Cybersecurity attacks on critical national infrastructures are growing at an alarming rate. Successful attacks can be devastating, disrupting financial services, utilities, transportation systems, and other essential infrastructure. To counter these threats, many governments and related agencies are seeking methods to better measure, monitor, and investigate the cybersecurity risks of nation states and their critical infrastructure companies.
Our conversation with Leo Simonovich, Vice President and Global Head, Industrial Cyber and Digital Security at Siemens Energy zeroes in on the importance of securing the energy value chain and why fighting cybercrime hinges on solid supply chain security, advance recovery plans and an adept energy cyber security partner. Leo also touched on Siemens Energy’s recently launched Cyber Security Operating Center in Malaysia, a move that will position the country as a hub for cyber defense technology in the Asia Pacific region.
During the conversation, Leo also:
- Unpacked the threats faced by energy from bad actors
- Touched on what sets Siemens Energy’s solutions apart from its competitors
- Spoke about what companies can do to secure their critical infrastructure
- Highlighted how Siemens Energy has helped its customers maintain their cybersecurity posture
- Deep dived into the reasons why CEOs and board members must make cybersecurity a priority across their organization
Guest: Leo Simonovich, Vice President and Global Head, Industrial Cyber and Digital Security at Siemens Energy
Host: Brian Fernandez
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