OT Security Expert Platform

 

Cyber security within the industrial sector is complex and unlike other sectors. The impact of OT systems failures is huge and it often takes a long time to get processes back up-to-speed. To stay ahead of cybercriminals, sharing knowledge, exchanging experiences, and collaboration within the sector is very important. That is why the 'Industrial Platform Cyber Security (IPCS)' was established in 2014, and Security Delta (HSD) has fulfilled the role of secretary  since 2024. 

 

 

What is the 'Industrial Platform Cyber Security' (IPCS)?

IPCS is an active community of professionals who share the same goal: strengthening the cyber security of industrial automation and control systems to increase the safety of our critical infrastructures. Sharing knowledge and working together are key to the community. The community comprises around 40 experts who meet twice a year for inspiring meetings. In addition, working groups meet frequently and communicate with each other via the platform. 

 

Community objectives:

• Exchange of information and experiences between members within the platform
• Sounding board for relevant topics
• Promote the implementation of cyber security
• Support in standards development, primarily within IEC
• Stay up to date with the latest standards and technology

 

What to expect from this platform?

• A professional network and discussion opportunities with fellow stakeholders and specialists.
• Following new developments closely, enabling participants to anticipate.
• Influence through participation in international standards development projects.
• Two meetings per year.

 

For whom?

IPCS targets a wide range of professionals, including engineers, IT specialists, managers, and security experts involved in OT integrated with communication networks. It also targets professionals responsible for the security of industrial automation and control systems, such as C-level executives, managers, engineers, and operators.

 

Join IPCS!

The platform welcomes experts with demonstrable experience in the OT domain who wish to join. For more information, please contact Frank van Summeren at ipcs@securitydelta.nl.

 

Publications

To encourage knowledge sharing, IPCS also develops its white papers, reports, etc. Various working groups are active for this purpose. View recent publication below. For a complete overview, go to Security Insight/OT-security