Industrial cybersecurity has evolved dramatically over the past two decades—from early efforts to raise awareness, to today’s increasing regulatory pressures, advanced threats, and growing recognition of OT security as a national and global priority. But how far have we really come, and what lies ahead?

This panel brings together seasoned veterans of the industrial cybersecurity community who have witnessed the field’s evolution firsthand. Together, they will reflect on where we’ve been, highlight both the successes and shortcomings along the way, and discuss the most pressing challenges for the future of securing critical infrastructure.

Topics will include:
• Lessons learned from early efforts to secure OT and ICS environments
• Success stories and progress made across industries and regions
• Persistent gaps, failures, and areas still lagging behind
• The evolving threat landscape, from ransomware to nation-state actors
• What the next decade may hold for defenders of industrial systems

Join this candid conversation with experts who helped shape the field, as they share hard-earned insights and perspectives on building a safer, more resilient industrial cybersecurity future.