S2 E5: Evolving Vendor and Integrator Cybersecurity in ICS/OT

About this episode

The episode discusses the strategic importance of selecting and managing cybersecurity vendors and integrators in ICS/OT environments.

Selecting and managing ICS/OT cybersecurity vendors and integrators isn’t just a procurement step - it’s a strategic decision that shapes resilience, compliance, and long-term security outcomes. The best approach depends on organization size, resources, and security objectives. In this episode, Don and Tom are joined by Saltanat Mashirova, OT Cybersecurity Lead at CPX and OTCEP member with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. Salt brings deep global expertise across cybersecurity risk assessments (csHAZOP), ISA/IEC 62443 compliance, OT/ICS product development, governance, training, and the integration of both brownfield and greenfield assets. They’ll also dive into how these challenges play out in industries like oil & gas, mining, energy, manufacturing, and more - where vendor and integrator choices can directly impact both safety and business outcomes. Salt shares her perspective as an industry-recognized leader, speaker, and award-winner (Top 40 Under 40 in Cybersecurity, SC Media “Women to Watch,” and more), with experience guiding global projects and engaging with everyone from engineers to CEOs. 📢 This is a rare opportunity to hear practical insights on navigating…

People in this episode

Hosts: Don, Tom

Guest: Saltanat Mashirova

Topics covered

• ICS cybersecurity
• OT cybersecurity
• vendor management
• integrator selection
• compliance
• risk assessment
• industry challenges

Keywords

• ICS
• OT
• cybersecurity
• vendors
• integrators
• risk assessments
• compliance
• industry challenges
• safety
• business outcomes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CPX, Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, ISA/IEC 62443

Places: Singapore, oil & gas, mining, energy, manufacturing

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