As operational technology environments increasingly converge with IT systems, security leaders face unprecedented challenges in protecting critical infrastructure while managing evolving workforce dynamics. The shift from traditional air-gapped networks to interconnected systems demands strategic leadership approaches that balance technical innovation with human capital development.

In this session, James Goosby of Critical Infrastructure Security will share insights on:

• Documented cyber risk mitigation approaches for OT environments, including comprehensive planning frameworks and implementation strategies that align with organizational mission and vision;
• Building resilient teams through soft skills development, mentorship programs and creating cultures of belonging that reduce attrition while addressing the critical skills gap in OT cybersecurity;
• Why modern OT security requires moving beyond siloed thinking to collaborative frameworks.