Developed in the 1900s, the Purdue Model describes the relationship between end-users, business networks, control systems networks, and the security boundaries between them.
In the decades since its creation, the manner in which computing resources are used in industrial settings has changed dramatically. As a result, the lines between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) continue to blur, and are often being broken outright.
Speakers Damon Small (NCC Group Technical Director) and Carl Eshelman (SCADAfence Director of Technical Sales Engineering) will share his observations of this evolution through a real-world case study, and provide insight into how successful organizations can embrace these changes in a manner that improves efficiency without increasing risk unnecessarily.
Who Should Watch This Webinar?
The target audience is professionals who manage or integrate with Industrial Control Systems (ICS) networks, and the speaker will provide examples of why the discussion should not focus on the concepts of OT vs IT, but rather the careful utilization of data.
What's on the Agenda?
- History of the Purdue Model
- Limitations of the Model
- Economic forces driving change
- Technological forces driving change
- Case study of modified L3/L4 integration
- Convergence of OT/IT
About the speaker
Technical Director, NCC Group North America
Damon Small began his career studying music at Louisiana State University. Leveraging computer skills learned in the LSO recording studio, he became a systems administrator in the mid-1990s. In 2005, he completed a degree in Master of Science in Information Assurance from Norwich University.
Small's 25 years as a security professional have involved initiatives in healthcare, defense, aerospace, and oil & gas industries. As Technical Director at NCC Group, he works closely with consultants and clients delivering complex security assessments that meet varied business requirements.
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