In our second episode, we ask the question: "what is OT?", and attempt to provide an answer. Join host Ken Kully, Cyber Tech Lead at Verve Industrial, and his guests and colleagues Lance Lamont, Tyler Bergman, Doug Artze, and Drew Wintermyer as they discuss what characterizes an OT environment and OT equipment, the impact of IT/OT convergence on distinguishing one realm from the other, and how a device's usage is often the deciding factor as to whether it is an IT device…or an OT device.
Key Takeaways:
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction and sound check
00:35 – Welcome to OT After Hours
00:43 – Host introductions and background
03:40 – What is OT?
04:32 – Parallel terms: IT and OT
05:56 – Other terms: DCS, SCADA, etc.
11:43 – Hardware differences between IT and OT
14:20 – The role of context in defining OT devices
17:34 – The evolution and convergence of OT and IT
19:52 – The CIA triad and its different priorities in IT and OT
22:36 – The timeliness element in OT systems
23:30 – Engineering workstations and their classification
32:36 – The criticality of availability in OT environments
34:30 – The sensitivity of OT control systems
37:41 – Examples of OT in non-industrial settings
44:27 – The importance of physical access in OT security
46:55 – The unique challenges of healthcare OT
50:59 – Concluding thoughts on defining OT
Guest Information:
Lance Lamont: Creator and Explorer at Verve Industrial Protection, leading the research team in exploring OT devices and their security.
Tyler Bergman: Experienced in utilities and OT security with over 20 years in the industry.
Doug Artze: Operations team lead with experience in nuclear power and wastewater treatment.
Drew Wintermyer: Research team member and overseer of Verve's internal labs of OT devices.
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