Brian Foster

Brian Foster is a highly experienced OT security leader but started his career as a classically trained controls engineer. After many years he found himself drawn back to his passion in OT security and now specializes in the Energy Utility vertical.

In his roles with Energy Utilities, he has led and advised teams of cyber security engineers and architects to improve the security posture on multiple Grid Modernization projects and has the immense privilege of focusing on protecting our critical infrastructure, a responsibility he holds with the utmost dedication and reverence. Over the years, he has had the unique opportunity to oversee the safety and security of next-generation control systems, as well as enhancing the security of many legacy systems. This comprehensive experience has allowed him to drive both types of systems towards the increased security posture needed in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape.

Overall, his innovative approach and strategic vision to securing both state of the art and legacy systems has consistently placed him at the forefront of the industry. Today his focus is on anticipating and mitigate emerging threats to critical infrastructure.