Thursday, January 22 2026
Bridging IT and OT for Secure and Resilient Manufacturing Operations
5:30pm – 8:00pm CT | Dallas, TX
Event Overview
Today’s manufacturing leaders are facing a perfect storm of challenges: increasingly sophisticated cyber threats targeting OT environments, the growing demand for operational agility and escalating compliance pressures. Perhaps the biggest challenge of all? The mindset shifts required to close the gap between IT and OT teams.
In this roundtable we will unpack the critical challenges of IT/OT convergence and share actionable strategies to help organizations identify, prioritize and mitigate vulnerabilities in OT systems, third-party vendor access and supply chains.
Among the discussion topics:
- IT and OT trust barriers: Why do silos persist and how can you break them?
- Real-world OT security threats: How attackers are exploiting long-life systems and vendor access gaps.
- The future of IT/OT collaboration: Creating a unified, effective and secure operational strategy.
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Moderator
Sean D. Mack
Managing Director
ISMG
Benjamin Corll
CISO in Residence
Zscaler
Speakers
Guided by insights from Benjamin Corll of event sponsor Zscaler, this session will delve into Bridging IT and OT for Secure and Resilient Manufacturing Operations.
This session will be:
- Chatham house rules
- Peer driven
- Pitch free
Subject matter expert
Ken Langdon
Specialist Systems Engineer
Fortinet
Ken Langdon is a seasoned technologist and software professional. With three decades of invaluable experience, Ken has dedicated his career to empowering customers by tackling intricate challenges and streamlining business operations through the strategic application of technology and innovative thinking.
Currently, Ken serves as a Specialist Systems Engineer for FortiCNAPP at Fortinet, a role that places him within an elite cohort of experts. In this capacity, he plays a pivotal role in guiding customers through the complexities of securing their cloud environments, leveraging his deep technical acumen to ensure robust and resilient security postures. His commitment to service extends beyond the corporate world, as Ken proudly served in the United States Navy during Operation Desert Storm, a testament to his dedication and discipline. Complementing his technical prowess, Ken holds a business degree from the University of Oklahoma, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of both the technological and commercial landscapes. His unique blend of technical expertise, strategic insight, and a passion for problem-solving makes him a highly respected and effective leader in the field of cloud security and software innovation.
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Venue
Al Biernat's North
5251 Spring Valley Rd, Dallas, TX 75254
Underwritten by
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so that customers can be more agile and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™ platform, a SASE-based platform, is the world’s largest inline cloud security platform, protecting thousands of customers from cyberattacks and data loss by securely connecting users, devices, and applications over any network.
Rules of Engagement
By taking part in this discussion you agree that:
- These events follow Chatham House Rule. Nothing shared will be recorded or distributed anywhere online.
- If for any reason you need to cancel your reservation, we ask you to let us know 48 hours prior to the event commencing so we can open your seat up to someone else.
- These are interactive discussions, so we ask that all attendees participate in the discussion. If this is a virtual event, we ask all attendees to join via video.