CanadianSME Small Business Podcast

From Controls to Control: The Governance Imperative in OT / Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by SK Uddin. Today we explore the world of Industrial Cybersecurity and how businesses can safeguard critical infrastructure in an increasingly connected environment.

Our guest is Denrich Sananda, Managing Partner and Senior Consultant at Arista Cyber, a Harvard Business School alumnus and member of the ISA 62443 standard committee. Denrich and his team specialize in protecting Industrial Control Systems by ensuring cybersecurity, reliability, and uptime work in harmony.

Key Highlights

1. Governance & Standards: Denrich explains why frameworks like IEC 62443 and NIST CSF 2.0 are essential in OT environments.
    
2. Leadership & Turnaround: He shares the key mindset shift that drove a major multi million euro corporate turnaround.
    
3. Cybersecurity & Safety: Denrich breaks down how Arista Cyber unites cybersecurity, reliability, and functional safety.
    
4. Resilience Roadmaps: He outlines layered security approaches like the Purdue Model and Industrial Threat Detection.
    
5. Global Vision: Denrich discusses TÜV certification and Arista Cyber’s long term mission to protect global critical infrastructure.

Special Thanks to Our Partners:

• UPS: https://solutions.ups.com/ca-beunstoppable.html?WT.mc_id=BUSMEWA
• Google: https://www.google.ca/
• A1 Global College: https://a1globalcollege.ca/
• ADP Canada: https://www.adp.ca/en.aspx

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Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as direct financial or business advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.