Syed M. Belal

Syed M. Belal is Director of Cybersecurity Consulting for Hexagon’s Asset Lifecyle Intelligence division. Syed has more than 15 years of experience in industrial control systems and operational technology spanning industrial automation, SCADA, control, and safety systems applications used in critical infrastructure. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and minor in Computer Engineering from the American University of Sharjah in the UAE and an M.B.A. in Business Strategy from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom as well as many industry certifications, including CISSP®, CISA®, and CISM®.

about 2 months ago
Bridging the Divide: Enhancing Cybersecurity and OT Team Collaboration

Discover insights on factors hindering effective collaboration, risks of poor collaboration, benefits of effective collaboration and best practices for improvement.

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Operational Technology Continuous Hardening: Ensuring Resilience in Industrial Environments

Discover why investing in continuous hardening not only protects against cyber threats but also contributes to the overall efficiency and reliability of industrial operations.

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Have You Digitally Twinned Your Critical OT Configuration Files?

In today's competitive environment, using digital twins for OT configuration files is essential. Digital replicas of systems improve efficiency, predict failures, and inform decision-making.

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Operational Technology Risk Management: Safeguarding Critical Infrastructure in the Digital Age

Hexagon's Syed Belal delves into strategies for achieving effective risk management and resilient OT systems.

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5 months ago
Unveiling the Hidden: The Crucial Role of OT Asset Discovery in Cybersecurity

Discover why OT asset discovery is a foundational component of a robust cybersecurity strategy for critical infrastructure and industrial systems.

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