Operational Technology (OT) environments face complex threats, driven by both evolving technology and persistent, fundamental risks. This panel brings together experts from IBM, Sygnia, and OPSWAT to discuss strategic and practical priorities for securing critical infrastructure. The session will explore key themes including: AI and Critical Infrastructure Security: We will examine the use of AI…
“OT and ICS cybersecurity isn’t a future challenge—it’s being defined right now.” In this special closing session, Level Zero brings together six seasoned founders of emerging or investor backed OT cybersecurity companies for a candid roundtable on what it means to start and grow a venture in this space. From navigating early customers and patient…
This panel brings together cybersecurity leadership from critical infrastructure and energy sectors to discuss the evolving relationship between corporate cyber teams and the broader business. Experts will explore strategies for effective cross-functional collaboration, focusing on how security can move beyond a siloed function to become a true partner in operational success.
This session explores the CS2AI-KPMG Control System Cybersecurity Annual Report, highlighting key trends from the last three years of survey data. Drawing on insights from over 500 global professionals, the presentation covers the most pressing challenges and priorities in OT security, while comparing these findings to recent public market analysis to identify where industry perspectives…
Hacking factories with AI, leveraging AI to execute pentestsfollowed by using Mesh to communicate offgrid (and no one cantrace you) Hands-on Fun
Participate in a high-level discussion on the strategic challenges facing the modern energy landscape. Together, they will share personal insights on navigating market volatility, driving operational efficiency, and the long-term future of traditional energy in an increasingly digital world.
Background:Cybersecurity risk has evolved from merely an IT issue to a core strategic and operational challenge, especially due to the convergence of IT and vulnerable, legacy Operational Technology (OT) systems. Recent, high-impact attacks (Colonial Pipeline, MWAA, Volt Typhoon) on critical infrastructure demonstrate that disruptions are inevitable and lead to severe financial, operational, and reputational costs,…
An organization’s resilience hinges on its financial capacity to endurechallenges. This workshop will teach participants to model cyber risk infinancial terms through hands-on exercises. Bring your laptop; each participantwill receive a SaaS account for exercises and report development. Acomplimentary test-drive subscription to the software will be available forpost-conference use. Participants will model and report on…
Utilities rarely have the luxury of starting from scratch. Instead, they must integrate new digital infrastructure, modern communications, and advanced monitoring technologies into environments built across multiple decades of engineering standards and operational practices. This panel examines how utilities manage that reality. Panelists will discuss practical strategies for navigating environments where greenfield projects, brownfield upgrades,…
Derek and Patrick close out Day 1 sessions with an introduction to Beer ISAC