2026 Event Schedule

Abstract

GenAI is a fast-approaching reality across all aspects of business including industrial operations. In power utilities, managing safety and reliability while securing these industrial environments can be impacted when modern technology is added to the environment. 

In an ideal world, cybersecurity for utilities would function effortlessly in the background, allowing organizations to focus on their core operations. However, as utilities accelerate their digital transformation and adapt to an evolving regulatory environment, predicting and managing cyber risks becomes increasingly challenging.

The proliferation of new devices, platforms, and applications—layered on top of existing legacy systems—greatly expands the attack surface. This heightened complexity demands vigilant monitoring and robust protection strategies. As a result, organizations often encounter tension between meeting stringent security requirements, maintaining operational efficiency, and the initiatives to modernize.

Peer-to-Peer Discussion Overview

This peer session is designed to provide practical insights into bridging threat intelligence, security technologies, and real-world operational experience. The discussion will explore how organizations can navigate cybersecurity risks effectively, ensuring that technological advancement, like GenAI, are leveraged without unnecessary limitations.

Key topics will include strategies for maintaining NERC-CIP compliance and implementing cybersecurity frameworks that safeguard both modern and legacy industrial environments.

Sponsored by Fortinet