Episode 64
Avoiding Compliance Risks : From Audit to Action
Industrial cybersecurity is no longer an option—it’s a necessity.
Show notes
Industrial cybersecurity is no longer an option—it’s a necessity.
In this episode, Kimberly Anderson, Managing Director at UHY, joins Craig Duckworth to explore the growing cybersecurity challenges facing manufacturers and industrial operations.
They discuss the gaps in cybersecurity accountability, IT/OT entanglement, and why network segregation is still a major hurdle.
Kimberly shares insights on cyber insurance pitfalls, compliance best practices, and why businesses should move beyond "checking the box" to build a truly resilient cybersecurity program.
Whether you're facing vendor or OEM remote access risks, securing legacy systems, or navigating industrial cybersecurity regulations, this conversation provides actionable insights to help you stay in compliance and ahead of common cybersecurity pitfalls.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - Ransomware Isn’t Your Biggest Threat—Human Error Is
- 00:00:44 - Meet Kimberly Anderson: From Chemistry to Cybersecurity Leadership
- 00:01:17 - Why Technology Risk & Compliance Can’t Be Ignored in Industrial Cybersecurity
- 00:02:29 - IT/OT Security Integration: Why It’s a Struggle and How to Get It Right
- 00:03:56 - Network Segregation: The Critical Security Step Most Companies Overlook
- 00:05:42 - The IT/OT “Divorce”: Why Separating Networks is a Game-Changer
- 00:06:41 - Rushing to the Cloud? Avoid These Vendor Security Pitfalls
- 00:11:48 - Cyber Insurance Isn’t a Safety Net—Here’s What You’re Missing
- 00:14:43 - Beyond “Checking the Box”: How to Build a Resilient Cybersecurity Strategy
- 00:18:25 - Final Takeaways: Simple Steps to Strengthen Your Security Today
Links And Resources:
- Kimberly Anderson on LinkedIn
- UHY Advisors, Inc.
- Industrial Cybersecurity LinkedIn Group
- Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
- Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn
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Industrial Cybersecurity Insider brings clarity to one of the most urgent gaps in manufacturing and critical infrastructure: the divide between IT and OT. Hosts Craig and Dino talk with plant leaders, engineers, and security practitioners about protecting industrial operations in the real world — practical conversations for the people responsible for keeping production running and secure.