Bridging the Gap: Unlock the Power of OT Skills in the Digital Age
Cisco, Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
Imagine this: A major manufacturing plant grinds to a halt. Not because of a mechanical failure, but because of a sophisticated cyberattack targeting its Operational Technology (OT) systems. Production lines stop, critical infrastructure is compromised, and the financial and reputational damage is immense. This isn't a hypothetical scenario; it's a growing reality.
As Skills and Training Product Managers at Cisco, we see firsthand the increasing vulnerability of OT environments and the urgent need for professionals who understand both OT and IT. The convergence of these two worlds is no longer a future trend, it's happening now, driving innovation, optimizing processes, and enhancing safety in critical infrastructure and industrial environments. But this convergence also introduces new security risks.