Overview
Cyber Ireland’s Operational Technology Cybersecurity (OTSec) Special Interest Group (SIG) provides a dedicated forum for industry end-users, integrators, and vendors to share knowledge, best practices, and build capability in OT security across organisations and sectors.
As part of CINC25, the OTSec SIG will host its in-person meeting in Kilkenny, exploring the theme:
“Outside In – Connecting the Dots for OT Cyber Resilience.”
The session will examine how organisations can strengthen their OT security posture by looking beyond internal operations and addressing external factors such as compliance, third-party risk, and investment in cybersecurity.
Agenda
- 16:15 – 16:30 Registration & Tea/Coffee
- Kick-off – Donal Óg Cusack, OTSec SIG Chair
- Keynote 1: Ciaran Boner, NCSC – “Enhancing Compliance and Preparedness through Cyber Fundamentals & NIS2”
- Keynote 2: Will O’Brien, PwC – “Third-Party Risk Management: Why OT Security Starts Outside Your Walls”
- Keynote 3: Ian Fahey, KPMG – “Securing the Future: Making the Business Case for OT Cybersecurity”
- Panel Discussion: “Connecting the Dots – Compliance, Risk & Investment in OT Security”
- Moderator: Donal Óg Cusack
- 18:00 Closing Remarks & End
Why Attend
- Gain Expert Insights – Learn directly from national and industry leaders on compliance, risk management, and investment strategies in OT security.
- Understand Regulatory Impact – Get clarity on NIS2 and Cyber Fundamentals, and how to enhance organisational preparedness.
- Practical Approaches – Discover how to build a compelling business case for OT cybersecurity and address third-party risk effectively.
- Engage in Discussion – Participate in a panel connecting compliance, risk, and investment, with real-world perspectives from leading experts.
- Network with Peers – Meet professionals across manufacturing, utilities, pharma, and other OT-reliant sectors, fostering collaboration and shared solutions.
Register now to secure your place at this must-attend session for Ireland’s OT cybersecurity community.