top of page
< Back

Blake Gilson

OT Cyber Security & Risk Expertise Manager

ExxonMobil

Invisible Threats & Real Consequences: Advancing Industrial Cybersecurity for Critical Infrastructure Resilience

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, critical infrastructure sectors—such as energy, water, transportation, and manufacturing—are increasingly in the crosshairs.


This panel will explore the evolving threat landscape facing industrial control systems and operational technology environments. Experts from energy, water, oil & gas, transportation and manufacturing will discuss best practices for hardening industrial networks, the role of threat intelligence, the integration of IT/OT security strategies, and regulatory frameworks shaping the future.


Attendees will gain insights into real-world incidents, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to building resilience against cyber-physical attacks.


Key Discussion Points:

  • Emerging threats to ICS and SCADA systems

  • Bridging the IT and OT cybersecurity gap

  • Zero trust and segmentation strategies in industrial environments

  • Role of AI/ML in threat detection for critical infrastructure

  • National and international policy developments

  • Incident response and recovery planning for cyber-physical systems

bottom of page