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When IT Inherits OT – Sponsored by Claroty and Rockwell Automation on May 16th, 2024

At 3:00 PM EDT

The event’s objective is to bring IT and OT executives together to discuss the business impact of integrating those departments to safeguard all systems. It is key to understand the difference between IT and OT, particularly in terms of priorities and the potential financial impact of IT actions on OT systems. For instance, what is the impact on production, and the bottom line, when cybersecurity remediation tools are introduced?

This invitation-only Roundtable is a closed-door discussion of the business challenges of integrating IT and OT as it relates to protecting cyber-physical systems.

Expert Guests:

Arshad Massomi – Solutions Engineer – Claroty

Arshad is an experienced solutions engineer with a demonstrated history of working in the Defense and Space industry. His expertise is focused on Computer Networks and Cybersecurity.

Travis Tidwell – Business Development Lead for Network Infrastructure and Security Services – Rockwell Automation

With over 16 years of experience in Industrial Technology and Manufacturing Systems, Travis Tidwell is a commercial leader for Rockwell Automation’s Cybersecurity Solutions and Services. He advises and leads critical infrastructure and manufacturing organizations through their risk management strategy. By helping organizations define, implement, and mature their manufacturing cybersecurity programs, security risk is mitigated to achieve and maintain key business objectives.

Agenda:

  1. Introduction of the parties
  2. Discussion Topics
    • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
    • Have you integrated IT with OT?
    • Is the process still ongoing?
    • What is your endgame?
    • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
  3. Conclusions
  4. Networking with Peers