Key takeaways from #ManuSec USA 2023 Summit: Securing the future of manufacturing – Industrial Cyber
Industrial Cyber – Anna Ribeiro
The #ManuSec USA 2023 Summit was a significant event in the manufacturing industry, focusing on cybersecurity and protection of assets.
It aimed to enhance the resilience of manufacturers’ supply chains, safeguard vulnerable OT systems, implement a zero trust network architecture, mitigate cloud migration risks, foster collaboration between IT and OT, and develop specialized security training programs.
Attendees at the summit included C-level executives, cybersecurity specialists, and engineers.
The atmosphere was described as engaging, with passionate individuals eager to learn and share knowledge.
The event provided a platform for networking and exchanging ideas, both on and off the stage.
Key conversations and topics of interest included bridging the gap between IT and OT, the use of standards in developing OT cybersecurity programs, organizational structure of security teams, incident response, and discussions on risk appetite and conformance to industry standards.
Industry experts highlighted several cybersecurity issues facing the manufacturing sector, including the lack of a cohesive security strategy, the challenge of IT and OT collaboration, third-party risk mitigation, visibility and segmentation issues, vulnerability management, and asset visibility, risk, threat, and vulnerability management.
Lessons learned from the event include the importance of understanding gaps and focusing on foundational security measures before implementing advanced technical controls.
Bridging the skills gap, training, and converging IT and OT architecture were also highlighted as essential areas to address in the industry.
To improve future events like ManuSec USA 2024, suggestions were made for better organizing session tracks and providing clear physical displays of topics at each entrance.
This would help attendees navigate the conference more effectively.
Overall, the #ManuSec USA 2023 Summit was seen as a valuable opportunity for industry professionals to gather, share insights, and collaborate on improving cybersecurity in the manufacturing sector.
Link: https://industrialcyber.co/manufacturing/key-takeaways-from-manusec-usa-2023-summit-securing-the-future-of-manufacturing/