CompTIA Webinar Highlights IT/OT Disconnect Threatening Critical Infrastructure
Event summary
- CompTIA hosts webinar on September 29, 2026, to address IT/OT team disconnect risks
- Dr. James Stanger of CompTIA highlights technology convergence outpacing organizational alignment
- 2025 CompTIA report found 94% of companies prioritize OT security but struggle with cross-team training
- Experts from Darktrace and ExxonMobil to discuss shared risk vocabulary and incident response strategies
The big picture
As IT and OT systems converge in critical infrastructure, the persistent divide between their managing teams creates security vulnerabilities. CompTIA's initiative reflects broader industry efforts to harmonize cybersecurity approaches across traditionally siloed operational domains. The challenge is particularly acute in sectors like energy and manufacturing, where operational continuity is paramount.
What we're watching
- Convergence Challenges
- How the pace of IT/OT system integration will outstrip organizational adaptation
- Risk Alignment
- Whether shared risk vocabularies can bridge IT/OT cultural divides
- Incident Response
- The effectiveness of cross-trained teams in improving critical infrastructure resilience
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