Do We Need IT-OT Convergence or Just Better Cooperation?
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Panel for Upcoming CS4CA Europe London Event Discusses Collaboration, Integration
The move toward IT-OT convergence has been underway for years, but cybersecurity continues to be an obstacle. While they may work together, OT teams have their own set of tools and are industry-focused. Their IT counterparts have a cross-industry view of the security landscape.
See Also: From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Operational Efficiency Through IT-OT Integration
In a panel discussion in advance of the CS4CA Europe London Conference (Sept. 30 – Oct. 1, 2025), three panelists – Marcin Szczepanik, head of information security at Electricity North West Ltd., Claudio Sangaletti, OT Security leader at Medmix and Trish McGill, chief cyber security strategist at a global manufacturing firm – emphasized the human element of convergence.
“If our teams aren’t cooperating, then convergence is just a buzzword,” McGill said. “If you look at current cyberthreats, they aren’t waiting for any kind of harmony. They exploit any fragmentation including human fragmentation.”
In this video interview with Information Security Media Group, Szczepanik, Sangaletti and McGill discussed:
- How attackers exploit the gaps between OT and IT teams;
- How understanding differing priorities can help foster collaboration among teams;
- Why working together doesn’t mean integration of teams or tools.
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About the Speakers
Szczepanik is a cybersecurity leader with OT and IT experience across various industries including energy, automotive, retails, chemicals, utilities, nuclear, manufacturing and recruitment.
Sangaletti is an innovative technical manager with over 25 years of expertise in systems optimization, project leadership and effective team management, and is a pioneer in digitalization, orchestrating seamless digital transformations tailored to specific business goals.
With over 20 years of experience in corporate, financial, oil and gas, chemical, manufacturing, government, military and technology – in domestic and international settings – McGill is considered a leading trusted advisor and senior subject matter expert in IT/OT cybersecurity and compliance worldwide.
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