About this event
Series Title: IT/OT Cyber Safety Webinar Series
In this webinar series, NCC Group and our special guests will explore the critical intersection of IT & Operational Technology (OT) cyber security convergence and the safety considerations in industrial environments. We’ll address the unique challenges and opportunities that arise when legacy operational technologies meet modern digital systems amid rising cyber threats.
The protection of revenue-generating operations is paramount, but looking beyond financial risk – what about the threat to human life?
Malfunctioning operational assets can create safety risks, emphasizing the need for accelerated investment in operational technology and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security.
As we navigate this new era of IT/OT convergence, a robust, integrated approach to cyber security and business continuity is not just advisable—it's imperative for operational resilience and safety.
Join our expert panels of IT, OT and Safety professionals and hear real-world examples as we explore the three key phases and discuss strategies for combined resilience within three webinars:
Webinar 2: Operationalize – The Key to IT/OT/Safety Convergence
Following on from our first webinar Baseline Readiness - Prerequisites for OT Security we continue to explore the theme of convergence. This session will cover fostering cross-functional collaboration among IT, OT and safety experts to gain a holistic understanding of both IT/OT environments. The panel will discuss key strategies to ensure a holistic safety approach to managing the physical and cyber threat landscape – expanding contextual awareness and strengthening safety to ensure business continuity while mitigating risk.
This session will cover:
✅ Safety & Security - two sides of the same coin
✅ Industrial Modernization – uncover hidden opportunities for convergence
✅ Supercharge Profitability – one team - one goal – converging resources
✅ Maximizing Productivity - enhancing efficiency - reduce stress & burnout
Time and Date:
📅 Thursday 16 January 2025
⏲️ 10am EST / 3pm GMT / 4pm CET
In case you missed it!
Watch the replay of the 1st webinar of the series: Baseline Readiness Prerequisites for OT Security
▶️ Watch now
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Guest speaker
Robert Stroud Executive Principal Consultant Safety Engineer @ Adelard (part of NCC Group)G
Robert Stroud has over 20 years’ experience working on a variety of applied research and consultancy projects across a range of government and industry sectors, including civil nuclear, medical, and rail. Robert has conducted cyber security risk assessments of railway signalling systems and medical devices and is currently working on independent confidence building measures for smart devices and instrumentation and control systems used for safety applications in the nuclear industry. Before joining Adelard, Robert was a University academic with research interests in the security and dependability of distributed systems and is a Chartered Engineer and member of IFIP WG 10.4 on Dependability - an international working group of experts from both industry and academia.
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Guest speaker
Jim Mckenney OT Practice Director, Consulting & Implementation @ NCC GroupG
Jim McKenney has over a decade of experience leading digital transformation initiatives that converge IT and operational technology (OT) in the energy, transportation, and manufacturing sectors. With a background in mechanical engineering, operations, IT, and cybersecurity, he brings a hands-on, practical perspective to bridging the gap between IT and OT systems and processes. Jim is currently the OT Practice Director, Consulting & Implementation at NCC Group, where he helps clients navigate the critical intersection of IT/OT cyber security convergence and safety considerations in industrial environments.
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Guest speaker
Sean Arrowsmith Director of Industrials @ NCC GroupG
Sean Arrowsmith is the Director of Industrials at NCC Group, leading NCC's go to market strategy into sectors including Transportation, Energy/Utilities and Manufacturing. Sean has worked in cyber security for 23 years in a number of commercial roles from software start-ups to large multinationals including Siemens. Before joining NCC Group Sean was a group board Director at Information Risk Management Plc (IRM), a leading UK based cyber security consulting and GRC SaaS service provider which he grew with the IRM executive team before IRM's acquisition by Altran in 2017.
