Attendees Enjoy OT Cybersecurity Summit in Brussels

Industry professionals connected at the OT Cybersecurity Summit in Brussels

ISA OT Cybersecurity Summit 2025 Sets New Industrial Defense Benchmark

A Premier Gathering for Industrial Security

The International Society of Automation hosted its third annual OT Cybersecurity Summit. This event took place in Brussels from June 18-21, 2025. It has become the leading event for industrial cybersecurity. Professionals gather to discuss ISA/IEC 62443 standards. These standards are crucial for securing critical infrastructure.

Uniting Global Cybersecurity Experts

Attendees from around the world praised the event’s collaborative environment. Nasser Al Alawi from Oman highlighted its unique value. He noted that ISA events blend experts with newcomers. Everyone speaks the same language about automation security. Participants gain immediate actionable insights from peers.

Deep-dive sessions covered threat intelligence and supply chain security

Hands-On Learning Through Immersive Training

A virtual escape room provided unique hands-on training. Visco’s team developed this immersive experience. It simulated a ransomware attack on offshore oil and gas facilities. Many attendees called this a standout feature. The exercise demonstrated complex cyber-physical risks effectively.

Key Insights from Industry Leaders

Daily keynote sessions offered valuable perspectives. Bola Adesina discussed AI governance and ethics. She emphasized the human element of cybersecurity. We protect people from people, not systems from systems. This reframes the cybersecurity mission fundamentally.

Practical Advice for Immediate Action

John Fitzpatrick of Lab539 focused on OT resilience. ISA President Scott Reynolds gave pragmatic supply chain advice. He urged professionals to start somewhere immediately. Begin with a passive asset inventory today. Securing 90% now beats waiting for perfect funding.

Advancing OT Security Standards

ISAGCA and ISASecure programs were key sponsors. They elevated discussions on international standards. ISAGCA released two important white papers. These documents bridge IT and OT security frameworks effectively.

New Certification Program Announced

ISASecure unveiled its forthcoming ACSSA program. This demonstrates site compliance with ISA/IEC 62443. It fills a significant gap in OT cybersecurity. The program will likely become a global standard soon.

Hands-On Workshops and Training

The ICS4ICS program conducted emergency response workshops. ISA offered popular training courses as add-ons. These included IC32 and IC33 courses. They provide deep knowledge of ISA/IEC 62443 standards.

Looking Ahead to Prague 2026

The next summit moves to Prague in June 2026. Attendees consistently rate this as a must-attend event. It offers unparalleled networking and learning opportunities. Professionals discover new technologies and best practices here.

Building Your Security Foundation

The summit’s lessons are immediately applicable. Inaction represents the greatest risk today. Start with passive network monitoring projects. Build accurate control system asset inventories. This supports ISA/IEC 62443 compliance directly.