Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Technical research conference focused on operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) security
- Sessions draw on real incident data from electric, oil and gas, water, manufacturing, and rail sectors
- Coverage of newly identified threat groups, AI in ICS attacks, insider threats, and authentication detection methodologies
- Designed for asset owners, operators, analysts, and incident responders securing industrial environments
- In-person event in Hanover, Maryland featuring workshops, user groups, and hands-on platform training
About the Event
The Dragos Industrial Security Conference (DISC) 2026 is a technical research conference organized by Dragos for OT and ICS practitioners. The event prioritizes practitioner-driven content over vendor presentations, focusing on frontline threat research, real-world incident data, and defensive strategies applicable to critical infrastructure environments.
Threat Research and Detection Topics
Sessions address the current OT threat landscape, including newly identified threat groups and major cyber campaign updates. Technical content covers authentication detection methodologies, OT artifact collection frameworks, the role of AI in ICS attacks, and insider threats specific to operational technology environments. The conference also examines the gap between compliance requirements and effective security practices.
Critical Infrastructure Sectors Represented
Incident data and case studies presented at DISC 2026 draw from multiple critical infrastructure sectors: electric utilities, oil and gas, water systems, manufacturing, and rail transportation. This cross-sector approach allows attendees to learn from threats and defensive techniques relevant beyond their own industry.
Who Should Attend
DISC 2026 targets technical professionals responsible for industrial security, including security engineers, SOC analysts, incident responders, CISOs, and technical managers. The conference is suited for those working in energy, utilities, manufacturing, and transportation who need to operationalize threat intelligence and apply detection and response methodologies in OT environments.