Perception vs. Reality: Why Your Plant Floor Might Not Be as Secure as You Think

In this eye-opening conversation, Dino and Craig address a critical issue facing manufacturing organizations today: the dangerous gap between perceived and actual cybersecurity preparedness in operational technology (OT) environments.

They discuss why many organizations "don't know what they don't know" when it comes to securing industrial control systems, the myth of isolated manufacturing equipment, and why 25% of companies still lack comprehensive OT asset monitoring.

Drawing powerful parallels to safety protocols, they explain why cybersecurity must become as ingrained in plant culture as wearing a hard hat on the factory floor.

Their bottom line: Back up your beliefs with data, treat every system as if it's connected, and verify, don't just trust, your security posture. In OT cybersecurity, perception isn't reality, and that gap could cost not only millions but also brand perception and even human life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about protecting their industrial environments.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Are You Truly Secure or Just Comfortable?
• 00:01:15 - OT Security Reality Check: Do You Really Know Your Risks?
• 00:01:45 - The Hidden Challenges Holding OT Security Back
• 00:03:15 - Lack of Skilled Resources: The Biggest Barrier to Security
• 00:05:30 - Security Frameworks: Are They Reaching the Plant Floor?
• 00:06:15 - The Dangerous Myth of “Isolated” OT Systems
• 00:07:58 - From Theory to Action: Winning Strategies for OT Security
• 00:12:13 - Leadership’s Role in Cybersecurity: Who’s Driving the Change?
• 00:19:55 - No More Blind Spots: Key Takeaways for a Secure Future

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• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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