The presentation offers insight into the real-world practice of security management within the OT environment of Model Group, enabling participants to understand the specific challenges involved in protecting critical operations that are highly sensitive to disruptions. The primary focus is on sharing proven approaches for conducting an effective asset inventory and establishing new governance rules in environments burdened by significant technological debtwithout jeopardizing production. Attendees will gain practical guidance on prioritizing security measures and leveraging proactive data analysis to prevent unplanned downtime, thereby directly supporting the company’s financial stability and reputation.

Beyond technical considerations, the lecture addresses the strategic positioning of OT security within the organization, helping managers integrate these processes into the overall risk management system (ISMS) and meet regulatory requirements. Participants will receive concrete recommendations for supply chain governance, clarifying roles and responsibilities between IT and operational departments, and enhancing cross-organizational communication. The overarching objective is to ensure operational continuity and foster a culture of cybersecurity vigilance that is essential for a modern industrial enterprise.

CISO in Model Group, responsible for information security in 15 manufacturing plants across Europe. Throughout his career, he has successively held positions as Delivery Manager for system integrator ICZ a.s., Channel Manager for security technology manufacturer Check Point, and in several roles on the side of end-customer.

He specializes in large transformation projects in the areas of infrastructure and information security, where it is necessary to design and fine-tune the technical and also the process part of the entire ecosystem, especially in the manufacturing and healthcare segments. He laid his technical foundations in the management and design of infrastructure solutions, which resulted in obtaining the CCIE Security certification.