Conference Description
Key Takeaways
- Focuses on managed defence strategies for operational technology (OT) and building cyber resilience in critical infrastructure
- Targets senior IT/OT security leaders, CISOs, and risk managers from oil and gas, mining, utilities, maritime, and healthcare sectors
- Covers SCADA security, secure remote access for industrial control systems (ICS), AI applications in cyber security, and IT/OT convergence
- Third edition of the Australia and New Zealand summit within the global CS4CA series
- In-person format featuring presentations, roundtables, and networking with over 100 senior stakeholders
About the Event
The CS4CA ANZ Summit (Cyber Security for Critical Assets, Australia & New Zealand) returns to Perth on 9 to 10 February 2027 for its third edition. The summit operates under the 2027 theme “Managed Defence for OT: Putting into Practice a Cyber-Resilient Future,” addressing practical approaches to securing operational technology environments across critical infrastructure sectors.
The event brings together more than 100 senior IT and OT security stakeholders from Australia and New Zealand. Sponsors and exhibitors include Dragos, Fortinet, Yokogawa, Claroty, Cloudflare, Honeywell, Darktrace, Nozomi Networks, Cyble, ThreatDefence, Omicron Energy, Identifly, and Triskele Labs.
OT Security and Industrial Control Systems
The programme addresses technical and strategic challenges specific to OT environments, including SCADA security, secure remote access for industrial control systems, and risk management frameworks. Sessions examine the intersection of IT and OT security, exploring how organisations can bridge operational silos while maintaining security controls. AI applications in cyber security and their relevance to industrial environments also feature in the agenda.
Who Should Attend
The summit is designed for CISOs, cyber security managers, IT/OT security leaders, risk managers, and heads of digitalisation working in critical infrastructure. Relevant sectors include oil and gas, energy, water, renewables, mining, utilities, maritime, healthcare, and government. The event offers CPE certification and combines presentations with roundtable discussions and peer networking opportunities.