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[On-Demand] An OT Journey: Overcoming Security Challenges in Manufacturing
Join Doug Barnes, former Global OT Cybersecurity Architect at Whirlpool, a Fortune 500 leader in home appliances manufacturing, in a conversation with Jay Smilyk, VP Global Sales at NanoLock Security, as they share firsthand insights into the unique challenges faced by manufacturing organizations on their OT security journey.
Doug led the design of Whirlpool’s global OT network, implemented robust cybersecurity policies aligned with industry best practices, and deployed critical OT security tools across their US and Global sites.
This webinar delves into the critical steps necessary to mitigate risks and bolster defenses against cyber threats. Drawing on Doug’s extensive experience at Whirlpool, discover how to build a robust OT security posture through effective inventory management, OT monitoring, and a layered defense strategy. Listen to real-world challenges from the manufacturing floor and learn how to overcome them with preventative measures to protect your operations.
Doug and Jay discuss the importance of depth and defense, the role of IT in the OT environment, and the complexities of managing legacy devices. Gain valuable knowledge on strategies to contain and minimize the impact of potential attacks while ensuring operational integrity.
Duration: 45 minutes
Session Overview:
- Understanding the OT security journey manufacturing organizations undertake, including common challenges and best practices.
- Learning from real-world examples of cyberattacks to develop effective strategies for prevention, containment, and recovery.
- Exploring practical steps to build a robust OT security posture, including inventory management, monitoring, and layered defense.
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Speakers
Doug Barnes
former Global OT Cybersecurity Architect at Whirlpool
Doug Barnes has over 30 years of IT/OT technical experience in a variety of industries. The last 11 years were spent at both GE & Whirlpool, where he had a variety of OT Technology design and OT Cybersecurity roles within both companies. While at GE Aviation he designed the architecture of the Network & Data security models for the GE Proficy MES system, which was rolled out to 10+ sites. At GE Power he defined the OT network design and segmentation, DMZ OT design, and implemented OT threat monitoring (World Tech – GE Product). While at Whirlpool, he designed the global DMZ & OT network segmentation template, created the global OT governance policies which utilize both NIST SP 800 R83 & IEC 62443 (parts 2 & 3), in conjunction with designing and rolling out the initial OT cybersecurity template utilizing Claroty, Rockwell FactoryTalk AssetCenter, and Octoplant.
Jay Smylik
VP Global Sales
Jay Smilyk has over two decades of experience in sales leadership and technology sales. Jay has held executive positions and sales management roles and has served as CRO of Tripleblind and Sepio Systems. Before that, he was the Eastern Regional Director of Sales for Vectra Networks. Jay also previously served as VP of Sales at Safend, where he built a team of security professionals to bring endpoint data protection solutions to the US market.