Unpacking the Challenges of Network Security in IT and OT Environments

Cyber Attacks on critical infrastructure have been on the rise for the last decade, accelerated in recent years by the covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. In 2021, approximately 90 percent of manufacturing organizations had their production or energy supply hit by some form of cyberattack. It's no longer enough to have a moat around your servers — the proverbial castle approach. The barbarians, as cyber criminals are often depicted, are not just at the gates; they're already inside the castle, seeking a moment of distraction to launch their assault. Amid this backdrop, one of the biggest challenges is this: how to safeguard the giant technologies at these interfaces from relentless cyber threats? In part 1 of this 2 part series, our Director of Sales for EMEA, John Lynch, sat down with Chris Bihary, CEO and CO-FOUNDER of Garland Technology, an industry leader of IT and OT network solutions for enterprise, critical infrastructures, and government agencies worldwide. Chris Bihary, CEO and Co-founder of Garland Technology, has been in the network performance industry for over 20 years. Bihary has established collaborative partnerships with technology companies to complement product performance and security through the integration of network TAP visibility. John Lynch is the Director of Sales for EMEA Networking for EPS Global. He serves on its Board of Directors and been with the Company since its inception in 1999. John has managed the growth of the EMEA Networking business over the last 15 years. Prior to joining EPS, John worked in a technical role for IBM supporting their Spanish market out of their Dublin office. John has a BA in Politics and Spanish from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Financial Management from the Dublin Business School.