Show Notes
In this episode of Energy Talks, OMICRON Cybersecurity Expert Simon Rommer launches an essential new mini-series focused on operational technology (OT) cybersecurity countermeasures in the power industry. Instead of just chasing the latest tech trends or treating security like a generic checklist, this series takes a step back to ask a fundamental question: Countermeasures—what for, and against what?
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