Kent Chou
Kent Chou
Solution Engineer, North Asia
OPSWAT

Kent Chou from OPSWAT has over 15 years of professional consulting experience in the field of information security, coupled with expertise as a cybersecurity technical specialist.

Kent excels in system integration applications, planning, security incident handling, analysis, and various areas including network security applications, industrial control security, and zero trust architecture. Prior to joining OPSWAT, Kent served as the Chief Technical Consultant for Symantec Greater China, overseeing consulting services such as the implementation of diverse information security solutions and security incident handling.

SPEECH
5/16 (Thu.) 10:15 - 10:45 7F 703 OT Security Forum
Anticipating ICS Security: The Synergy Between CSF 2.0 and Emerging Technologies

Looking ahead to ICS (Industrial Control System) security, it is crucial to consider the evolving technology and threat landscape. In this regard, the framework proposed by NIST, known as CSF 2.0, and the interaction with other emerging technologies are of paramount importance. CSF 2.0 is a widely used framework in the ICS security domain, providing a set of standards and guidelines to help enterprises assess, improve, and manage their ICS security.

The highlights of the CSF 2.0 framework lie in its flexibility and comprehensiveness, making it applicable to various types of organizations and different industries' ICS environments. However, with the advancement of technology, the emergence of emerging technologies brings new challenges and opportunities for ICS security.

For example, the applications of technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), edge computing, supply chain, blockchain, etc., are becoming increasingly widespread. These technologies bring greater intelligence, connectivity, and efficiency to ICS systems, but at the same time, they also increase security risks. Therefore, the ICS security field needs to continuously interact with these emerging technologies to address new threats and strengthen system security.

The integration of CSF 2.0 with emerging technologies presents both challenges and opportunities for enhancing ICS security. Organizations need to adapt their security strategies to embrace the benefits of these technologies while effectively managing associated risks. Collaboration between industry stakeholders, researchers, and policymakers is essential to develop robust security measures and frameworks that can effectively mitigate evolving threats to ICS environments.