This invitation-only Roundtable for members will be a closed-door discussion. As OT environments change faster than traditional testing cycles, security leaders are rethinking how they validate risk. This roundtable explores the role of AI adversary simulation and digital twins in continuous OT security testing.
Expert Guests
Harris Thomas – Subject Matter Expert
Harry Thomas is a cybersecurity leader who progressed from conducting offensive penetration tests to leading Dragos’s R&D organization, developing security features for industrial control systems, and then pioneering AI/ML-driven behavioral analytics at AWS Security. As CTO at Frenos, he leads the development of Frenos’ digital twin technology and adversary AI agent that enables simulated OT penetration testing without disrupting critical infrastructure operations.
Skip Sorrels – Subject Matter Expert
Skip is a distinguished cybersecurity professional known for leading robust cybersecurity programs. Armed with a Master of Science in Cybersecurity and Information Assurance, he boasts a unique amalgamation of technical expertise and a solid foundation in healthcare cybersecurity. Skip’s twenty-five-plus-year career trajectory came full circle, beginning in the nursing profession in Texas, where he worked in intensive care, trauma units, and transplant teams.
His fascination with computers and technology eventually led him to Dell, where he made significant contributions to the architecture and solutioning for Department of Defense contracts and military branches. Previously, he served as a Director of Cybersecurity at Ascension Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit healthcare providers. At Ascension, Skip spearheaded the establishment of a medical device cybersecurity program, showcasing significant success over a six-year period. This accomplishment catapulted him into broader responsibilities, encompassing the development of cybersecurity programs for Operational Technologies (OT) and delving into the expansive realm of eXtended Internet of Things (XIoT).
Beyond his corporate duties, Skip is a passionate advocate for knowledge sharing, actively participating in webinars, podcasts, and advising cybersecurity startups. His commitment to sharing experiences and knowledge underscores his dedication to advancing the cybersecurity field and fostering the growth of future professionals.
Agenda:
- Introduction of the parties
- General discussion regarding the topic
- Conclusions
- Networking with Peers