Upcoming Webinar
Avoiding Common Pitfalls in IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Risk Assessments
Risk First or Compliance First: Smarter OT Security
In today's industrial landscape, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, targeting critical infrastructure from energy grids to manufacturing plants. As organizations rush to meet compliance frameworks, breaches continue to make headlines. This isn't just a matter of following a checklist; it's about shifting your focus from simply being compliant to being truly secure.
Join our live virtual session with renowned OT security experts Joshua Deakin and Sharath Acharya as they cut through the noise to discuss common pitfalls associated with risk assessments? This isn't another high-level discussion. We're diving deep into real-world insights to help you build a smarter, more effective OT security program.
What You'll Learn
(Key Technical Takeaways):
Misinterpreting Scope & System Definition:
The dangers of defining the System Under Consideration (SuC) too broadly or too narrowly.
Common mistakes in identifying the boundaries, interfaces, and shared resources within an OT environment.
How an inadequate asset inventory (physical and logical) can cripple your assessment.
Flawed Zone & Conduit Delineation:
Beyond the Purdue Model: Why a superficial application of zones and conduits fails to capture granular risks.
Pitfalls in defining trust boundaries, communication paths, and the impact of improper segmentation.
Overlooking "hidden" conduits (e.g., jump servers, shared maintenance networks, IoT devices) and their impact on attack paths.
Inaccurate Threat & Vulnerability Identification:
Reliance on generic IT threats vs. understanding OT-specific attack vectors (e.g., protocol manipulation, PLC code injection, supply chain attacks).
Failing to account for the human element: Insider threats, human error, and social engineering in OT.
Challenges in identifying vulnerabilities in legacy systems, custom firmware, and embedded devices.
Miscalculating Risk & Security Level Targets (SL-T):
Common errors in qualitative vs. quantitative risk scoring methodologies for OT.
The pitfalls of subjective likelihood and consequence ratings without sufficient data or expert input.
Incorrectly deriving or applying Security Level Targets (SL-T) and their impact on control selection.
Why a "one-size-fits-all" approach to SL-T is dangerous in diverse OT environments.
Ineffective Control Selection & Implementation Planning:
Selecting generic controls without tailoring them to specific OT contexts (e.g., real-time constraints, limited processing power, protocol specifics).
The "checkbox compliance" trap: Implementing controls without verifying their actual effectiveness.
Ignoring operational impacts: Implementing security controls that disrupt critical processes or introduce new safety risks.
Poor planning for residual risk acceptance and continuous monitoring.
Underestimating the Role of People & Process:
Failing to engage the right stakeholders (OT engineers, operators, safety personnel) throughout the assessment.
Lack of clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cybersecurity.
The "set it and forget it" mentality: Why risk assessments are not a one-time event but a continuous process.
Inadequate documentation and communication of assessment findings.
Who Should Attend:
OT/ICS Security Engineers and Architects
Industrial Control System Operators and Technicians
Cybersecurity Risk Managers
Compliance and Audit Professionals
IT/OT Convergence Leaders
Anyone involved in designing, implementing, or managing cybersecurity for industrial environments.
Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM CST
Duration: 60 Minutes (45 Min Panel + 15 Min Q&A)
Speakers: Joshua Deakin & Sharath Acharya
Don't let your next IEC 62443 risk assessment become a liability. Register now to equip yourself with the insights and strategies to build a truly resilient OT security posture.
Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
Risk First or Compliance First: Smarter OT Security
In today's industrial landscape, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, targeting critical infrastructure from energy grids to manufacturing plants. As organizations rush to meet compliance frameworks, breaches continue to make headlines. This isn't just a matter of following a checklist; it's about shifting your focus from simply being compliant to being truly secure.
Join our live virtual session with renowned OT security experts Joshua Deakin and Sharath Acharya as they cut through the noise to discuss common pitfalls associated with risk assessments? This isn't another high-level discussion. We're diving deep into real-world insights to help you build a smarter, more effective OT security program.
What You'll Learn
(Key Technical Takeaways):
Misinterpreting Scope & System Definition:
The dangers of defining the System Under Consideration (SuC) too broadly or too narrowly.
Common mistakes in identifying the boundaries, interfaces, and shared resources within an OT environment.
How an inadequate asset inventory (physical and logical) can cripple your assessment.
Flawed Zone & Conduit Delineation:
Beyond the Purdue Model: Why a superficial application of zones and conduits fails to capture granular risks.
Pitfalls in defining trust boundaries, communication paths, and the impact of improper segmentation.
Overlooking "hidden" conduits (e.g., jump servers, shared maintenance networks, IoT devices) and their impact on attack paths.
Inaccurate Threat & Vulnerability Identification:
Reliance on generic IT threats vs. understanding OT-specific attack vectors (e.g., protocol manipulation, PLC code injection, supply chain attacks).
Failing to account for the human element: Insider threats, human error, and social engineering in OT.
Challenges in identifying vulnerabilities in legacy systems, custom firmware, and embedded devices.
Miscalculating Risk & Security Level Targets (SL-T):
Common errors in qualitative vs. quantitative risk scoring methodologies for OT.
The pitfalls of subjective likelihood and consequence ratings without sufficient data or expert input.
Incorrectly deriving or applying Security Level Targets (SL-T) and their impact on control selection.
Why a "one-size-fits-all" approach to SL-T is dangerous in diverse OT environments.
Ineffective Control Selection & Implementation Planning:
Selecting generic controls without tailoring them to specific OT contexts (e.g., real-time constraints, limited processing power, protocol specifics).
The "checkbox compliance" trap: Implementing controls without verifying their actual effectiveness.
Ignoring operational impacts: Implementing security controls that disrupt critical processes or introduce new safety risks.
Poor planning for residual risk acceptance and continuous monitoring.
Underestimating the Role of People & Process:
Failing to engage the right stakeholders (OT engineers, operators, safety personnel) throughout the assessment.
Lack of clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cybersecurity.
The "set it and forget it" mentality: Why risk assessments are not a one-time event but a continuous process.
Inadequate documentation and communication of assessment findings.
Who Should Attend:
OT/ICS Security Engineers and Architects
Industrial Control System Operators and Technicians
Cybersecurity Risk Managers
Compliance and Audit Professionals
IT/OT Convergence Leaders
Anyone involved in designing, implementing, or managing cybersecurity for industrial environments.
Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM CST
Duration: 60 Minutes (45 Min Panel + 15 Min Q&A)
Speakers: Joshua Deakin & Sharath Acharya
Don't let your next IEC 62443 risk assessment become a liability. Register now to equip yourself with the insights and strategies to build a truly resilient OT security posture.
Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
Risk First or Compliance First: Smarter OT Security
In today's industrial landscape, cyber threats are more sophisticated than ever, targeting critical infrastructure from energy grids to manufacturing plants. As organizations rush to meet compliance frameworks, breaches continue to make headlines. This isn't just a matter of following a checklist; it's about shifting your focus from simply being compliant to being truly secure.
Join our live virtual session with renowned OT security experts Joshua Deakin and Sharath Acharya as they cut through the noise to discuss common pitfalls associated with risk assessments? This isn't another high-level discussion. We're diving deep into real-world insights to help you build a smarter, more effective OT security program.
What You'll Learn
(Key Technical Takeaways):
Misinterpreting Scope & System Definition:
The dangers of defining the System Under Consideration (SuC) too broadly or too narrowly.
Common mistakes in identifying the boundaries, interfaces, and shared resources within an OT environment.
How an inadequate asset inventory (physical and logical) can cripple your assessment.
Flawed Zone & Conduit Delineation:
Beyond the Purdue Model: Why a superficial application of zones and conduits fails to capture granular risks.
Pitfalls in defining trust boundaries, communication paths, and the impact of improper segmentation.
Overlooking "hidden" conduits (e.g., jump servers, shared maintenance networks, IoT devices) and their impact on attack paths.
Inaccurate Threat & Vulnerability Identification:
Reliance on generic IT threats vs. understanding OT-specific attack vectors (e.g., protocol manipulation, PLC code injection, supply chain attacks).
Failing to account for the human element: Insider threats, human error, and social engineering in OT.
Challenges in identifying vulnerabilities in legacy systems, custom firmware, and embedded devices.
Miscalculating Risk & Security Level Targets (SL-T):
Common errors in qualitative vs. quantitative risk scoring methodologies for OT.
The pitfalls of subjective likelihood and consequence ratings without sufficient data or expert input.
Incorrectly deriving or applying Security Level Targets (SL-T) and their impact on control selection.
Why a "one-size-fits-all" approach to SL-T is dangerous in diverse OT environments.
Ineffective Control Selection & Implementation Planning:
Selecting generic controls without tailoring them to specific OT contexts (e.g., real-time constraints, limited processing power, protocol specifics).
The "checkbox compliance" trap: Implementing controls without verifying their actual effectiveness.
Ignoring operational impacts: Implementing security controls that disrupt critical processes or introduce new safety risks.
Poor planning for residual risk acceptance and continuous monitoring.
Underestimating the Role of People & Process:
Failing to engage the right stakeholders (OT engineers, operators, safety personnel) throughout the assessment.
Lack of clear roles, responsibilities, and accountability for cybersecurity.
The "set it and forget it" mentality: Why risk assessments are not a one-time event but a continuous process.
Inadequate documentation and communication of assessment findings.
Who Should Attend:
OT/ICS Security Engineers and Architects
Industrial Control System Operators and Technicians
Cybersecurity Risk Managers
Compliance and Audit Professionals
IT/OT Convergence Leaders
Anyone involved in designing, implementing, or managing cybersecurity for industrial environments.
Webinar Details
Date: Tuesday, August 20, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM CST
Duration: 60 Minutes (45 Min Panel + 15 Min Q&A)
Speakers: Joshua Deakin & Sharath Acharya
Don't let your next IEC 62443 risk assessment become a liability. Register now to equip yourself with the insights and strategies to build a truly resilient OT security posture.
Register Now to Secure Your Spot!
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