Miki Shifman, co-founder and CTO of Cylus, shares his perspective on the unique cybersecurity challenges in the railway industry.

They discuss the need for specialized security measures to protect the complex and vulnerable rail systems.

Miki shares insights on how Cylus has developed solutions tailored to this sector, addressing both current gaps and future threats.

They discuss the importance of automation in security processes and the evolving landscape of rail safety.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider
• 00:01:03 - Introducing Dino Boussalaki and Mickey Schiffman
• 00:01:56 - Tackling the Unique Cybersecurity Challenges in Railways
• 00:02:52 - Why Generic OT Security Doesn't Cut It for Rail Systems
• 00:05:37 - Ensuring Safety and Process Integrity in Rail Operations
• 00:07:45 - Overcoming the Reluctance to Change in Rail Cybersecurity
• 00:10:22 - Navigating Government Regulations and Security Controls
• 00:11:56 - How OEMs are Adapting to New Cybersecurity Demands
• 00:13:45 - Implementing Security Without Disrupting Operations
• 00:17:30 - The Evolution of OEM Security Practices in Rail Systems
• 00:20:00 - Cybersecurity Insurance: What Rail Operators Need to Know
• 00:21:53 - Closing Insights and Essential Takeaways

• Miki on LinkedIn
• Cylus
• Velta Technology
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Jim Cook on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn