ManuSec Europe 2025: Strengthening OT Security for Manufacturers
Summary
The eighth edition of ManuSec Europe, hosted by QG Media – an ISMG company, will bring together the industry’s top IT and OT security leaders in Munich, Germany, on Feb. 25 and 26, 2025, to address these challenges and build resilient defense strategies.According to IBM’s X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2024, manufacturing was the most targeted sector for cyberattacks in 2023, accounting for 25% of all cyber incidents. “ManuSec Europe 2025 provides a platform for security leaders to share proven strategies, engage in critical discussions and collaborate on innovative solutions to combat sophisticated attacks.”The summit will feature technical presentations, interactive panels and real-world case studies, exploring critical themes including supply chain resilience, incident response frameworks, strategies for protecting industrial control systems and regulatory frameworks. Moderated by Hélène Bernardini, CISO at Groupe Lactalis, this session brings together diverse perspectives from industry leaders including Claudio Sangaletti, OT security leader at Medmix; Trish McGill, chief cyber security strategist, IT/OT at De Heus Voeders B.V.; Jose Seara, founder and CEO of DeNexus; and Kai Thomsen, director of global incident response services at Dragos. The discussion will explore practical approaches to risk assessment, incident response protocols, and the evolution of security frameworks as manufacturing moves toward Industry 5.0 and 6.0.In an exclusive plenary session, Frank Polky, director OT security, Mars, and Guillermo Pedezert, global director next generation plants, Knauf, will discuss how Mars and Knauf are overcoming cyber risks through IT-OT convergence. The success of any QG Media event lies in providing expertly curated programs, inviting industry leading speakers, along with offering extensive networking opportunities to promote collaboration and drive innovation.