Staying Ahead of an Industrial Cybersecurity Attack with Carlos Buenaño, Armis CTO

Dino Busalachi sits down with Carlos Buenaño, CTO of Armis, to explore the evolving cybersecurity challenges in industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT).

Carlos shares insights from his extensive experience in process control engineering, industrial network security, and IT-OT convergence. He sheds light on how organizations can gain visibility into their OT environments, mitigate cyber risks, and implement effective security frameworks.

From real-world ransomware incidents to strategies for network segmentation and asset monitoring, this discussion provides actionable insights for anyone involved in securing industrial infrastructure.

Whether you're a plant manager, security leader, or IT-OT strategist, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - The High-Stakes World of Plant Management and Control Systems
• 00:01:20 - Meet the Experts: Dino and Carlos on Industrial Cybersecurity
• 00:01:55 - From Engineer to CTO: Carlos’ Journey in Securing ICS
• 00:03:15 - Designing Secure Control Networks: Lessons from Australia
• 00:05:17 - IT vs. OT: Why the Security Approach Must Change
• 00:08:14 - Breaking Down IT-OT Conflicts and Finding Common Ground
• 00:13:52 - Hidden Cyber Threats in Industrial Control Systems
• 00:23:16 - How to Stay Ahead of Cyber Attacks in OT Environments
• 00:24:15 - Key Takeaways and Actionable Steps for Industrial Security

Links And Resources:

• Juan Carlos (Carlos) Buenaño on LinkedIn
• Cybersecurity & Digital Safety Group on LinkedIn
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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