SANS 2024 ICS/OT Survey: The State of ICS/OT Cybersecurity

N/A

Ian is a respected Information Security Expert and Senior Technical Leader known for expertly guiding clients through complex cybersecurity challenges, protecting their most critical assets. With over 25 years of industry experience, Ian has honed his skills at prominent companies such as CrowdStrike, Digital Shadows, RSA, Crossbeam, and IBM, showcasing a diverse and unmatched skill set. His deep expertise covers key areas such as Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), Threat Intelligence, Secure Remote Access, Threat Hunting, and Network Security. Ian's true passion lies in cultivating talent and supporting professional development, especially for those starting their journey in the industry.

Eric Knapp is CTO of OT at OPSWAT and focuses on the organization’s industrial product engineering, product marketing and cybersecurity strategy. He previously served as Chief Engineer and Fellow at Honeywell Industrial Cyber Security. He is a recognized expert in industrial control systems cybersecurity, and is the author of “Industrial Network Security,” and co-author of “Applied Cyber Security for Smart Grids.” Eric has over 20 years of experience in Information Security, specializing in industrial automation, security analytics, and risk management in both enterprise and industrial networks. He has held leadership positions at NitroSecurity, Intel Security, and Wurldtech, and is active on numerous industry boards and committees.

Rich Springer is the Director of OT Solutions Marketing at Fortinet. In this role, Rich works alongside regional marketing teams, OT product management and OT threat researchers to promote the Fortinet Fabric of OT Solutions including network security, zero-trust, security operations and AI-powered threat intelligence for IT/OT converged and OT market segments. Previously, Rich was the Head of Industrial Cyber Strategy & Development for Tripwire managing the Industrial cyber product business for Belden, including the Hirschmann and Tripwire product lines. While evolving in the business of cyber security software and hardware development, Rich provides an operational background as a prior global head of SCADA in wind energy and across various roles in the semiconductor industry and the submarine nuclear Navy. He has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Oregon State University and resides in Portland, Oregon. Rich is excited to lead, educate, and develop network and cyber security solutions for his customers and global cyber community.

N/A