Fortinet OT Security Summit: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure

Fortinet OT Security Summit: Strengthening Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure | SPONSORED

As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) and critical infrastructure continue to rise, organizations must prioritize cybersecurity to protect essential systems. Attacks on power grids, oil and gas facilities, and manufacturing plants can cause widespread disruptions, financial losses, and safety risks. The Fortinet OT Security Summit brings together industry leaders, cybersecurity experts, and OT professionals to discuss the latest strategies for securing critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

Why Attend the Fortinet OT Security Summit?

This virtual event will provide actionable insights on enhancing OT security and protecting industrial environments from cyber threats. Attendees will learn how to:

• Safeguard legacy systems while adapting to modern OT security requirements
• Implement Zero Trust principles for secure remote access to critical infrastructure
• Strengthen OT security operations with advanced threat detection and response strategies

Key Speakers and Industry Experts

The event will feature insights from leading cybersecurity and OT professionals, including:

• Tim Conway, Technical Director, ICS and SCADA Programs, SANS Institute
• Suzanne Spaulding, Senior Adviser, CSIS, Defending Democratic Institutions Project
• Vicky Bruce, Global Capability Manager, Cybersecurity Services, Rockwell Automation
• Saltanat Mashirova, Product Management Lead, Honeywell
• Mallory Powers, Solutions Architect, Siemens

Additionally, the summit will include expert insights from Fortinet’s OT security leadership:

• Aasef Iqbal, Senior Director, Product Management, Fortinet
• Rod Locke, Director of Product Management, Fortinet
• Derek Manky, Global VP Threat Intelligence, Fortinet
• Wei Ling Neo, VP Product Management, Fortinet
• Nirav Shah, Senior Vice President, Products and Solutions, Fortinet
• Richard Springer, Senior Director Marketing, OT Solutions, Fortinet

Agenda Highlights

Attendees will gain expert insights through a series of sessions focused on OT security challenges and best practices:

• Navigating OT Security: First Steps and Best Practices
• Threat-Informed Defense for Operational Technology
• Industry Spotlight: Securing the Supply Chain from Raw Materials to Finished Goods
• Powering Cybersecurity Across the Energy Sector
• Strengthening Security for Legacy Systems and Industrial Networks

Register for the Virtual Summit

The Fortinet OT Security Summit is an opportunity to hear from leading experts in industrial cybersecurity and gain practical strategies to protect critical infrastructure. This event is designed for security professionals, OT operators, and decision-makers responsible for safeguarding industrial control systems and operational environments.

Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM ET
Location: Virtual

Register now to secure your spot and take the next step in building a resilient OT security strategy.

Sponsored by Fortinet

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