Cesar Tascon with EY

Podcast: The Industrial Talk Podcast Network (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?) Episode: Cesar Tascon with EY Pub date: 2026-10-16 Get Podcast Transcript → powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarization Industrial Talk/BCC is talking to Cesar Tascon, Cybersecurity Partner with EY about "OT / ICS - cyber physical and critical infrastructure security". Overview The discussion focused on adapting cybersecurity to connected operational technology while protecting safe, continuous operations. OT Risk and Approach OT security prioritizes availability and safety; outages can disrupt essential services or cause physical harm. Security must fit each organization’s assets, structure, and risk tolerance. Prioritize critical scenarios, contain incidents, and scale controls to asset criticality. Treat cybersecurity as an ongoing business process, with asset inventories, consistent practices, and rapid detection and response. People and Emerging Risks Introduce changes incrementally with operators, integrating security into existing workflows rather than imposing disruptive processes. OT security ownership depends on the organization; IT and OT responsibilities should align with its operating model. Regulations can overlap and differ in terminology. AI may strengthen attacks but also help analysts review alerts and respond faster. How should each organization assign OT security responsibilities? The transcript identifies no universal model. Outline OT Cybersecurity Context Connected devices and remote operations create significant business benefits, but expand cyber exposure. OT security differs from IT: availability and safety are central concerns, alongside confidentiality. Risk Assessment and Controls Assess assets, organizational structure, operational constraints, threats, and potential impacts before choosing controls. Prioritize critical facilities and prevent incidents from spreading across sites. Maintain asset and software information, responsibilities, backups, and restoration processes; use standards such as NIST and IEC 62443 as applicable. Operating Model and Change Assign security responsibilities according to the organization’s structure; there is no one-size-fits-all IT/OT ownership model. Involve operators and add security requirements to existing workflows to reduce resistance and preserve operations. Regulation and Shared Threats EU regulation promotes protection but may create complexity through overlapping requirements and inconsistent terminology. Coordinate across vendors, peers, sectors, and governments to address supply-chain and shared infrastructure risks. AI in Cybersecurity AI can make attacks and social engineering more convincing and scalable. Defensive uses include helping analysts process alerts and freeing time for incident response. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! CESAR TASCON'S CONTACT INFORMATION: Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/c%C3%A9sar-tasc%C3%B3n-1198973/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ernstandyoung/ Company Website: https://www.ey.com/en_gl PODCAST VIDEO: https://youtu.be/JbG5VG1UbdI THE STRATEGIC REASON "WHY YOU NEED TO PODCAST": OTHER GREAT INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES: Industrial Marketing Solutions: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-marketing/ Industrial Academy: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial-academy/ Industrial Dojo: https://industrialtalk.com/industrial_dojo/ Business Beatitude the Book Do you desire a more joy-filled, deeply-enduring sense of accomplishment and success? Live your business the way you want to live with the BUSINESS BEATITUDES...The Bridge connecting sacrifice to success. YOU NEED THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! TAP INTO YOUR INDUSTRIAL SOUL, RESERVE YOUR COPY NOW! BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. DARE GREATLY AND CHANGE THE WORLD. GET THE BUSINESS BEATITUDES! Reserve My Copy and My 25% Discount The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from The Industrial Talk Podcast with Scott MacKenzie, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.