In today’s increasingly connected industrial environments, cyber incidents within Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are not a question of if but when. Being prepared to lead during such an incident is critical to reducing impact and ensuring resilience. Leadership in these situations goes beyond technical knowledge, it requires clear decision making, effective communication, and an understanding of roles and responsibilities across teams.

In This Session, You’ll Learn…

• The difference between leading and managing an OT/ICS cyber incident and why that distinction matters.
• Key roles and responsibilities across technical and non-technical teams during incident response.
• Common challenges leaders face in OT/ICS incident scenarios and strategies to overcome them.
• How to prepare leaders in advance to ensure effective decision-making under pressure.
• Practical considerations for coordinating technical experts, operational staff, and executive stakeholders.

This session is perfect for...

• OT and ICS professionals seeking to strengthen their incident response preparedness.
• Security leaders and managers who may be required to lead during a cyber incident.
• Risk, compliance, or operational staff working in critical national infrastructure or energy sectors.
• Anyone responsible for ensuring organisational resilience in the face of cyber disruption.