Organizations in the industrial sector continue to invest in cybersecurity, but are they truly secure, or just leaning on a false sense of comfort?

In this episode, industry experts Dino Busalachi and Craig Duckworth, dive into the dangerous gap between perception and reality when it comes to OT cybersecurity.

They discuss real-world challenges, from blind spots in asset visibility to leadership misalignment and third-party risks.

With a focus on practical steps, they explore why security frameworks must go beyond IT, how to align business needs with security, and why treating cybersecurity like safety is essential.

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?
• 00:00:47 - A Quick Timeout: NCAA Madness Before Cyber Madness
• 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

Links And Resources:

• Cybersecurity LinkedIn Group
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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