SCADA applications are responsible for far more than facilitating real-time process monitoring and alarm management. The process history they compile over time is critical to providing the data-driven insights that industry relies on when optimizing their systems to control costs, maximize uptime and increase the life of infrastructure. Modern SCADA systems must ensure data is safe, relevant and easily shareable with a company’s own team or third-party reporting solutions, business systems and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms.

Control Amplified talked to Chris Little, media relations director, Trihedral Engineering, about straightforward principles to ensure that your SCADA data is ready to go to work.

While cybersecurity threats targeting critical infrastructure, particularly focusing on the vulnerabilities of operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS).mostly originate on the business or IT side, there’s increasing concern about attacks crossing into OT, which could result in catastrophic consequences, especially in centralized systems like utilities. Michael Welch, managing director from MorganFranklin Cyber, discusses how Volt Typhoon and other attacks are living off the land, and lying in wait.

In this episode, we sit down with Imran Husain, Chief Information Security Officer at MillerKnoll, as he discusses the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats in the manufacturing sector. Imran explores the challenges that arise as manufacturing increasingly integrates with online technologies and IoT, highlighting the unique vulnerabilities posed by legacy systems and operational technology (OT). He shares insights on high-profile incidents like the Norsk Hydro ransomware attack, emphasizing the importance of cyber resilience, data backup, and incident recovery. Imran also offers a candid look at why critical tasks like backing up data are often neglected, the complexities of securing aging infrastructure, and the need for creative solutions such as network segmentation and IT/OT convergence.

A dedicated and trusted senior Cyber security professional, Imran Husain has over 22 years of Fortune 1000 experience that covers a broad array of domains which includes risk management, cloud security, SecDevOps, AI Security and OT Cyber practices. A critical, action-oriented leader Imran brings strategic and technical expertise with a proven ability to build cyber program to be proactive in their threat detection, identifying and engaging in critical areas to the business while upholding their security posture. He specializes in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Distribution focusing on how to best use security controls and processes to maximize coverage and reduce risk in a complex multi-faceted environment. A skilled communicator and change agent with bias to action who cultivates an environment of learning and creative thinking, Imran champions open communication and collaboration to empower and inspire teams to exceed in their respective cyber commitments. He is currently the Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at MillerKnoll, a publicly traded American company that produces office furniture, equipment, and home furnishings.