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OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity – the vital next step in digitalisation: Part 2 of 3


This is the second episode of a 3-part series that delves into the cyber threats faced by industrial companies around the world. 

Asset inventory is the foundational first step in any OT/ICS cybersecurity program across different industry sectors. However, there are so many other business initiatives that benefit from a comprehensive inventory including safety, reliability, effectiveness and sustainability. This podcast will explore the advantages of utilizing asset inventory asset management across the enterprise to make it one of the most powerful tools in your business strategy.  

This episode "Asset Inventory: The foundational element in OT/ICS cybersecurity" is hosted by Karolin Schaps, a regular contributor to Petroleum Economist, in conversation with Edgardo Moreno, BEng, M.S.C.S, an executive industry consultant with over 20 years of experience in operational technology and over six years of experience in OT cybersecurity.

They’ll discuss:

  • What a good OT/ICS asset inventory looks like
  • How a good OT inventory helps reduce risk and improves plant operations
  • Where common inventory blind spots occur and how to overcome them

Be sure to listen to the other two podcasts in the series: