Air Gapped! The Myth of Securing OT – Thomas Johnson – CSP #172
The terminology of ICS has morphed into OT (Operational Technology) security; however many organizations are lacking in addressing the OT security controls. As some companies talk about air gapping as the primary method of securing OT, the reality is many times true air gapping does not exist. Join us as we discuss why these gaps occur and what needs to be done to secure OT.
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Guest
Thomas Johnson – TJ – Currently leads the cybersecurity teams in the US market for a large consulting firm, he also acts as a security advisor to highly regulated organizations and firms that are considered critical infrastructure.
TJ has held various leadership positions in private enterprise and has worked with clients in many areas of cybersecurity leadership. He holds a Masters Degree in Information Technology Management from the Illinois Institute of Technology and is also an Adjunct Professor in the Cybersecurity Masters program.
Host
Todd Fitzgerald promotes CISO/CPO leadership via the SCMedia CISO STORIES weekly podcast, advisory board participation, and international speaking engagements. Todd serves as VP, Cybersecurity Strategy, Cybersecurity Collaborative. Todd authored 5 books, including #1 New Release (2024) Privacy Leader Compass: A Comprehensive Roadmap for Building and Leading Practical Privacy Programs, and #1 Best-selling (2019-2023) and 2020 CANON Cybersecurity Hall of Fame book, CISO COMPASS: Navigating Cybersecurity Leadership Challenges with Insights from Pioneers. Named 2016–17 Chicago CISO of the Year, Todd’s senior leadership positions include Northern Trust, Grant Thornton International, Ltd, ManpowerGroup, Wellpoint/National Government Services, Zeneca/Syngenta, IMS Health and American Airlines.
