The A-Z of Industrial Cybersecurity for OT Environments with Industry Expert Bryson Bort

Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of operational technology (OT) cybersecurity with Bryson Bort, founder of SCYTHE, Grimm, and co-founder of ICS Village.

 Discover how his experiences shaped innovative approaches to OT risk management, why visibility and architecture are foundational to security, and the importance of building trust between IT and OT teams. 

From real-world case studies to actionable strategies, this episode explores the evolving landscape of industrial cybersecurity and the steps organizations must take to stay ahead.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome and introduction to today’s focus on industrial cybersecurity
• 00:01:10 - Bryson Bort shares his journey from military service to OT security innovation
• 00:02:02 - The evolution of cybersecurity: milestones and lessons for OT environments
• 00:03:21 - Exploring industrial control systems and the roots of car hacking
• 00:06:52 - Tackling real-world challenges in industrial cybersecurity
• 00:08:00 - Why visibility and architecture are foundational for OT security
• 00:09:30 - Dispelling misconceptions about air-gapped systems in OT environments
• 00:11:10 - Practical insights on segmentation and defensible architectures
• 00:13:00 - How attackers exploit vulnerabilities and why monitoring is essential
• 00:14:30 - Building trust between IT and OT teams for successful convergence
• 00:16:00 - Leveraging purple teaming to enhance collaboration and resilience
• 00:17:07 - Strategies for building trust and creating effective OT security solutions
• 00:26:54 - The future of cybersecurity and Bryson’s parting insights

Links And Resources:

• Bryson Bort on LinkedIn
• SCYTHE
• ICS Village
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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