05 March 2024 / BG / Reading time: 3 min.

OT Security: Expert Talk with Olaf Classen

Cybersecurity in industry and KRITIS is a complex challenge. It requires a coordinated approach and investment to ensure the security and integrity of computer systems and the entire technical infrastructure.

Olaf Classen and Peter Lukesch, the two dialogue partners in our expert talk about OT security, are well aware of this.

Two exciting OT security talks will cover the following topics, for example:

 

Part 1:

  • Is a strict separation of OT and IT sensible or even necessary?
  • What are the future challenges for OT managers?
  • What cyber security measures can be taken?

 

Part 2:

  • How can cyber security remain cost-effective?
  • What are the best measures for OT security?
  • How can the cyber security of products be guaranteed in the long term?

 

Olaf Classen is an expert with many years of experience in plant and mechanical engineering. He is an independent and freelance consultant in the field of cyber security, volunteers for the BSKI (Federal Association for the Protection of Critical Infrastructures) and regularly publishes informative content on Linkedin to raise awareness of the dangers of cyber security vulnerabilities in IT and OT.

Peter Lukesch, COO of ondeso, worked for a long time as an IT security officer in a NATO task force and as an officer in the German Air Force and was also responsible for IT security in office and production environments as an IT director.

 

Here you can find the recording of part 1:
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A first insight into the topic:

Olaf Classen and Peter Lukesch discuss the growing importance of cyber security in industry and critical infrastructures in the face of increasing cyber security risks, influenced by criminal and political motives. Examples such as Stuxnet, Lockbit and other recent attacks illustrate these dangers.

They shed light on various challenges such as securing outdated systems, a shortage of skilled labour and collaboration between IT and OT. Solutions such as segmentation, patch management and clear responsibilities will be focussed on. Adherence to compliance requirements and manufacturer liability for products are particularly important.

Both agree that improved collaboration and clear cyber security guidelines are absolutely essential in the face of technologized and networked systems. This is because the lack of transparency and shadow IT are becoming increasingly problematic, especially in sensitive environments such as hospitals.

The right approach is important to adequately protect IT and OT systems. Involving specialists and service providers can help to be better prepared for potential attacks. Investing in cyber security helps to save costs in the long term and better protect companies from cyber attacks.

 

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