"Essential Insights for CISOs on Securing OT Environments"

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are increasingly being relied upon to address the security challenges in operational technology (OT) environments. While CISOs have experience securing IT systems, they must understand the unique topography and security challenges of OT. In OT, safety is prioritized over confidentiality, and the separation of zones is stricter. Downtime is not an option for OT systems, and security controls must not disrupt operations. All access to OT environments must be monitored and controlled. IT tools do not always work for OT, and CISOs need to develop soft skills and seek support from experts to bridge the OT security divide.