About this session

Industrial organizations operating large, globally distributed manufacturing environments are facing increasing cyber threats, growing IT–OT convergence, and highly heterogeneous legacy landscapes. Many are evaluating how frameworks such as IEC 62443 can be translated into practical, scalable security standards tailored to their operational realities.

This session is designed as an open, peer-level discussion on how to validate and operationalize OT security frameworks in complex manufacturing environments. Topics include conducting structured gap assessments across multiple sites, creating transparency through risk heatmaps, and aligning security findings with senior manufacturing leadership priorities.

The conversation will also explore how organizations are approaching global rollout strategies — from defining standardized processes and harmonized templates to strengthening security culture through targeted training. The focus is on sharing experiences, challenges, and lessons learned in turning OT security standards into measurable, scalable action across diverse international production networks.