Key points
- The event runs October 13 and 14 across APAC, EMEA, and Americas time zones.
- Sessions focus on translating frameworks into actionable decisions for critical infrastructure.
- Speakers include utility CISOs, plant managers, and independent security consultants.
Security teams should register for Industrial Cyber Days 2026 to examine how critical infrastructure operators manage cyber risk. The fully virtual event begins October 13 and continues through October 14, offering regional blocks for APAC, EMEA, and the Americas. According to Industrial Cyber, the program targets practitioners, engineers, and leaders who support essential services globally.
In plain English
The conference addresses the difficulty of converting standards and regulations into clear operational decisions. Organizers note that having many frameworks does not automatically create effective security postures. The goal is to help teams make prioritized choices before an incident forces reactive measures. This approach requires input from various roles within an organization, not just cybersecurity staff.
The background
Hosted by Industrial Cyber and Takepoint Research, the event features diverse speakers including utility CISOs, a plant manager, and a sector CERT specialist. The APAC session opens with a discussion between Justin Nga of Powercor and Jonathon Gordon of Takepoint Research. They argue that cyber risk is often a symptom of broader business and technology decisions rather than the primary cause.
What changes now
The agenda includes a panel moderated by Peter Jackson of Dragos and SANS, featuring Andrew West of Integral SCADA and Koyel Ghosh. They discuss how a narrow focus on assets ignores the broader impact of operational technology failures. When systems stop, effects reach partners, customers, and downstream operations. The event emphasizes that controls multiplying faster than management capacity become risks themselves.
What to do and how to stay safe: Industrial Cyber
- Review current compliance frameworks to identify where they stretch resources without adding value.
- Assess whether security controls are multiplying faster than your team’s ability to manage them.
- Engage non-security stakeholders, such as plant managers, in cyber risk decision-making processes.
- Monitor the virtual sessions for insights on balancing maturity levels across different organizational units.
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Frequently asked questions
When does Industrial Cyber Days 2026 start?
The event begins on October 13 for APAC and EMEA regions, with the Americas block on October 14.
Who is hosting the conference?
Industrial Cyber hosts the event in collaboration with Takepoint Research.
What is the main theme of the opening session?
The opening discussion argues that cyber risk is often a symptom of wider business and technology decisions.
