Leveling up your OT Cybersecurity Program
Join Stephen and Kirsten Turnbull as they draw on their experience across more than a hundred OT environments to discuss the mindset they have when approaching OT cybersecurity, how the attack surface and threat landscape are changing, and where they see opportunities to take your program to the next level. Learn how about gaps are attackers exploiting, how AI is and isn't entering the conversation, and how organizations are succeeding at enabling their teams to better protect the systems and assets that matter most.
"Kirsten Turnbull is a leading OT Cybersecurity Specialist recognized for her expertise in safeguarding the critical systems that power modern society. With deep experience across industrial environments, operational technology, and mission‑critical infrastructure, she is known for bringing clarity, strategy, and resilience to some of the most complex security challenges facing organizations today."
"Stephen Mathezer is a seasoned security leader with over 25 years of experience helping organizations navigate complex cybersecurity challenges across enterprise and industrial environments. As head of iON’s Service Delivery team, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to help clients strengthen their security posture and make informed, risk based decisions. With a strong foundation in network and operating system internals, Stephen has architected and led large scale security programmes spanning IT and OT, and is widely recognised for his leadership in Industrial Control System (ICS) security, including securing and segmenting SCADA, DCS, and PCS networks in critical infrastructure environments. His experience spans incident response, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, and penetration testing, supported by years of leading high performing security teams. A trusted advisor and recognised thought leader, Stephen excels at translating technical complexity into business aligned security strategies, and continues to shape the next generation of practitioners through teaching, mentorship, and industry engagement. He is a SANS Certified Instructor and holds the prestigious GIAC Security Expert (GSE) certification."