March 24-27, 2025 | Dallas, Texas

2025 Technical Conference Sessions

Protecting vulnerable OT devices: Causes and consequences of running unpatched systems

March 25, 2025
C141
Cybersecurity , Detection and Prevention

Recent cyberattacks have demonstrated increased risk to both IT and operational technology (OT) environments. While you are waiting to patch, cybercriminals are maximizing their opportunity by exploiting older vulnerabilities and an expanding attack surface.

Keeping firmware current in an always-on environment is challenging yet the risk of not addressing vulnerabilities can critically impact compliance and resilience. Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from cyberattacks should be a strategic part of any continuity plan within your cybersecurity management system. Readiness equates to the enforcement of rules and policies that provide visibility, control, and situational awareness to respond at the speed of business.

During this session, we will explore the use of compensating controls to address vulnerabilities until the time when you can upgrade firmware.  The session will also review a risk strategy through response planning to support your cybersecurity management system. The session will underscore how an integrated cybersecurity platform with the appropriate use of automation can support OT readiness.

Session Sponsored by Fortinet

Chairperson
Seshadri Nadendla
Seshadri Nadendla, Manager - Deloitee Consulting
Speakers
Chris Blauvelt
Chris Blauvelt, Director, Consulting Systems Engineering - Fortinet