(This lecture follows the AGM of South Wales Region)

This lecture explores how cybersecurity in industry is evolving from a reactive, fear‑driven concern into a practical, embedded business function.

 
Historically, cyber risk in industrial environments was dominated by fear—fear of catastrophic shutdowns, safety incidents, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. High‑profile attacks and complex technical language reinforced the idea that cyber was an uncontrollable threat, handled only by specialists and considered separate from core operations.



This presentation will discuss:
 
- Understanding real risk rather than hypothetical worst‑case  scenarios

- Bridging the gap between IT, OT, and operational leadership

- Designing cyber security into systems, processes, and supply chains, not bolting it on

- Proportionate controls that support productivity, safety, and compliance

- Resilience and recovery as business priorities, not just technical objectives

AGM start: 6:00pm
Lecture event start: 6.30pm

This lecture explores how cybersecurity in industry is evolving from a reactive, fear‑driven concern into a practical, embedded business function.

Historically, cyber risk in industrial environments was dominated by fear—fear of catastrophic shutdowns, safety incidents, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. High‑profile attacks and complex technical language reinforced the idea that cyber was an uncontrollable threat, handled only by specialists and considered separate from core operations.

This lecture explores how cybersecurity in industry is evolving from a reactive, fear‑driven concern into a practical, embedded business function.

Historically, cyber risk in industrial environments was dominated by fear—fear of catastrophic shutdowns, safety incidents, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. High‑profile attacks and complex technical language reinforced the idea that cyber was an uncontrollable threat, handled only by specialists and considered separate from core operations.