In a world of advancing technological progress, the role of cybersecurity governance across OT (operational technology) and ICS (industrial control systems) environments has emerged as imperative. Industrial organizations are required to cover the gap between governance and dynamically changing regulatory standards, keeping up with an ever-changing environment of standards. An important challenge lies in being at the forefront of emerging regulations, which involves encouraging a culture of ongoing learning through periodic training sessions and workshops for employees to educate and equip them.
Standards such as ISA/IEC 62443 cybersecurity standards and the NIST cybersecurity framework offer a platform for best practices, allowing organizations to maximize resilience against cyberattacks while protecting operations. Finding the right balance between cybersecurity and operational effectiveness is essential for organizations while adopting security procedures that need to be integrated into daily work processes in such a manner as not to hamper productivity.
Leadership has a central role in reinforcing cybersecurity governance. Executives should lead initiatives to…
