OTISP Cybersecurity Symposium Webinar Series is an informative online webinar that covers a diverse range of hot topics in Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity, IoT/IIoT, emerging technologies, and Artificial Intelligence. The first series was held on December 7 and 14, 2024. The two-day webinars covered a wide array of cybersecurity topics.

OTISP Cybersecurity Symposium Webinar Series S1 - December 7 and 14 2024

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Speakers and Talks

Asif Hameed Khan (Speaker)

This talk covers the basics of Isolated Recovery Environments (IREs) and their benefits in cybersecurity recovery and overall operational resilience. The talk further delves into the implementation challenges in OT and discusses examples of cybersecurity recovery scenarios.

Event Moderator

Bio: Eliot Davies is a founder of Quanta Hire and on a mission to accelerate the clients access to talent through transformative cyber security recruitment services within IT and OT Cyber Security. Alongside Quanta Hire, he runs an OT Cyber Security community called "OT Security Connect" - highly recommended for OT Cyber Security leaders and professionals looking for networking, collaboration or learning opportunities.

Eliot Davies (Moderator)

Bio: Master of Technology (M. Tech) in Information Security and Cyber Forensics. Asif is a cybersecurity specialist with over a decade of experience in delivering diverse cybersecurity projects. He worked across industry verticals including Oil & Gas, Financial sector, TMT, Aviation, CPR, Telecom, Water Sector, Power Sector, and IT/ITES. He has served EMEA, APAC and UK&I region.

Talk: "Isolated Recovery Environments (IREs): Challenges and Way Forward in OT."

Gavin Dilworth (Speaker)

Bio: Gavin Dilworth is an experienced professional specialising in the Industrial Control System (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) domains. His work focuses on environments where critical infrastructure is powered by SCADA systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). By leveraging a risk assessment approach, Gavin delivers cost-effective and efficient solutions that address tolerable risk levels within organisations.

Talk: "Evolving trends in OT/ICS cybersecurity: Insights from the field"

This talk reflects on the past and looks forward to the future, highlighting what has proven effective and will likely continue to succeed. It also identifies some pain points based on the speaker's experience working with various industries and customers worldwide.

Mohammed Al-Khatib (Speaker)

Bio: Mohammed Al-khatib is a cybersecurity specialist with hardware hacking and penetration testing expertise. He has led groundbreaking projects in OT security, IoT, and malware analysis and has delivered advanced hands-on training programs. A recipient of the Prince Mansour bin Muqrin Award for Distinguished Faculty and the Dr. Hussain Syed Research Excellence Award, he holds several professional certifications. His work combines technical mastery with a commitment to advancing cybersecurity innovation and education.

Talk: "Unveiling the unseen: Hardware pentesting demystified."

This talk will present the importance and benefits of conducting hardware penetration testing assessments and cover how to perform side-channel attacks.