As operational technology and information technology environments converge, organizations face the challenge of protecting interconnected systems without compromising operational availability or safety. Traditional siloed approaches to IT and OT security create visibility gaps, inconsistent policies and delayed threat response, leaving critical infrastructure vulnerable to sophisticated attacks that exploit the silos between these historically separate domains.

In this session, Marcelo Assumpcao of Elera Renováveis will share insights on:

• Implementing core principles of converged architecture, including visibility, segmentation, zero trust and unified threat detection across IT/OT environments;
• Embedding security by design into systems, processes and infrastructure from the outset rather than retrofitting protection;
• Establishing converged IT-OT SOCs and leveraging comprehensive audits to strengthen security posture and operational resilience.