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: 🔄 The critical role of IT-OT translators in preventing communication and security gaps. 🔐 The importance of ISA/IEC 62443 standards as a unifying cybersecurity framework. 🌐 How IT-OT convergence can succeed through clear governance and shared accountability. 🎓 The need to balance practical experience with formal certification in cybersecurity. 🤖 The growing role of AI and robotics in industrial systems and ISA’s AI assistant, MIMO. 🌍 ISA’s global engagement and the value of volunteering to advance the automation community.🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Scott’s vision

Join us for a special live session 🎙️ with Mohammed AlDabbous, a leading expert with over 15 years in OT and OT cybersecurity!Currently the Director of Solutions Engineering at Industrial Defender, Mohammed brings a wealth of experience from his roles at Invictux, Nozomi Networks, and Honeywell.We’ll be discussing OT security trends, real-world challenges, and advice for the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.