How Critical Infrastructure Leaders Are Rethinking Cybersecurity
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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 Infrastructure
04:52 Funding and Resource Allocation for Cybersecurity
10:57 Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
16:25 IT and OT Convergence
23:47 Discussing Employee and Equipment Management
26:19 Integrating Physical and Cyber Security
34:39 Proactive Security Measures in New Constructions
40:46 Balancing Rapid Response and Availability
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