Artificial intelligence is generating significant interest in the OT security space, but separating genuine capability from hype requires practitioners who have tested it against real operational constraints. From board communication and regulatory challenges to agentic AI and continuous threat exposure management, the conversation around AI in OT is maturing fast.

In this insightful discussion, Brad Nash of ExxonMobil and Jake Margolis of Metropolitan Water District discuss:

• What "good" looks like in OT security for large-scale critical infrastructure operators, and why cyber hygiene fundamentals remain the most important baseline before any AI investment;
• How security leaders at complex, multi-stakeholder organizations translate OT risk into board-level governance conversations that drive real decision-making;
• Which AI applications are showing genuine, scalable value in OT environments today, and how leaders should think strategically about adoption over the next few years.