Front reception desk check-in (Government-issued ID required). Please arrive early to ensure a prompt start.

Light breakfast served. Informal networking among participants and speakers.

Welcome and overview of the workshop theme: IT/OT Convergence. Introduction of speakers and agenda.

Driving factors, operational context, and strategic relevance of cybersecurity in critical infrastructure, supported by recent IT/OT incidents.

Outline effective hardware defenses, e.g., secure microcontrollers, microsegmentation, e-fuses, data diodes, TPMs, and tamper-resistant modules, to protect IT/OT systems through monitoring, advanced encryption, and attack resistance.

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Cultural and organizational aspects of IT/OT convergence. Human factors in cybersecurity.

Cultivating a culture of vigilance, accountability, and continuous learning across all levels of the organization.

Building integrated IT/OT cyber-aware teams. Training for secure operations in converged environments.

Effective software tools to secure and manage critical infrastructure across the full lifecycle, from asset discovery and monitoring to threat detection and mitigation.

Opportunity to engage in hands-on exercises including secure boot verification, PUF-based authentication, data diode simulation, network segmentation, and a Kyber-AES cryptographic bridge demo.

Lunch served. Continued hands-on activities and informal discussions. Opportunity to engage with Secure Micro engineers and presenters.

Open floor for questions. Information on follow-up resources and collaboration opportunities.

Summary of key takeaways. Final thoughts on securing critical infrastructure.