Building ICS/OT Security Communities
Peter Jackson
S4x24 - ICS Security Conference · Day 3 · Main Stage
In this insightful S4x24 talk, Peter Jackson, OT Cyber Security Manager for SGSECL and a SANS instructor, passionately articulates the critical need for robust community building within the Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) security domain. Drawing on his experience as the founder and facilitator of the NZ ICS Cyber Technical Network, Jackson presents a compelling narrative of how a grassroots initiative can evolve into a thriving hub for hundreds of practitioners dedicated to tackling the unique challenges of securing industrial environments. His presentation serves not merely as a case study but as a powerful call to action, urging individuals to become "change agents" and actively contribute to their local and regional OT security defenses.
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Dr. Kozlov, this talk by Peter Jackson is a critical blueprint for strengthening OT/ICS defenses through community building. Jackson, speaking from direct experience as the founder of the successful NZ ICS Cyber Technical Network, outlines a practical, grassroots approach to address the pervasive knowledge gaps and isolation in industrial cybersecurity. While not a deep technical dive into vulnerabilities, it provides a substantive case study on how to foster collective intelligence, standardize practices, and empower practitioners, effectively raising the baseline security posture for…