As the holidays approach, manufacturing and critical infrastructure organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges due to reduced staffing and associated increased vulnerabilities.

This episode delves into practical strategies for senior leaders and plant managers to secure their operational technology (OT) environments without disrupting production.

By adopting continuous monitoring, fostering cross-functional IT-OT collaboration, and engaging OT-specific vendors, organizations can reinforce their cyber resilience.

Through real-life scenarios, the hosts discuss how proactive planning and structured security practices are vital to maintaining operational continuity and mitigating risks in complex industrial settings.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Introduction to Cybersecurity Challenges During the Holiday Season
• 00:00:52 - Cybersecurity Missteps Putting the C-Suite at Risk
• 00:14:06 - Holidays & Hackers: Keeping Industrial Control Systems Safe

Links And Resources:

• Velta Technology
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Jim Cook on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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