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Cybersecurity Mini-Series: Security Fundamentals & “Cyber Hygiene” (Ep. 2 of 4)

Manufacturing Happy Hour · 28 Apr 2020 · 33m

What this episode covers

Umair Masud, Rockwell Automation’s Director of Technical Security Oversight, explains that effective industrial cybersecurity requires prioritizing processes, people, and technology rather than falling for 'shiny object syndrome' by buying software first. He emphasizes establishing a risk-based framework (like NIST) and hiring dedicated staff to execute 'cyber hygiene' tasks like patch management, noting that assigning these duties to reactive maintenance staff creates a dangerous conflict of interest. The discussion highlights the need for a 'culture of security' in OT environments, where dedicated resources ensure that security controls do not negatively impact production availability.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Rockwell Automation, Accenture
Also
NIST, IEC 62443, S4

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