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OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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The Digital Factory - Industry Debates - Part 4

Dec 28, 2025

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22 min read

The Digital Factory - Industry Debates - Part 4

[ST # 83] ✅ Most common Industry Debates (IT/OT Convergence, Purdue Model Dead or Alive, Digital transformation - a strategy or a project, MQTT vs. OPC UA and more) and other updates. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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AI Security & OT Cybersecurity

Dec 17, 2025

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17 min read

AI Security & OT Cybersecurity

[ST # 82] ✅ AI tools for research papers, Agentic AI security, AI in OT security guidance, AI benchmark task, Cybersecurity for Railway + Robotics, Li-Fi Tech and weekly inspiration🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 4

Dec 3, 2025

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22 min read

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 4

[ST # 81] ✅ News, Updates, Insights around Cybersecurity of Cloud, ERP, DMZ, MES, SCADA, HMI, PLC/Edge, layers and references. 🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity Insights from Q3 2025

Nov 9, 2025

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23 min read

Cybersecurity Insights from Q3 2025

[ST # 80] ✅ IT, OT, AI Cybersecurity Market (fundings, start-ups & M&As), Incidents, breaches, ransomware, cyber threat landscape, regulations and CISOs evolving role. Things are happening & changing very fast.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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The Digital Factory - Architecture - Part 3

Oct 11, 2025

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16 min read

The Digital Factory - Architecture - Part 3

[ST # 79] ✅ Industry Reference Architectures, Patterns, implementation examples, security controls and CISOs changing role. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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IT/OT Cybersecurity Strategy (+AI)

Oct 1, 2025

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13 min read

IT/OT Cybersecurity Strategy (+AI)

[ST # 78] 10 min Video Guide for Strategy Document Construct. Plus more on Challenges & Solutions, Reference Guidance. ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Biggest OT Security Acquisition Ever & Market Shakeup Explained

Sep 22, 2025

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21 min read

Biggest OT Security Acquisition Ever & Market Shakeup Explained

[ST # 77] The Mitsubishi-Nozomi $1B Deal & Industry Future & Cyber attacks on the rise ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 3 (extended)

Sep 14, 2025

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23 min read

OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 3 (extended)

[ST # 76] Q & A Videos addressing common questions & concerns, plus more resources ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 3

Aug 18, 2025

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22 min read

OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 3

[ST # 75] Tailored strategies & Procurement insights for the Manufacturing industry, and reference resources plus more ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

Digital Transformation

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Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 3

Aug 13, 2025

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15 min read

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 3

[ST # 74] ✅ My YouTube Videos, Trends & Risks, Why CXOs should care, recommended actions across the Cloud, ERP, DMZ, MES, SCADA, HMI, PLC/Edge, layers and references. 🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity Insights from Q2 2025

Aug 9, 2025

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31 min read

Cybersecurity Insights from Q2 2025

[ST # 73] ✅ IT, OT, AI Cybersecurity Market (M&As, fundings, start-ups), Incidents, breaches, ransomware, cyber threat landscape, regulations and CISOs evolving role - Things are changing very fast.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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IIOT Security Guide

Aug 2, 2025

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18 min read

IIOT Security Guide

[ST # 72] What is IIOT, key threats, industry demands, best practices, and strategies to secure your IIOT implementations and more.✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

Digital Transformation

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2025 Guide to Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation Projects

Jul 19, 2025

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14 min read

2025 Guide to Cybersecurity in Digital Transformation Projects

[ST # 71] Discover the 2025 guide to cybersecurity in digital transformation. Learn key threats, best practices, and strategies to protect your digital initiatives., some reference resources and more ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Jump Servers - Workgroup / Domain?

Jun 29, 2025

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14 min read

Jump Servers - Workgroup / Domain?

[ST # 70] Pros & Cons of joining Jump servers to IT Domain, OT Domain or workgroup, some reference resources and more ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 2

Jun 14, 2025

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32 min read

OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 2

[ST # 69] Tailored strategies for the Water & Wastewater Utility sector by Alana Murray, reference resources and more ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
Alana Murray
M. Yousuf Faisal, +1

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part  1

Jun 11, 2025

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20 min read

OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 1

[ST # 68] The foundations & international best practices for OT cybersecurity procurement with Alana Murray, reference resources and more ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
Alana Murray
M. Yousuf Faisal, +1

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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The Real Security Risks - The Divide between Cyber & Physical

Jun 7, 2025

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17 min read

The Real Security Risks - The Divide between Cyber & Physical

[ST # 67] Guest Post by Jamie Williams on Modern Cyber-Physical Threats, Threats, and What Does Good Security Look Like Today? plus my views on the same ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
Jamie Williams
M. Yousuf Faisal, +1

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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ISA/IEC 62443 Standards - Part 6

Jun 1, 2025

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15 min read

ISA/IEC 62443 Standards - Part 6

[ST # 66] 62443-2-2:2025 IACS Security Protection Scheme, ISASecure Certification Standards, upcoming sessions & newsletters✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 2

Jun 1, 2025

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12 min read

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 2

[ST # 65] ✅ Competence Framework for Solutions Architects and Security Architects on industry 4.0, cybersecurity and AI across the automation stack (Cloud, ERP, DMZ, MES, SCADA, HMI, PLC/Edge), physical devices & more.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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IT & OT Cybersecurity Requirements Specifications — Do’s & Don’ts

May 24, 2025

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12 min read

IT & OT Cybersecurity Requirements Specifications — Do’s & Don’ts

[ST # 64] ✅ Deadly Sins (Common Mistakes) & Quick Wins (recommended fixes) for Cybersecurity requirements specification for Industrial environments 🚨- You Can’t Afford to Ignore! Plus🚨Announcement on OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices Series - an ultimate guide for IT-OT Tech, Cybersecurity & Procurement Professionals. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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IT & OT Network Security - Example Do's & Don'ts

May 18, 2025

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21 min read

IT & OT Network Security - Example Do's & Don'ts

[ST # 63] ✅ Deadly Sins (Common Mistakes) & Quick Wins (recommended fixes) for Industrial / Manufacturing environments. Plus CISO's query and my response on Managed vs. Unmanaged switches for production environment🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Cybersecurity Insights from Q1 2025

May 4, 2025

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38 min read

Cybersecurity Insights from Q1 2025

[ST # 62] ✅ IT, OT, AI Cybersecurity Market Insights, M&As, Incidents, breaches, ransomware, threats and changing regulatory landscape - Things are moving crazy fast.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Top Books for Cybersec Leaders & Pros! (Must Read / Listen)

Apr 20, 2025

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18 min read

Top Books for Cybersec Leaders & Pros! (Must Read / Listen)

[ST # 61] ✅My list of IT-OT & Cybersecurity, Leadership, Productivity, Personal Development, and Money/Business books - must read for Cyber Leaders and Practitioners. Few updates on OT Security conference, & more.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

Digital Transformation

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All Series Index - Securing Things!

Apr 6, 2025

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22 min read

All Series Index - Securing Things!

✅[ST #60] IT, OT & AI Cybersecurity – Series Index = Getting Started, Program, Digital Factory, Guides, Standards, Crash Courses, Quarterly Insights & more..🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

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Must know OT Security Projects & Trainings

Apr 2, 2025

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10 min read

Must know OT Security Projects & Trainings

✅[ST # 58] Few Free OT Security tools & trainings for your OT security team and program.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal
M. Yousuf Faisal
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