Artificial intelligence is increasingly lowering the barrier for cyberattacks against operational technology (OT) environments, making sophisticated techniques more accessible and scalable for threat actors.
Foundational to managing OT cyber risk is asset visibility, which remains a challenge due to diverse, multi-vendor equipment spanning decades and often poor documentation.
Without knowing what assets exist and how they interact, organizations struggle to assess risk, prioritize investments, or respond effectively to threats.
Taldar advocates for a shift from reactive to proactive, risk-based security programs, focusing on business risk rather than solely technology.
This involves identifying critical assets, evaluating operational impacts, and aligning cybersecurity investments with operational resilience, safety, and productivity.