81: Cyber Security for Railway Systems with Olivier De Visscher

(CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security

Derek is delighted to have a special guest calling in from Brussels today!

Olivier De Visscher is the current Head of Railway Industrial Cybersecurity at the Expleo Group. He joins Derek to shed light on the importance of cybersecurity for the railway industry and discuss its implications for the future.

With a total of 25 years of experience, Olivier has dedicated ten of those years to the field of Industrial Cybersecurity. He shares his expertise and promotes collaboration with the cybersecurity domain of the European Transportation sector. He remains closely connected to the railway community, including RU, IM, and the Industry, as it provides him with a valuable opportunity to work across different areas. Olivier continues to support various European initiatives in the field of railway cybersecurity.

As we kick off our focus on transportation this month, starting with a series of events, seminars, and podcast episodes on May 17th, we could not be more excited to have Olivier joining us. With over 25 years of experience in IT and technology, Olivier brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in railway systems and other industrial applications. Stay tuned to learn more about Olivier and his insights on railway cybersecurity!

Show highlights:

• Olivier discusses his background in cybersecurity.
• What led Olivier to specialize in rail security?
• Olivier dives into the need for a new cybersecurity standard for rail.
• Why is cyber security so important in the transport sector?
• The importance of a cybersecurity approach in the safety case.
• Why you cannot protect against everything, especially when the threats are high-level.
• What is the tech refresh rate?
• Is ancient technology still in play?
• What is going uniquely well in the rail industry?

Links and resources:

(CS)²AI

Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Expleo Group

Olivier De Visscher on LinkedIn