Osman Saleem, Garrett Austin, Alex Charbonneau, Danny Fullerton, Umang Barman and Roberto Suzuki share strategies for building OT security business cases, quantifying risk in business language, and securing buy-in across the organization.
Effective operational technology security business cases translate cyber initiatives into business value - improved resiliency, reduced downtime and operational continuity rather than technical controls. Organizations struggle quantifying risk when likelihood data is unavailable, yet reputational damage and safety impacts carry massive consequences beyond production losses. Starting small with assessments builds credibility before requesting larger budgets.
Business case approval extends beyond boardrooms - securing operations, maintenance and engineering buy-in proves critical. The shift from capital to subscription models challenges traditional budgeting while success requires educating non-technical audiences using comprehensible metrics rather than CVE counts.
The session will cover:
- How to quantify and communicate OT risk in business language that resonates with executives and boards;
- Strategies for securing organizational buy-in, navigating budget constraints, and planning beyond initial board approval;
- Quick wins - from visibility and asset identification to resiliency improvements - that strengthen business cases and reduce real-world risk.
Here is the course outline:
Mitigating Risk in OT: How to Develop a Business Case That Works? |
Completion
The following certificates are awarded when the course is completed:
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CPE Credit Certificate |
