Benefits and Risks: IoT in Operational Technology and Critical Infrastructure
2025-05-12 , Grand Ballroom B

Internet of Things definition and overview

Benefits of IoT systems
risks associated
how we can safeguard against these risks

IoT Benefits :

Improved Efficiency and Automation

Real-Time Monitoring and Control
Enhanced Visibility

Operational Efficiency

Resilience and Disaster Recovery
Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
Enhanced Security
Predictive Maintenance and Reduced Downtime:

IoT Risks :
Increased Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Data Privacy and Integrity Risks
Unauthorised Access and integrity issues
Complexity in Managing Large-Scale Systems:
Regulatory Compliance Challenges
Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Operational Disruptions:
Device Failures or Malfunctions.

Safeguarding IoT systems :

Regulatory and Compliance:
As IoT technology becomes more widespread in critical infrastructure, adhering to regulatory requirements and ensuring compliance with industry standards is a must
Interoperability with Legacy Systems:
IoT devices must be compatible with existing legacy systems in critical infrastructure.
Resilience and Disaster Recovery
resilience of critical infrastructure
Data Management and Privacy Concerns


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Monika is a software IT professional working in one of the Big Four Banks in Cyber Security Risk and Control Enablement Advisory Services.

Monika has poken at a range of events AISA Canberra ,AISA Brisbane ,ISACA Melbourne ,ISACA New Zealand ,Bsides Sydney ,Victoria University podcasts sessions .Victoria University Panel speaker ,Speaker and Chair of some more council events in Melbourne