Learn Why IT Tools Aren't Fit for Purpose in OT

As IT and OT environments continue to converge, many organisations are discovering that traditional IT security and management tools simply don’t translate effectively into operational environments.

Operational Technology environments are fundamentally different.
They prioritise availability, safety, reliability, and process continuity - often across legacy systems, proprietary protocols, and infrastructure that was never designed for modern IT tooling. Applying conventional IT approaches in OT can introduce operational risk, create visibility gaps, and disrupt critical processes.

This webinar is delivered by Grant Bailey, Sales Engineer at Armis, and Dave Burley, Senior OT Security Consultant, at Nomios UK&I, bringing deep expertise in operational technology security, IT/OT convergence, and industrial risk management.

In this webinar, we’ll explore:

• Why IT and OT environments require different approaches
• The operational risks created by unsuitable IT tooling
• Common visibility and monitoring challenges in industrial environments
• Why asset context and operational awareness matter
• Lessons learned from real-world OT environments
• What organisations should consider when building an OT-specific strategy

Whether you’re responsible for cybersecurity, operations, engineering, or risk management, this session will provide practical insight into the realities of securing modern industrial environments.

Why you should attend

You’ll learn why operational technology requires a fundamentally different approach to cybersecurity, visibility, and risk management. By understanding the unique characteristics of OT environments, organisations can make more informed decisions that improve security without compromising operational stability or safety.

We’ll also examine the challenges created by applying traditional IT tooling in OT environments and discuss the practical considerations needed to build a more effective and resilient OT security strategy. The session will also draw on real-world examples to illustrate the operational risks that arise when IT tools are applied in OT environments, and will cover what a practical, OT-specific security strategy should consider.