FEATURE : CONTROL SYSTEMS
As the lines blur between autonomous systems and critical infrastructure , enterprises must not lose sight of their unique risks . The consequences of a cybersecurity induced failure in a control system inside autonomous and critical infrastructure is far greater than the financial impact on the individual enterprise . Executives from
OPSWAT , Fortinet , and SentinelOne , share their perspective .
The governments of the Gulf region have their eyes fixed on prosperous futures and through economic vision programmes , they continue to grow . To do so they rely upon their critical national infrastructure . If these facilities falter or collapse , economic growth halts . And so , these systems , whether information technology , IT , operational technology , OT , or a mixture , must be protected from a security threat landscape that is also evolving .
Any organisation that provides critical infrastructure will have cybersecurity and risk-mitigation strategies in place , but when budgeting for procurement it will be important to choose the right security partner : one who understands and aligns with the unique goals of the business . And enterprise goals are unique , determined by size , industry , regulatory ecosystem , technology stack , talent pool , and more .
Case for business
“ Robust security requires that senior executives work closely and effectively with IT staff , security staff , and other department heads to ensure you can accurately communicate your unique requirements to cybersecurity providers ,” says Rami Nehme , Regional Sales Director , OPSWAT .
Protecting control systems in autonomous and critical infrastructure
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