PodChats for FutureCIO – Weaponization of Operational Technology

Operational Technology is the hardware and software that keeps things, for instance factories, power plants, facility equipment etc. running. It monitors and manages industrial process assets and manufacturing/industrial equipment.Gartner predicts that by 2025, cyber attackers will have weaponized OT environments to successfully harm or kill humans. It also predicts that the financial impact of attacks using OT resulting in fatal casualties will reach over $50 billion by 2023. In this PodChats for FutureCIO, we speak to Richard Farrell, Asia-Pacific Director – Cloud and Data Centre Segment at Eaton, to talk about the weaponization of operational technology.1.       Is the prediction by Gartner of the weaponization of OT real or is someone just watching too many Die Hard movies?2.       What are some common OT cybersecurity misconceptions?3.       OT encompasses more than just what is inside the data centre, how should businesses improve the security of facilities, including factories, warehouses, shops and malls, utilities, offices and hospitals?4.       Who should be involved in the OT security programme?5.       Where does one begin their OT cyber security programme?6.       What security management actions should be included in the programme?7.       How should an OT security programme be managed?8.       What 3 questions should a CISO/CIO ask when choosing an OT cybersecurity solution?