This invitation-only Roundtable will be a closed-door discussion of the business challenges of integrating IT and OT to protect cyber-physical systems.
Expert Guest
Brady Cooper – Subject Matter Expert
Brady Cooper’s career in technology began during his studies in IT computer networking at NTC in Wisconsin. As an instructional assistant, he discovered his talent for helping others understand complex networking concepts, assisting both students with their coursework and instructors with program design and configuration.
His dedication and technical skills led to his appointment as a network engineer at NTC, where he managed the institution’s daily network operations. His responsibilities included configuring wireless controllers, switches, routers, and ISE systems, while also troubleshooting various end-user connectivity issues that arose across the campus.
Seeking new challenges, Brady transitioned into the healthcare sector, where network reliability takes on critical importance. In this environment, he designed and implemented comprehensive network security tools that helped organizations achieve their network access control and segmentation objectives while maintaining the high availability required in healthcare settings.
Brady’s deep appreciation for network security solutions grew during his three years as a Claroty customer. Having experienced the platform’s capabilities firsthand and worked closely with the team, he was drawn to join the company where he could help other organizations navigate similar security challenges.
Now at Claroty, Brady combines his technical background, implementation experience, and customer perspective to assist companies in strengthening their network security posture. His hands-on experience across educational and healthcare environments provides valuable insights for organizations facing similar infrastructure challenges.
Agenda:
- Discussion Topics
- Introduction of the parties
- 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?
- Networking with Peers
- Conclusions
