There and Back Again - Discovering OT Devices Across Protocol Gateways
Security BSides San Francisco via YouTube
Overview
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Explore the security implications of IT and OT convergence in this 32-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2025. Delve into Operational Technology (OT) devices that control real-world systems like factories and generators, examining the unique challenges they present in cybersecurity. Learn advanced techniques for discovering OT devices across networks, including methods for identifying systems hidden behind legacy protocol gateways. Gain insights into various OT protocols and understand how traditional network discovery approaches may fall short in industrial environments. Discover practical strategies for mapping and securing OT infrastructure, with particular focus on overcoming the obstacles presented by protocol translation systems that often obscure device visibility in industrial networks.
Syllabus
BSidesSF 2025 - There and Back Again: Discovering OT Devices Across Protocol Gateways (Rob King)
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Security BSides San Francisco