems. Bridging the gap between traditional safety mechanisms and modern cybersecurity protocols is essential to safeguard critical infrastructure, manufacturing and more.

In this webcast, we will discuss the growing threat to the industrial sector and clarify the distinction between safety and security, emphasizing the critical need for both disciplines and the potential risk of overlooking either. We will further examine how hackers disrupt systems and the ramifications of AI/ML. Attendees will gain actionable strategies to enhance their safety and security protocols, ensuring a resilient defense against emerging threats in the digital age.

Learning objectives:

• Understand benefits of incremental SCADA upgrades over time versus waiting many years before new software features are implemented.
• Differentiate between safety and security in the digital realm, understanding their distinct roles and importance in ensuring overall asset protection.
• Explore the interconnected nature of cyber-physical systems and the cultural shift necessitating a holistic approach to digital safety.
• Identify key challenges highlighted by industry experts and surveys, such as skills gaps in IT and OT, and understand the urgency in addressing these issues.
• Develop actionable strategies to enhance safety and security protocols, including insights into how cybersecurity impacts physical safety and measures to mitigate emerging threats effectively.

Presented By:
Rich Springer, Director of OT Solutions Marketing, Fortinet
Matt Cowell, Vice President of Business Development, Dragos

Moderated By:
Gary Cohen, Senior Editor, WTWH Media