Gartner, DOGE, and the Future of OT Cybersecurity Policy

In this episode, we dive into the latest Gartner Magic Quadrant report for OT cybersecurity and analyze key players, market trends, and strategies for selecting the right security partners.

We also discuss insights from the recent S4 conference, the growing importance of cyber-informed engineering, and how organizations can effectively align IT and OT security strategies.

We discuss CapEx versus OpEx and potential implications of the DOGE initiative around industrial cybersecurity investments.

Whether you're planning your next cybersecurity investment or tackling legacy system challenges, this episode provides practical guidance to help you navigate the OT security landscape.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 -Think Globally, Secure Locally: Crafting an Effective OT Cyber Strategy
• 00:00:31 -Meet Dino & Craig: Cybersecurity Pros with Real-World OT Experience
• 00:01:03 -Cybersecurity Headlines That Matter: What’s Shaping OT Security Today
• 00:02:20 -Gartner’s Magic Quadrant Revealed: Who’s Leading OT Cybersecurity?
• 00:03:08 -Why OT Teams Hold the Key to Cybersecurity Success
• 00:04:24 -Your OT Ecosystem is Bigger Than You Think—Here’s Why That Matters
• 00:05:08 -S4 Conference Takeaways: The Future of Secure-By-Design Machines
• 00:11:39 -CapEx vs. OpEx: Smart Budgeting for OT Cybersecurity Investments
• 00:19:08 -AI, Onshoring, and the Next Big Shifts in Industrial Cybersecurity
• 00:20:50 -IT vs. OT? No—IT & OT: How to Bridge the Divide for Better Security
• 00:23:02 -Final Insights: The Must-Know Takeaways for Securing Your OT Environment

Links And Resources:

• Cybersecurity Group Page on LinkedIn
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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