GOALS

• Maintain compliance with stringent financial regulations, such as PCI DSS and SOX, to protect customer financial data and maintain the integrity of financial transactions
• Implement robust security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and data loss prevention solutions, to safeguard financial data from unauthorized access and cyber threats
• Educate employees about cybersecurity best practices, such as strong password hygiene and phishing awareness, to create a security-conscious culture and minimize human error

Frustrations

• Balancing the need for strong security measures with the need to maintain a user-friendly and efficient IT environment for employees
• Dealing with false positive security alerts, which can be time-consuming to investigate and can desensitize IT staff to real threats
• Convincing senior management to allocate sufficient budget for cybersecurity, as they may not fully understand the potential financial and reputational damage of a cyberattack

GOALS

• Secure operational technology (OT) systems, such as industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, from cyberattacks that could disrupt production processes
• Implement secure remote access solutions to allow authorized personnel to monitor and manage OT systems without compromising security
• Develop and implement a robust incident response plan to minimize downtime and data loss in the event of a cybersecurity incident

Frustrations

• The convergence of IT and OT systems, which creates new security vulnerabilities that need to be addressed
• The lack of awareness among OT personnel about cybersecurity threats and best practices
• Difficulty in recruiting and retaining cybersecurity professionals with expertise in both IT and OT security