Bridging the IT-OT Divide with AI-Powered Insight

Dino and Craig tackle one of the most misunderstood challenges in cybersecurity for industrial environments. The persistent disconnect between IT-led cybersecurity tools and operational technology realities.

They explore the concept of "shadow OT," as well as the limits of traditional IDS deployments.

They discuss why visibility is key to protecting critical systems. Vulnerability scanning alone isn't enough.

Real world case studies reveal how failing to engage OT teams derails cybersecurity strategies.

One case involved rogue servers causing daily production failures. Another featured misconfigured modules choking brewery operations. These examples show that even the most advanced strategies fail without OT team involvement.

For leaders in manufacturing, utilities, and critical infrastructure, this is a must-listen conversation. It's about redefining risk management through OT-first thinking.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - When Machines Stop, Money Bleeds: The Downtime Dilemma
• 00:00:47 - Shadow IT or Ingenious OT? Rethinking Rogue Tech
• 00:02:29 - Cybersecurity Isn’t Enough: The OT Risk You’re Missing
• 00:04:37 - Server Ghosts & Brewery Blunders: Fixing What IT Can’t See
• 00:06:41 - Visibility is Power: Using the Tools You Already Own
• 00:09:50 - IT vs. OT: Breaking Silos, Building Alliances
• 00:13:28 - Final Thoughts: Who Really Owns OT Security?

Links And Resources:

• Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedIn
• Cybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedIn
• BW Design Group Cybersecurity
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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