The "O" in OT (hackerhotel2025)

Operational Technology (OT) is vital for industrial processes, yet strategic understanding of OT’s security complexity is often lacking at the executive level. This presentation emphasizes the need for organizations to approach OT as a strategic priority, highlighting its unique challenges—such as legacy systems and non-negotiable uptime—amid rising cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure. By fostering executive insight into OT management, organizations can improve resilience, enhance security, and gain a competitive edge, ultimately positioning OT as an asset in operational stability and corporate strategy. This presentation, titled "The 'O' in OT," explores the importance of executive-level understanding of Operational Technology (OT) within strategic frameworks. It highlights the distinct challenges OT faces compared to IT, including legacy infrastructure, strict uptime requirements, and rising cyber threats. Participants will gain insight into how a strategic focus on OT security and management enhances organizational resilience and competitive strength. By bridging the gap between OT’s operational demands and executive decision-making, this session outlines steps for integrating OT into a cohesive, secure, and future-ready corporate strategy. Licensed to the public under http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 about this event: https://pretalx.hackerhotel.nl/2025/talk/7BDKGK/