Expert Guest

Greg Thomas – Subject Matter Expert

Greg is an active public speaker, regularly covering topics related to Operation Technology security. With over 25 years of industry experience, he holds numerous industry certifications and is a proud veteran of the US Army Signal Corp. He is responsible for developing and implementing architectures to secure Cyber-Physical Systems.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

Weston Roberts- Subject Matter Expert

Wes has over 25 years of experience in cybersecurity, having worked for Palo Alto Networks, NETSCOUT, and AT&T. For the past three years, he has focused on security for cyber-physical systems. Wes graduated from Florida State University with a B.S. in Management Information Systems.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

Randy Benn – Subject Matter Expert

Randy began his career as a Communications and Computer Systems Officer in the US Air Force. After transitioning to the civilian world, he worked for a consulting organization specializing in global Internet and data center infrastructure. Eventually, he went to Cisco, where he spent over 26 years as an instructor, collaboration specialist, and IoT Solution Architect supporting US Federal Customers. In his current role at Claroty, Randy is an OT Security Solution Engineer supporting the US Federal sales team.

Randy enjoys volunteering as an industry mentor for high school and college students competing in cyber competitions, including Cyber Patriot and the National Cyber League. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Math and Computer Science from Bloomsburg University and a Master of Business Administration from Old Dominion University.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

Randy Guerette – Subject Matter Expert

Randy has 30 years of experience with a broad range of technology solutions, working for Cabletron Systems, Ascend Communications, Lucent Technologies, ADC Telecommunications, Strix Systems, Proxim Wireless, 3Com, Sonus Networks, Bradford Networks, Check Point, and Medigate/Claroty for the last 4 ½ years.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

Ryan Bowery – Subject Matter Expert

Ryan Bowery has extensive experience in OT and ICS environments such as Petro Chemical, Manufacturing, Food & Bev, Automotive, etc. Ryan helps companies reveal, protect, and manage their OT, IoT, and IIoT assets to provide visibility, threat detection, risk and vulnerability management, and secure remote access.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

John Newsome – Subject Matter Expert

John is a 30-year industry veteran in IT and Cybersecurity and has worked for some of the most recognizable brands in Cybersecurity, such as Palo Alto Networks, Cisco Systems, Blue Coat (now Symantec), and Websense (now Forcepoint).

John has been a guest speaker and panelist at numerous industry events and tradeshows and has served as a subject matter expert in advanced threat detection and remediation techniques.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

Richard Hector – Subject Matter Expert

Richard is a seasoned professional in the intersection of healthcare and technology, currently serving as the Global Principal Systems Engineer for Elisity’s healthcare practice. With a keen focus on advancing cybersecurity measures within healthcare environments, Richard is pivotal in implementing innovative security solutions that protect sensitive patient data and ensure compliance with stringent regulatory standards.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Concerns regarding securing new and legacy medical devices
   • Managing your medical devices regarding cybersecurity
   • Segmentation and micro-segmentation as a solution
   • What does the ideal look from the CISO or CIO perspective
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest

Christopher Thompson – Subject Matter Expert

Chris began his IT career 25 years ago. During that time, he has worked as a consultant for businesses of all sizes, network engineer, network architect, pre-sales engineer, and leader.

His technical focus is primarily on network engineering and cyber security, with a focus on XIoT. Chris joined Medigate by Claroty 4.5 years ago, starting as a Sales Engineer and progressing to Global Principal Architect. He currently leads the Solutions Engineering team covering Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Industrial at Claroty.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers

Expert Guest:

Greg Thomas – Subject Matter Expert

Greg is responsible for developing and implementing architectures to secure Cyber-Physical Systems. Greg gained cyber security experience while leading multiple projects to deploy and enhance security posture in critical infrastructure (power, water, government, etc.), healthcare, and similar industries. He is an active public speaker, regularly covering topics related to Operation Technology security.

With over 25 years of industry experience, he holds numerous industry certifications and is a proud veteran of the US Army Signal Corp.

Agenda:

1. The moderator introduces the parties and reads the agenda
2. Discussion Topics (always evolving)
   • Which IT tools can be leveraged in the OT environment?
     • Is segmentation part of your strategy to secure OT systems?
     • Have you considered micro-segmentation, and what operational challenges do you have with your current methods of securing new or outdated connected equipment or devices?
     • Is secure remote access for vendors a challenge or concern in protecting systems?
     • What are the pitfalls of securing the OT infrastructure without the involvement of IT?
3. Ask the expert – The questions are turned around for the panelists to pose questions to the technical resources we have that day.
4. Networking – We provide an opportunity for panelists to network for offline discusions

Expert Guest

Barak Schneeweiss – Subject Matter Expert

Barak has over 25 years of IT experience as a System and Networking Administrator, Integrator, and Network Architect.

In the past few years, he has specialized in full-stack network deployments and segmentation for unmanaged Medical IoT/IoT/OT and Enterprises.

Most recently, Barak has enjoyed working in the cyber security space, helping companies reveal and protect xIoT assets.

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the parties
2. Discussion Topics
   • Business challenges related to integrating IT and OT
   • Have you integrated IT with OT?
   • Is the process still ongoing?
   • What is your endgame?
   • Does OT as an organization still exist, or has IT absorbed it?
3. Conclusions
4. Networking with Peers