ManuSec: Cyber Security for Manufacturing

📣 Steering Committee Announcement // Join us at the Industrial Cyber Show (Las Vegas, May 20–21), the event for IT & OT security leaders eager to explore innovative, actionable cyber security strategies that go beyond industry buzzwords. With an agenda curated by a Steering Committee of industry experts, ICS 2025 is designed to provide real-world insights on the threats, trends, and innovations that matter most. Meet the experts behind the agenda and explore the detailed program at: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewzM6S_E 📍 Secure your pass today using the VIP code "VIPGUEST": 🔗 https://lnkd.in/d-PgHWxM (T&Cs Apply. For Asset-Owners Only. All registrations will be checked against eligibility criteria.) #ICS #IndustrialCyberShow #Cybersecurity #OTSecurity #CriticalInfrastructure #LasVegasEvents Dino Busalachi Cara Walls Joel Goins, MIS Armando Seay D. Scott Clayton Sachin Shah Del R. Dusty Brooks Glen Combe Emmett Moore III Dennis Murphy Mark Bristow

🎉 Thank You for Joining Us at #ManuSec Canada 2025! What an incredible 2 days of insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking! A huge thank you to all the CISOs, cyber security professionals, speakers, and sponsors who made ManuSec Canada such a success. From expert-led panels to deep-dive case studies and lively roundtable debates, we explored everything from IT-OT convergence to AI threats, insider risks, and the growing talent challenge in cyber. 💬 Want to keep the conversation going? Follow us here for more insights, speaker interviews, and updates on future events. We’re already excited for what’s next! Until next time, let’s stay secure and connected! What was your key takeaway from the event? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments! 👇 _____ Thank you to all our speakers: Olivera Zatezalo | Brian Cullen | Renjith Venugopal | Gaétan Houle | Donovan Tindill | Jeffrey de Sarno | Ali Dehghantanha | Kevin Dreyer | Anjay K. | Camille K. | Dan Lau | Owen Key | Rick Kaun | Natalie Kalinowski | Gord Howells | Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon | Goran Novkovic, PEng, PMP | Lina Dabit | Ron Arden | Kirsten Turnbull | Sandeep Lota | Shawn McBurnie | Ryan Bowery | Christian Miranda Moreira | Dr. Shri Kulkarni (Ph.D. - Cybersecurity) | Deepak Patel | Daniel Pare | Stephen Nichols 🇨🇦 | Brendan Clace | Lambert Ditner | Ashkan N. | Amin Boroumand | Bryan Ward | Ali Khan | Dr. Kayode Alawonde DIT CISSP CCSP CDPSE CRISC TOGAF SABSA-SCF PMP | Brad Olbort | Andrew Leung | Michael Brameld

🎤 Day 2 at #ManuSec Canada is off to a great start! We’re starting strong with a must-attend opening panel on one of the most pressing challenges in the cyber security world today: "Overcoming the Talent Challenge Facing IT & OT/ICS #CyberSecurity Operations". As we dive deeper into digital transformation, the gap between IT and #OTSecurity teams is only growing. In this session, we’ll be tackling some big questions: 💡How can we bridge the cultural divide between IT (confidentiality) and OT (stability) teams? 💡What strategies can we use to transfer knowledge from retiring experts to the next generation of OT security professionals? 💡What kind of curriculum changes are needed at universities to better prepare grads for OT/ICS security? 💡What does a mature OT/ICS security organization look like in 2030 as new technologies like AI, 5G, and edge computing change the game? What’s your take on the talent challenge in OT/ICS security? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Let’s keep the conversation going! ___ A big thank you to our speakers: Dr. Shri Kulkarni (Ph.D. - Cybersecurity) | Dr. Kayode Alawonde DIT CISSP CCSP CDPSE CRISC TOGAF SABSA-SCF PMP | Anjay K. | Kevin Dreyer

🎤 Day 2 at #ManuSec Canada is off to a great start! We’re starting strong with a must-attend opening panel on one of the most pressing challenges in the cyber security world today: "Overcoming the Talent Challenge Facing IT & OT/ICS #CyberSecurity Operations". As we dive deeper into digital transformation, the gap between IT and #OTSecurity teams is only growing. In this session, we’ll be tackling some big questions: 💡How can we bridge the cultural divide between IT (confidentiality) and OT (stability) teams? 💡What strategies can we use to transfer knowledge from retiring experts to the next generation of OT security professionals? 💡What kind of curriculum changes are needed at universities to better prepare grads for OT/ICS security? 💡What does a mature OT/ICS security organization look like in 2030 as new technologies like AI, 5G, and edge computing change the game? What’s your take on the talent challenge in OT/ICS security? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 Let’s keep the conversation going! ___ A big thank you to our speakers: Dr. Shri Kulkarni (Ph.D. - Cybersecurity) | Dr. Kayode Alawonde DIT CISSP CCSP CDPSE CRISC TOGAF SABSA-SCF PMP | Anjay K. | Kevin Dreyer

🗣️ Roundtables in Full Swing at #ManuSec Canada! The conversations are heating up as #CyberSecurity leaders from across the manufacturing sector sit down for one of the most dynamic parts of the summit—interactive roundtables! These small-group sessions are giving attendees the chance to deep-dive into the most urgent challenges and future-forward ideas shaping OT & IT security strategies. Here’s what’s on the table right now: 💡 "Building a Resilient OT Security Framework" - led by Stephen Nichols & Ash Niknia from Acronis 💡 "Strengthen Remote Access Security while Increasing Engineer and System Productivity" - led by Ryan Bowery from Claroty 💡 "Looking ahead to the future of AI: How Can We Best Prepare for The Threats of Tomorrow?" - led by Andrew L. (CrowdStrike) & Michael Brameld (Netskope 💡 "What Are The Product Needs for Manufacturers Right Now?" - led by Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon from ImagineQ Inc. (Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University) These conversations are where challenges meet collaboration, and where real solutions are born. If you’re here with us, which of today’s roundtables did you pulled up a chair for? Let us know! ⬇️

🗣️ Roundtables in Full Swing at #ManuSec Canada! The conversations are heating up as #CyberSecurity leaders from across the manufacturing sector sit down for one of the most dynamic parts of the summit—interactive roundtables! These small-group sessions are giving attendees the chance to deep-dive into the most urgent challenges and future-forward ideas shaping OT & IT security strategies. Here’s what’s on the table right now: 💡 "Building a Resilient OT Security Framework" - led by Stephen Nichols & Ash Niknia from Acronis 💡 "Strengthen Remote Access Security while Increasing Engineer and System Productivity" - led by Ryan Bowery from Claroty 💡 "Looking ahead to the future of AI: How Can We Best Prepare for The Threats of Tomorrow?" - led by Andrew L. (CrowdStrike) & Michael Brameld (Netskope 💡 "What Are The Product Needs for Manufacturers Right Now?" - led by Kulbir Colin Singh Dhillon from ImagineQ Inc. (Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University) These conversations are where challenges meet collaboration, and where real solutions are born. If you’re here with us, which of today’s roundtables did you pulled up a chair for? Let us know! ⬇️

🔎 Is an AI-First World Secure? That’s the question we tackled today at ManuSec Canada during a compelling case study led by Ali Dehghantanha, Founding Director - Master of Cybersecurity Leadership and Cyberpreneurship (MCLC) at the University of Guelph. In his case study, Ali broke down the very real risks that come with integrating AI into modern enterprise environments, especially within critical sectors like manufacturing. Key highlights included: 💡 Real-world examples of how 'shadow AI' is already shaping threat landscapes 💡 How adversarial attacks, disinformation, bias, and insider threats are evolving with AI 💡 Why proactive risk evaluation is non-negotiable in today’s cybersecurity planning 💡 A structured approach for identifying and mitigating AI-specific risks Attendees walked away with a deeper understanding of how to strengthen their posture in the face of emerging AI threats—and how to turn risk into resilience. 📍 Stay tuned for more insights from the summit—and if you’re attending, let us know your key takeaways using #ManuSec.

🔥 The energy is buzzing in #ManuSec Canada's networking area After a first set of insightful sessions, it’s time for a well-deserved break for even better opportunity to connect! Attendees are grabbing coffee, recharging, and diving into conversations with fellow CISOs, VPs, and Heads of #CyberSecurity from across Canada’s leading #Manufacturing organisations. What’s been your key takeaway so far? Let us know in the comments! 👇 This is also your time to connect with our A-list sponsors: 💡 Presenting Sponsors // Zero Networks | Verve | Palo Alto Networks | Fasoo | Dragos, Inc. | Fortinet | Zscaler | DeNexus 💡 Associate Sponsor // Nozomi Networks 💡 Spotlight Sponsors // WSP | Security Compass 💡 Dinner Sponsor // Hitachi Vantara 💡 Breakfast Sponsor // Tenable 💡 Lanyard Sponsor // Armis 💡 Roundtable Sponsors // Acronis | Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University | Claroty | Netskope & CrowdStrike 💡 Technology Sponsor // Powerland & HPE Aruba Networking 💡 Tote Bag Sponsor // CyVault™

🔴 Kicking things off with a powerful opening panel at #ManuSec Canada! We’ve just wrapped up our first session of the summit: “How Can We Ensure Security Through Our Production Plants In Light Of IT-OT Convergence?” An incredible group of experts took the stage to explore one of the most pressing challenges facing manufacturers today: how to secure increasingly connected, automated production environments. Topics explored included: 🔹 How to secure legacy systems now tied to enterprise IT 🔹 Bridging the cultural divide between IT and OT teams 🔹 Building communication strategies that truly work 🔹 Lessons learned from failed IT/OT convergence efforts 🔹 And what role emerging tech—AI, Quantum, Edge—will play moving forward This conversation set the tone for two days of deep-dive #CyberSecurity discussions, practical strategies, and peer collaboration. 📍 Stay tuned for more highlights from the ManuSec Canada Summit! ____ A huge thank you to our panellists: Dr. Shri Kulkarni (Ph.D. - Cybersecurity) | Dr. Kayode Alawonde DIT CISSP CCSP CDPSE CRISC TOGAF SABSA-SCF PMP | Goran Novkovic, PEng, PMP | Sandeep Lota

🚀 We’re live in Toronto for #ManuSec Canada Summit 2025! The doors have just opened, and we’re thrilled to welcome 100+ IT & OT security leaders from across Canada for 2 days of learning, collaboration, and innovation in manufacturing #CyberSecurity. With speakers from Ontario Power Generation, Sofina Foods Inc., TTC, and more, the conversations around IT-OT convergence, digital transformation, and cyber resilience are just getting started. 📍 Stay tuned for insights, speaker highlights, and snapshots from the day right here! 📸 If you’re joining us in person, don’t forget to tag us in your photos and use #ManuSec. 🔍 What session are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!"