The Human Element: Building an Effective OT Security Culture
Technology alone can't secure critical infrastructure. The most advanced firewalls, monitoring tools, and access controls can be rendered ineffective by a…
The OT CISO Series: Chapter Four Securing Legacy OT Systems: Strategies for Extended Lifecycles
When we talk about OT cybersecurity, the conversation often jumps to Zero Trust, AI, and edge computing. But for most asset owners.
The OT CISO Series: Chapter Two
From One Size to Fit-for-Purpose: OT Security in a Diverse Industrial World. Defining Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity Across Industries From One…
The OT CISO Series: Chapter One
Before we could talk AI in the control room or cyber governance in Level 1 PLCs, we had to start here—at the foundation. This article.
OT Incident Leadership: When Crisis Hits, Will You Lead from Confidence—or Chaos?
"In OT, a cyber incident doesn’t test your systems—it tests your leadership. That’s when titles vanish, and real leaders rise.
Building an OT Security Culture — From the Control Room to the Break Room
Why Technology Alone Won't Protect Your Plant You Don't Secure OT with Just Firewalls. You Secure It with People. If the last incident response drill left…
The Human Element: Why People Aren't the Weakest Link—They're Your Strongest OT Defense
From Field Reality to Cyber Resilience We've all heard in cybersecurity: "People are the weakest link." But after decades in the field, working alongside…
From Field Instrumentation to Cybersecurity: From ICS Engineering to OT Cybersecurity Leadership
I hear this question often. After two decades in the field—from teaching ICS to undergraduates, to leading instrumentation and control systems at asset-owner…
Are We Gambling with Security? The Debate Over Dropping Degree Requirements in OT/ICS Cybersecurity
Imagine a world where the professionals defending our critical infrastructure are as likely to have learned their skills in a boot camp as in a university…
The Rising Importance of Cybersecurity in Saudi Arabia’s Economic Landscape
My journey into OT/ICS cybersecurity began in Saudi Arabia, a country closely associated with critical infrastructure and industrial innovation.
Addressing the OT Cybersecurity Skills Shortage in an Era of Industrial Automation Challenges
The rapid evolution of technology and escalating cyber threats within the operational technology (OT) environment have sharply intensified the global…
Embracing the Future of Cybersecurity: Unpacking the Growing Need for an OT-Centric CISO
In the accelerating pace of today's digital era, digitalization has ceased to be a mere fad and has established itself as a fundamental pillar driving…
Key Considerations for a Successful Digital Transformation Journey
As I make my way to the #EGYPS2023 EGYPS - Egypt Petroleum Show, I'm reminded of the common challenge that many of my old friends and colleagues in #Egyptian…