"Securing Manufacturing IT & OT: A Practical Approach to Zero Trust"
Webinar Event
September 23, 2025 at 9:00 am (Pacific) / 12:00 pm (Eastern)
Manufacturing organizations face unique cybersecurity challenges as IT and OT environments converge. From ransomware targeting production systems, to IP theft of proprietary designs and processes, to the risks posed by remote vendors and engineers, traditional perimeter defenses are no longer enough.
Join us for this in-depth webinar discussion where we’ll explore how Zero Trust principles can be applied to secure manufacturing environments without disrupting operations or requiring costly re-architecture. You’ll learn how to protect sensitive OT assets, safeguard intellectual property, and enable secure remote access...all while reducing cyber risk and strengthening compliance.
Key Takeaways
- The new OT threat landscape: Why manufacturing networks are top targets for ransomware and nation-state actors.
- Zero Trust for IT/OT environments: Practical steps to segment, isolate, and protect production systems without downtime.
- Protecting intellectual property (IP): How to safeguard CAD files, production data, and trade secrets with fine-grained controls.
- Secure remote access for vendors & engineers: Enable encrypted, identity-based access without exposing your network.
Who Should Attend
- CIOs, CTOs, IT Directors, CISOs, and IT/OT security leaders in manufacturing
- Operations and plant managers concerned about production uptime and data security
- Compliance and risk managers seeking stronger safeguards for sensitive IP
Date of session:
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time of session:
9:00 am (Pacific) / 12:00 pm (Eastern)
Register on GoToWebinar:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6864170177502157662
Abstract:
Securing Manufacturing IT & OT: A Practical Approach to Zero Trust
Presented by:
Scott Alldridge, a Certified Chief Information Security Officer (CCISO), ITIL expert, and Harvard Certified in Technology and Privacy, holds an MBA in Cybersecurity from IEU and is a distinguished leader with over 30 years of experience in IT management and cybersecurity, specializing in the protection of critical IT systems that businesses rely on today.
As CEO of IP Services, Scott has played a pivotal role in delivering advanced managed IT and cybersecurity solutions across diverse industries. His strategic application of the TotalControl™ framework aligns technology investments with business goals, ensuring enhanced cybersecurity, operational excellence, and resilience.
In his role as President of the IT Process Institute (ITPI), Scott co-authored the renowned VisibleOps book series, with over 400,000 copies sold globally. His expertise spans IT management, cybersecurity, risk management, regulatory compliance, and cloud computing. Scott is also recognized as a thought leader in modern cybersecurity strategies, including Zero Trust and Integrity Management, both crucial for safeguarding today's complex IT environments.
Through his leadership, Scott has guided organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity postures and navigating the complexities of today's threat landscape. His contributions, including white papers, keynote addresses, and innovative frameworks, continue to shape the cybersecurity industry and influence best practices for protecting essential IT systems.
Nathanael Iversen, as Zentera’s Chief Evangelist, helps prospects and customers understand how segmentation, identity, and device posture apply to securing data centers, cloud, user, and OT systems. He has over two decades of customer-facing experience, with a broad background in networking, security, and virtualization.
Nathanael has held positions in systems engineering, product management, and technical marketing and has experience with enterprise data centers and telecommunications provider networks. He began his career designing and implementing large-scale data centers for the U.S. Air Force.
Nathanael holds a degree in Communication Systems Design from the Community College of the Air Force.