S2 E5: Evolving Vendor and Integrator Cybersecurity in ICS/OT

Selecting and managing ICS/OT cybersecurity vendors and integrators isn’t just a procurement step - it’s a strategic decision that shapes resilience, compliance, and long-term security outcomes. The best approach depends on organization size, resources, and security objectives.In this episode, Don and Tom are joined by Saltanat Mashirova, OT Cybersecurity Lead at CPX and OTCEP member with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. Salt brings deep global expertise across cybersecurity risk assessments (csHAZOP), ISA/IEC 62443 compliance, OT/ICS product development, governance, training, and the integration of both brownfield and greenfield assets.They’ll also dive into how these challenges play out in industries like oil & gas, mining, energy, manufacturing, and more - where vendor and integrator choices can directly impact both safety and business outcomes.Salt shares her perspective as an industry-recognized leader, speaker, and award-winner (Top 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity, SC Media “Women to Watch,” and more), with experience guiding global projects and engaging with everyone from engineers to CEOs.📢 This is a rare opportunity to hear practical insights on navigating the evolving vendor and integrator landscape in ICS/OT cybersecurity.👉 Tune in to hear Salt’s perspective and learn how organizations can align security objectives with the right vendor and integrator partnerships.Connect with Salt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saltanat-mashirova-b88bba193Publications:Co-Author of Framework in Disaster Recovery “An Approach to Disaster Recover in OT,” links (whitepaper is coming up soon):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjwUwGa3rLw&t=135shttps://www.controlglobal.com/show-coverage/honeywell-users-group/article/55232981/preparedness-smooths-cyber-recoveryhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATx7cYaX6BYCyber-Physical Risk Assessment:https://www.hydrocarbonengineering.com/magazine/hydrocarbon-engineering/april-2024/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsOwAX5cc_c👉 Subscribe to Simply ICS Cyber for more expert-driven conversations on ICS/OT security, critical infrastructure protection, and emerging cyber threats.Connect with your hosts on LinkedIn:- Don https://linkedin.com/in/cutaway- Tom https://linkedin.com/in/thomasvannormanLearn about ICS Village: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icsvillage=========================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career=========================Presented by Simply Cyber Media Group=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials