Decoding the IEC 62443-4-1 Standard for OT
From SecurityWeek Podcast Series - Cybersecurity Insights by SecurityWeek
May 6, 2026 · 19 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the significance of IEC 62443 standards in operational technology security with Rod Locke from Fortinet.
In this episode of the SecurityWeek Podcast, we speak with Rod Locke of Fortinet about the growing importance of IEC 62443 standards in operational technology (OT) security. The conversation explores secure-by-design principles, IEC 62443-4-1 certification, long-term security support for industrial systems, and how critical infrastructure operators can evaluate vendor security practices as IT and OT environments continue to converge. Follow SecurityWeek on LinkedIn
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Host: SecurityWeek
Guest: Rod Locke
Topics covered
- IEC 62443
- operational technology
- OT security
- secure-by-design principles
- vendor security practices
- critical infrastructure
Keywords
- IEC 62443
- OT security
- Fortinet
- certification
- industrial systems
- vendor security
- critical infrastructure
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fortinet, SecurityWeek
Books & works: IEC 62443-4-1, IEC 62443
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