3 Considerations When Aligning Organizational Structure to IT/OT Governance

Over the last few years, the majority of large enterprises have come a long way in defining their operational technology (OT) governance strategies and making meaningful advances in risk reduction. Technology innovations aside, the top success factors I’ve observed are the way in which governance programs are structured and executed. Most significant is the guiding principle that organizational structure drives strategy. 

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Cyber Safety for Summer Vacation

Let’s get back to summer travel.

My original title for this byline was “Hack for the Holidays,” but I decided that my ever-friendly content editor would likely reject the thought – however, the statement does highlight an area we should all consider.

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How Technology Can Think Globally and Act Locally to Inform Global Cyber Policies

As a cybersecurity professional, I appreciate the impact that cyber policy can have on the adoption of and effective utilization of technology. We see this working today in very advanced, mature industries. In the automotive industry, policies around safety for instance, have done wonders to reduce the number of injuries resulting from an accident. Likewise, policies for manufacturing and chemical production help reduce the risk associated with handling dangerous chemicals.

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