What is covered in this episode?

I. Introduction to Operational Technology (OT)

• A. Defining Operational Technology:
• B. Key Components of OT:
• C. Understanding Industrial Control Systems (ICS):
• D. Differentiating OT and ICS:

II. The Significance of OT Security

• A. The Rising Threat Landscape:
• B. Key Security Challenges in OT:
• C. Fundamental Concepts in OT Security:

III. The Smart Factory: A Practical Illustration of OT

• A. OT in Action: T

IV. The Crucial Role of OT Protocols

• A. Understanding OT Communication:
• B. Classification of Communication Networks in OT:
• C. Deep Dive into Common OT Protocols:
• D. Security Challenges with OT Protocols:

V. The IT-OT Convergence: A New Era of Security Concerns

• A. Understanding the Convergence:
• B. Tailoring Security to Specific OT Systems:

VI. Top OT Security Challenges

• A. Real-World Challenges:
• B. Legacy System Vulnerabilities:
• C. Patch Management Gaps:
• D. Security Awareness Deficiencies:
• E. Proprietary and Obscure Protocols:

VII. Common OT Security Threats

• A. Current Threat Landscape:
• B. Ransomware Attacks:
• C. Malware and Targeted Attacks:
• D. Insider Threats:
• E. Remote Access Exploits:
• F. Denial-of-Service (DoS) Attacks:

VIII. Mitigation Strategies for OT Security

• A. Practical Security Measures:
• B. Network Segmentation:
• C. Monitoring and Detection:
• D. Asset Inventory Management:
• E. Regular Security Audits:
• F. Cross-Team Collaboration: