Why OT matters in Europe
Operational Technology (OT) secures the systems that keep Europe running, from energy grids and water management to manufacturing, logistics and maritime operations. As IT and OT environments increasingly converge, industrial systems are becoming more connected, and more exposed.
Ransomware attacks on production lines, supply chain disruptions, and geopolitical threats targeting critical infrastructure have made OT security a board-level priority across Europe. At the same time, regulations such as NIS2 are increasing pressure on organisations to strengthen resilience and visibility within industrial environments.
That is why OT is introduced as a dedicated theme at Cybersec Europe, featuring an OT pavilion with dedicated OT solution providers, a big selection of sessions and experts addressing industrial cybersecurity, ICS protection and critical infrastructure resilience.
Operational Technology sessions at Cybersec Europe
Below you'll find the first OT speakers, and more are on the way! Keep checking this page or register for free to stay up to date.
Ken Munro
Pen testing – connected devices (CRA, IoT & OT)
Ken Munro (Pen Test Partners) explores why “the S in IoT stands for Security.” This session dives into real-world vulnerabilities in connected devices and OT environments, demonstrating how insecure embedded systems and industrial assets can become entry points for attackers. Expect practical examples from penetration testing in OT and connected infrastructures.
Yves van Seters
All Hands on Tech – From Ships to Shore
Yves van Seters focuses on securing operational environments across maritime and industrial ecosystems. The session addresses how technology, people and process must work together to secure distributed OT environments — from vessels to onshore infrastructure — highlighting operational resilience in complex, real-world settings.
Daniel Du Seuil
From Innovation to Resilience: How Flanders…
Daniel Du Seuil (Blauwe Cluster) examines how regional innovation ecosystems contribute to maritime and critical infrastructure security. The session connects innovation, public-private collaboration and OT resilience strategies, showing how industrial security evolves from R&D to operational protection.
Nick Peeters
Why Most OT Incidents Get Worse After They’re Detected
A deep dive into OT and ICS incident response. This session explores why traditional IT playbooks often fail in operational environments, and how improper response strategies can escalate damage. Practical guidance will be shared on containment, visibility and operational continuity.
OT Pavilion
At Cybersec Europe, we are proud to introduce a dedicated OT Pavilion: the central meeting point for professionals focused on securing Operational Technology (OT) and industrial environments. As IT and OT continue to converge, resilience within industrial systems and critical infrastructure has never been more important.
The following organisations have confirmed their participation in the OT Pavilion so far:
- Vinçotte-Kiwa
- Equans
- Soterics
- MCG – Technobel
- dehenken ltd
- Secamo
- Siemens
Together, they will showcase their expertise in OT security, industrial safety, and critical infrastructure protection, making the OT Pavilion a key hub for knowledge sharing, innovation, and high-level networking on the exhibition floor.