When IT becomes an OT Nightmare

SPEAKERS

Bill Lawrence Chief Information Security Officer, SecurityGate.io

ABOUT THE SESSION

Bill Lawrence, Chief Information Security Officer at SecurityGate.io, is a seasoned cybersecurity executive with a distinguished background in protecting critical infrastructure, including leadership roles defending the North American electric grid and securing data for major organizations like ExxonMobil, Chevron, and the U.S. Postal Service. With deep expertise in both IT and OT security, he bridges the gap between technical risk management and operational resilience. He is all set to share his views on “When IT Becomes an OT Nightmare,” where he will explore the growing risks at the intersection of IT and operational technology, and how organizations can prepare for, detect, and defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats in industrial environments.

He will share his views on key cybersecurity lessons learned from high-profile incidents such as the Ukraine power grid attacks in 2015/2016 and the Colonial Pipeline breach, highlighting how these events exposed critical vulnerabilities at the intersection of IT and OT systems. Drawing from his extensive experience in critical infrastructure security, he will emphasize the importance of proactive information sharing and robust risk assessments as essential components of a defense-in-depth strategy. His session will provide valuable insights into how organizations can strengthen their cyber resilience and better safeguard against evolving threats targeting operational environments.

Key Topics-

1. Lessons learned from Ukraine 2015/2016
 

2. Observations from Colonial Pipeline
 

3. Information sharing and risk assessments as defense in depth

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