In this episode of our “Automation Chat” podcast from The Journal From Rockwell Automation and Our PartnerNetwork magazine, Executive Editor Theresa Houck chats with Dave Kang, Advisory Solutions Architect at Dragos and Kamil Karmali, Senior Global Commercial Manager, Cybersecurity Services at Rockwell Automation. Get nuts-and-bolts, practical information about strengthening cybersecurity for industrial networks and systems, including:

• How ransomware attacks have evolved over the past year.
• Steps you can take to prepare for — and recover from — an attack.
• Common governance models and decision-making structures.
• 3 key considerations for developing a unified IT and OT strategy.
• Workforce needs for an effective cybersecurity strategy.
• How effective cyber hygiene and risk posture helps reduce risk of cyber incidents.
• Cybersecurity-related compliance requirements in North America and around the world.
• Why it's vital for manufacturers to have a business continuity plan.

And as always, get your family-friendly, silly Joke of the Day.

Resources from this episode:

• Blog: 6 Steps to Reduce Industrial Cybersecurity Risks.
• Q&A with Executive Editor Theresa Houck: Understanding the OT Threat Landscape Helps Manufacturers Improve Cybersecurity
• Rockwell Automation Manufacturing Industry Cybersecurity web page.
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You can also watch their discussion on YouTube at https://youtu.be/8Pm670QAO9E.

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