How Critical Infrastructure Leaders Are Rethinking Cybersecurity

In this episode of Adopting Zero Trust, hosts Elliot Volkman and Neal Dennis discuss critical infrastructure security with expert guest Ian Branson, Vice President of Global Industrial Cybersecurity at Black and Veatch.The discussion centers around the philosophical and strategic approaches to handling incidents and breaches, especially in the operational technology (OT) realm. Branson highlights the importance of understanding what needs protection, the integration of IT and OT security, and the crucial role of threat intelligence. They also explore the evolving need for converging physical and digital security data to manage risks effectively. 01:37 Starting Point for Protecting Critical Infrastructure04:52 Funding and Resource Allocation for Cybersecurity10:57 Threat Intelligence and Incident Response16:25 IT and OT Convergence23:47 Discussing Employee and Equipment Management26:19 Integrating Physical and Cyber Security34:39 Proactive Security Measures in New Constructions40:46 Balancing Rapid Response and Availability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.