Frank Polky of Mars and Guillermo Pedezert of Knauf share how they created centers of excellence and implemented targeted solutions that transform security challenges into opportunities for operational improvement.
Despite operating in entirely different industries, Mars and Knauf face remarkably similar challenges in bridging their IT and OT environments. Both organizations discovered that effective cybersecurity requires bringing specialized teams together while respecting their distinct priorities and expertise. By creating dedicated centers of excellence and implementing targeted solutions that deliver business value, these companies have transformed security challenges into opportunities for operational improvement and organizational alignment.
The session will cover:
- The common pitfalls organizations face in terms of IT-OT convergence;
- How can organizations manage increased risk caused due to convergence through a robust security strategy?
- What new strategies Mars and Knauf are adopting to address risks and ensure security through their IT-OT convergence?
Here is the course outline:
How Both Mars and Knauf Are Overcoming Risk Through Their IT-OT Convergence |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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CPE Credit Certificate |