Mr. Grate holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Mercer University and a M.S. in Cybersecurity from St. Bonaventure. With over 35 years of experience in control systems spanning DoD, commercial, and industrial sectors, he has extensive expertise in operational technology (OT) security. Larry actively contributes to ISA/IEC62443 Committee, serves as a teaching assistant for SANS ICS612, and has worked with numerous global corporations on cybersecurity initiatives. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia. He holds multiple industry certifications, including Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), and ISA 62443 Cybersecurity Expert.