Secure to Scale: Managing Cyber Risk in Connected Oil & Gas Operations
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As energy and industrial organizations accelerate digital transformation through greater connectivity and automation, cyber resilience has become essential to safe and reliable operations. This webinar explores how cybersecurity enables industrial digitalization by protecting operational technology (OT) environments from an increasingly complex global threat landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Cyber Resilience as a Foundation for Digital Transformation: Why securing OT environments is essential in a highly connected industrial world.
- Defending Against Evolving Cyber Threats: How layered security strategies protect critical infrastructure globally.
- Rockwell Automation’s Cybersecurity Advantage: Practical solutions to enhance uptime, safety, and regulatory compliance.
- Real-World Oil & Gas Success: Proven lessons from securely integrating distributed operations into centralized control environments.
Speakers:
Naman Taldar
Cybersecurity Consultant
Rockwell Automation
Naman Taldar is the Regional Lead – OT Cybersecurity at Rockwell Automation and looks after the OT Cyber Security Consulting & Business Development practice for the Middle East, Turkey & Africa markets. He has been in the IT/OT industry since 2010, Prior to joining Rockwell Automation, Naman managed market access initiatives for Oregon Systems and looked after product portfolio expansion for Starlink DMCC in the UAE.
He brings significant experience in delivering multiple critical infrastructure & defense projects. Naman holds a master’s degree in international business from the Symbiosis International University and several cyber security certifications including IEC 62443, CISM, Comptia Security +, EC Council ICS/Scada security etc.
Gert Thoonen
Principal Consultant - Cybersecurity
Rockwell Automation
With over three decades of experience securing critical infrastructure and industrial control systems across EMEA, China, and the USA, Gert Thoonen specializes in hardening OT environments against emerging cyber threats. Currently, as a DBA Candidate at Istec University (expected 2026), his doctoral research focuses on “Developing an Integrated Risk-Based Framework for OT Cybersecurity: Bridging Regulatory Gaps in Middle Eastern Oil & Gas Critical Infrastructure.” This work aims to create actionable strategies that address both business and technical challenges in OT security, with a special emphasis on regulatory compliance and operational resilience. As Principal Architect at Rockwell Automation, Gert spearheads secure ICS/SCADA integration strategies, aligning with IEC 62443, NIST, CIS, and local Cybersecurity Frameworks.
His certifications include CISSP, CISM, CEH, CND, PMP, IEC62443 Expert, and PECB Senior Lead SCADA Security.
