Jim and Dino dive deep into the intricate world of IT and OT convergence, exploring the unseen challenges and silent variables that permeate the manufacturing floor. From the metaphorical porcupines of IT issues to the invisible activities within plant walls, the discussion unveils the criticality of aligning IT and OT for robust industrial control system security. They also navigate through the complexities of managing varied technologies across different plants, especially in the context of mergers and acquisitions, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the delicate balancing act of thinking globally while acting locally in manufacturing cybersecurity. Chapters: 00:00:00 Exploring IT and OT Convergence in Industrial Cybersecurity00:04:37 Navigating Equipment Lifecycles: The IT and OT Dilemma00:10:22 Behind Plant Walls: Understanding Network Connections in Manufacturing00:12:45 Securing Industrial Controls: The Value of Dedicated OT Firewalls00:16:32 Importance of focusing on all layers of the OSI Model00:20:54 Decoding the Tech Enigma: Cybersecurity Governance and the C-Suite00:21:44 The CFO Discovering Hidden Industrial Plant Floor Assets Story00:23:25 The Cornerstone of Cybersecurity: Maintaining Accurate IT Inventory in Manufacturing Links And Resources: Velta TechnologyDino Busalachi on LinkedInJim Cook on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedIn Thanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts, and leave us a review!