From Shelfware to Security: Operationalizing OT Industrial Cybersecurity Tools

Many manufacturing leaders believe they’re seeing 80–85% of their OT environment industrial assets. But in this episode, Dino and Craig reveal the reality that most have visibility into only 30–35% of their industrial control system assets, leaving the hidden 70% vulnerable.

In this hard-hitting episode, they dismantle the false sense of OT security. They explore why million-dollar cybersecurity tool investments aren't fully utilized, and expose the costly disconnect between corporate IT, plant-floor teams, and third-party vendors.

From debunking the air gap myth to stressing the need to trust but verify every connection, they show how to turn underutilized tools into proactive defenses that improve both security and operational efficiency.

If you think your ICS is fully protected, this conversation might change your mind.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction: When Inefficiency Becomes Expensive
• 00:00:59 - The Hidden Danger of Feeling Secure in Manufacturing
• 00:03:58 - Why True Visibility and Accurate Data Change Everything
• 00:07:18 - Real-World Roadblocks: Missteps and Mixed Messages
• 00:10:24 - Who Holds the Power vs. Who Bears the Blame in Cybersecurity
• 00:21:47 - Charting a Smarter Path to Stronger Cyber Defenses
• 00:25:27 - Conclusion: Actionable Moves to Level Up Your Security

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• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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