For years, cybersecurity programs have focused primarily on protecting enterprise IT systems and production environments independently. However, modern manufacturing organizations now operate through highly interconnected ecosystems where Information Technology (IT), Operational Technology (OT), cloud platforms, third-party vendors, research and development facilities, distribution centers, and critical infrastructure systems are increasingly converging.

Based on more than 13 years of experience supporting IT, OT and ICS cybersecurity programs across global manufacturing operations, this session introduces the concept of the Secure OT Value Chain and explains why organizations must move beyond traditional site-centric and siloed security approaches.

Join this session lead by an OT Cybersecurity Architect from Esee Lauder for practical lessons learned from:
• Managing cybersecurity risk across manufacturing plants, R&D facilities, distribution centers, and critical infrastructure environments
• Securing third-party vendor and contractor access to critical operational assets
• Implementing secure remote access governance and role-based access control models
• Addressing emerging risks introduced through IT/OT convergence, cloud connectivity, industrial IoT, and digital transformation initiatives
• Building OT asset intelligence and visibility programs to support risk-based decision making
• Strengthening OT vulnerability management and risk prioritization across global operations
• Applying Zero Trust principles within interconnected IT and OT environments
• Developing governance frameworks that align cybersecurity, operations, engineering, supply chain, and business objectives