Paul Hingley, Siemens

Air Gap Systems and Cyber Security for the Chemical Industries

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In the first of a 3 part Podcast series with Siemens, Dave speaks with Paul Hingley the Product Solution & Security Officer GB&I at Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Cyber security is a major concern throughout industry and in this podcast Paul discusses concerns over air gapped systems in the chemical industry and alternative solutions.

Topics include:

– Why businesses in the chemical industry believe their air gapped systems are inherently secure
– An outline of the security risks businesses face with the air gapped system they have deployed
– Why air gapped systems are insecure
– Are air gapped systems still fit for purpose in the chemical sector
– Are there more secure and controllable platforms?
– Steps to move away from air gapping to embrace the advantages digital control