Learn what OT security teams must do to stay current in their cyber physical security organizational practices.
Tuesday, 4 March 2025 │ 12:30-1:30pm EST

For many years OT security was handled by the OT team. Security by obscurity was the name of the game. But this is no longer sufficient. OT systems such as ICS and IoT have converged to what is called Cyber-Physical Security. Organizations in manufacturing, energy and utilities, and shipping and logistics, among others have been dragged into the IT and cybersecurity world, much to their chagrin. Join us to learn:
• what is cyber physical security
• what do OT security teams need to do to stay current
• what are the steps organizations can take to ensure a smooth transition to the new normal
Speaker Bio
Jeffrey Wheatman - SVP, Cyber Risk Strategist, Black Kite
A strategic thought leader with extensive expertise in security and cyber risk management, Jeffrey Wheatman is regarded as a foremost expert in guiding Fortune 500 companies and public sector clients in connection with their cybersecurity and risk management programs. In his current capacity as SVP, Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite, Jeffrey has been tasked with raising awareness of the enterprise-wide risk impacts of third-party risk, both in the digital and traditional supply chain and supporting the strategic vision of the executive leadership team and investors.
Previously, Jeffrey spent 16 years as a VP/Advisor in Cybersecurity and Risk Management for Gartner. Jeffrey has extensive experience engaging with executive leaders and board members. Jeffrey has prepared security and risk leaders to present before a board; he has reviewed and advised on upwards of 500 board presentations and briefed 60+ boards of directors to understand their role in managing cyber risk. He is a frequent speaker at national conferences.