Fortinet’s OT Cybersecurity Summit: Tackling Real-World Threats and Building Resilient Infrastructure | SPONSORED
On May 8, 2025, Fortinet is hosting the OT Thought Leadership Security Summit in Houston, a must-attend event for asset owners, cybersecurity professionals, and operational leaders across the energy, utilities, and critical infrastructure sectors.
As cyber threats targeting operational technology (OT) environments grow more sophisticated—driven by nation-state actors, hacktivism, and geopolitical instability—the need for collaboration, strategy, and modernized security is greater than ever. Fortinet’s Rod Locke, Director of Product Management, emphasizes the urgency: “We’re seeing real-world cyber impacts on operations, and this event is designed to provide guidance, perspective, and tools to prepare and respond.”
The summit agenda is packed with practical insights, starting with an overview of the industrial threat landscape and evolving risks (Sean Curry, Cavalry Solutions), followed by expert sessions on incident response war stories (John Simmons, Fortinet) and managing OT risk (Michael Freeman, Armis).
Key panels will explore:
- Self-assessed risk and regulatory alignment with experts from Fortinet, Dragos, Honeywell, and Huntsman International.
- Operationalizing OT resiliency with leaders from ExxonMobil, NOV, Waste Management, and the City of Euless.
- A Washington policy update with Patrick Miller from Ampyx Cyber, offering clarity on government expectations.
The day concludes with a fireside chat on cybersecurity maturity and a networking lunch—giving attendees a chance to connect with peers and thought leaders in the OT security space.
Who should attend: Asset owners, CISOs, plant managers, and OT security teams across the public and private sectors, especially in Texas and Oklahoma.
Location: Houston, TX
Time: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Sponsored by Fortinet
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