Visibility Metrics
Oscar Delgado
S4x24 - ICS Security Conference · Day 3 · Stage 2
In the complex and often opaque world of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security, the concept of "visibility" is frequently invoked yet rarely precisely defined. Oscar Delgado’s S4 talk, "Visibility Metrics," tackles this fundamental challenge head-on, arguing that while visibility is universally acknowledged as critical, it remains a subjective, intangible, and unstandardized metric. This talk introduces a structured, rational, and repeatable methodology for organizations to define, measure, and improve their visibility in a way that directly supports their overarching business objectives.
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Delgado's 'Visibility Metrics' is a critical, foundational talk that dissects the nebulous concept of 'visibility' in ICS/OT environments and provides a brutally honest, actionable framework for defining and measuring it. He systematically dismantles the wasteful 'collect everything' mentality, offering a rational, repeatable, and traceable methodology centered on purpose-driven proxies. This isn't just theory; it's a blueprint for engineering a genuinely effective and cost-efficient defensive posture in critical infrastructure, making it a must-see for any practitioner or leader struggling…