Plant Floor Cybersecurity Starts at the Top. Not the Server Room, with Robert Maxwell

Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: Plant Floor Cybersecurity Starts at the Top. Not the Server Room, with Robert MaxwellPub date: 2026-07-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFor industrial leaders responsible for keeping plants productive, connected, and secure, cybersecurity cannot sit only with IT. Robert Maxwell joins Dino to address the leadership and operational gaps that leave OT environments exposed, especially when aging control systems, diverse automation platforms, and decentralized plant operations are part of the picture. They discuss what it takes to move beyond fragmented ownership and point solutions: giving an accountable leader the authority to coordinate security across IT, OT, engineering, operations, and outside partners. The conversation covers practical priorities for building a durable cyber program, including organization-wide awareness, stronger visibility into industrial assets, and a security strategy that can keep pace with AI adoption. The takeaway is clear: cybersecurity is an operational investment that protects uptime, production, and long-term business resilience.Chapters:(00:00:00) Cybersecurity is a management responsibility(00:01:00) Robert Maxwell’s journey into cybersecurity(00:04:35) Why organizations need a clear cybersecurity owner(00:08:40) Building a long-term security strategy across the business(00:12:00) What happens when companies ignore cybersecurity(00:14:10) Why vendor-led security programs fall short(00:17:05) The IT and OT divide in manufacturing(00:20:00) AI, data protection, and the growing security challenge(00:23:25) Visibility gaps across manufacturing plants(00:26:20) Why leaders should view cybersecurity as an investmentLinks And Resources:Want to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityRobert Maxwell on LinkedInDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.