ICS & OT Security
Security in OT/ICS environments, industrial implementation, and critical infrastructure contexts.
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ICS & OT Security
NIS2 and IEC 62443: A practical implementation guide for OT environments
By Sebastian BachNIS2 and IEC 62443 in OT environments: how organisations close Article 21 gaps, define SuC and SL2, run gap assessments along FR1/2/6, and align CRA requirements.
Reading time 7 min -
ICS & OT Security
Zero Trust in OT: Why classic IT concepts are not enough
By Sebastian BachZero Trust in OT needs different logic than office IT: CISA April 2026 guidance, ISA/IEC 62443 outcomes, passive monitoring, safety first, and a different definition of breach.
Reading time 8 min -
ICS & OT Security
Industrial security: companies launch CRA and NIS2 readiness projects
By Sebastian BachGap assessment, SBOM, secure-by-design, IEC 62443 and OT security — how industrial firms structure CRA and NIS2 readiness programmes and avoid typical pitfalls.
Reading time 6 min -
ICS & OT Security
Why OT security becomes an executive priority in 2026
By Sebastian BachIT/OT convergence, NIS2 management liability, CRA product lifecycle and board accountability: why OT security must be decided at executive level in 2026.
Reading time 7 min -
ICS & OT Security
IEC 62443 in recruiting: why industrial cybersecurity profiles are especially scarce in 2026
By Sebastian BachHow IEC 62443 functions as a hiring signal in 2026, which OT-oriented cybersecurity profiles are truly delivery-ready, and how to design realistic industrial search mandates.
Reading time 11 min -
ICS & OT Security
IT talent market 2026: what it means for critical infrastructure recruiting
By Sebastian BachHow Bitkom 2026 labor-market data translates into hiring reality for critical infrastructure and industrial mandates: time-to-hire, scarce profiles, regional constraints and active sourcing.
Reading time 11 min -
ICS & OT Security
OT security: market reality, risk trends, and hiring priorities for industry and critical infrastructure
By Sebastian BachA practical guide for companies hiring OT security talent: current threat landscape, IEC 62443 context, recurring hiring bottlenecks, and a clear 12-month execution model.
Reading time 13 min -
ICS & OT Security
IEC 62443 explained — the essential standard for industrial cybersecurity
By Sebastian BachUnderstand the IEC 62443 standard family: zones and conduits, security levels, lifecycle roles, and how it differs from ISO 27001 — with practical guidance for manufacturers and operators.
Reading time 8 min