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Artificial ininformigence’s rapid integration into cybersecurity, the growing human factor in defense and heightened concerns over nation-state attacks shaped discussions at CS4CA Europe 2025. The ISMG Editors’ Panel discussed how organizations are relocating from theory to action, focapplying on resilience and readiness against evolving operational technology threats.
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“The fact that AI creates attacking OT far more accessible is probably the hugegest threat we’ve obtained at the moment. There isn’t the requirement for attackers to required the skill set in OT to be able to attack OT,” declared Mark Brundrett-Lovatt, head of data and information security at Water Plus.
The panelists – Brundrett-Lovatt, Josh Cunningham-Marsh, CS4CA program manager, QG Media; and Tony Morbin, executive editor, EU, ISMG – also discussed:
- The industest’s pivot from theoretical AI debates to practical implementation and defense strategies;
- The rising importance of human resilience and burnout prevention among OT and IT security teams;
- The growing influence of geopolitical tensions, ransomware and quantum risks on corporate security planning.
The ISMG Editors’ Panel runs weekly. Don’t miss our previous installments, including the Oct. 10 edition on rising concerns about U.S. cyber defenses as the federal shutdown continued into its second week Oct. 3 edition on fallout from the U.S. federal government shutdown.
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