IT/OT convergence with ISA President Scott Reynolds | 61
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Episode: IT/OT convergence with ISA President Scott Reynolds | 61
Pub date: 2025-12-13
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In this episode of the ICS Arabia Podcast, Scott Reynolds, President of the International Society of Automation (ISA), shares his deep insights on bridging IT and OT cybersecurity, emphasizing how collaboration and mutual understanding are key to building secure, resilient, and efficient industrial systems.Scott discusses: ð The critical role of IT-OT translators in preventing communication and security gaps. ð The importance of ISA/IEC 62443 standards as a unifying cybersecurity framework. ð How IT-OT convergence can succeed through clear governance and shared accountability. ð The need to balance practical experience with formal certification in cybersecurity. ð€ The growing role of AI and robotics in industrial systems and ISAâs AI assistant, MIMO. ð ISAâs global engagement and the value of volunteering to advance the automation community.ð§ Listen to the full episode to hear Scottâs visionÂ
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