Under the Radar: The Invisible OT Risks in Your Municipality and How to Manage Them
WEBINAR ON DEMAND [Dutch] | CYBERSECURITY
We invite you to watch the recording of our webinar on demand on strengthening OT security within municipalities. This session is based on the recent study, "Securing Operational Technologies (OT) in Municipalities," commissioned by VNG. This research highlights the importance of robust OT security for essential infrastructures such as traffic control systems, bridge management, wastewater pumps, and camera networks.
Willem Westerhof and Bram Blauwendraad from Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity will present practical solutions and relevant frameworks, including NIS2 and BIO2, to help your municipality strengthen its OT security. This webinar offers actionable tips to help you take immediate steps to enhance the safety of your OT infrastructure.
Watch the replay now to prepare your municipality for a secure future.
Key Topics of This Webinar
- Understanding Municipal OT Vulnerabilities – Practical examples of critical infrastructure, such as traffic lights, bridges, and water pumps, and the risks these assets face.
- Pragmatic Solutions and Frameworks – Applicable recommendations and relevant frameworks, including NIS2 and BIO2, to strengthen OT security within your municipality.
- Immediate Action – Practical tips to enable your municipality to start securing OT and ensure compliance right away.
Target Audience
The target audience for this webinar:
- Municipal CISOs and IT professionals responsible for securing operational technology and critical infrastructure.
- Policymakers and decision-makers within municipalities overseeing digital security and compliance.
- OT managers and technical teams working on the operational and technical implementation of OT security within the municipality.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS
Willem Westerhof, Teamleider Security Specialists bij Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity
Willem Westerhof is a renowned expert in IoT and OT security, known as the discoverer of the Horus Scenario. His extensive research and projects across nearly all critical infrastructure industries have significantly influenced the cybersecurity landscape.
Willem has authored more than 35 CVEs and is a sought-after speaker at platforms such as SHA2017 and the One Conference.
His expertise is frequently called upon by the Dutch government for OT security advisories, providing him with a unique, practical perspective on challenges and solutions within the sector.
Bram Blaauwendraad, Senior Security Consultant bij Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity
Bram Blaauwendraad is a senior security consultant specializing in industrial environments.
With a master’s degree in Security and Network Engineering (also known as OS3) and a broad background in both technical and consultancy roles, he serves clients across all industrial industries.
Bram also advises clients in executing security transformations across project management, governance, policy, risk management, technical implementation, and more.
Additionally, he is a Subject Matter Expert in NIS2, guiding international projects to achieve compliance through a wide range of frameworks and standards such as ISO27k1, NIST CSF, and ISO27001.
CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION
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Why choose Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity
Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity is your expert partner in cybersecurity. We help organizations identify risks, strengthen defenses and comply with cybersecurity standards and regulations. Our services cover people, processes and technology, ranging from awareness training and social engineering to security advice, compliance and penetration testing.
We operate across IT, OT and IoT environments, supporting both digital systems and connected products. With over 300 cybersecurity professionals worldwide, we combine deep technical expertise with a global presence. Bureau Veritas Cybersecurity is part of the Bureau Veritas Group, a global leader in testing, inspection and certification.