Industrial Cybersecurity – A Catalyst for Digital Transformation

Arthi Vasudevan, the Senior Product Manager of Cybersecurity at Nexus Controls LLC, a Baker Hughes business. With 13 years of experience in industries like mining, marine, and energy, she’s a leading expert in cybersecurity and digital transformation. At the O & G Digital Twin Conference 2022, she shared insights on how Industrial Cybersecurity is a catalyst for driving digital transformation. Explore her strategies in this blog.

Arthi Vasudevan had a unique way of looking at Industrial Cybersecurity. He likened it to a superhero, much like Iron Man, responsible for enabling Digital Transformation. This superhero played the role of a robust shield, safeguarding critical digital assets from potential threats, much like a superhero defending against villains. Arthi emphasized the paramount importance of this cybersecurity superhero, drawing parallels to a strong foundation supporting a house. It ensured that everything remained secure and protected during the dynamic process of digital transformation. He shared insights on the wise allocation of resources to empower this cybersecurity superhero, akin to equipping a superhero with top-notch gear. Arthi also stressed the significance of having a well-thought-out plan to maintain security, even amidst changing circumstances. What was particularly fascinating was that this cybersecurity superhero possessed the ability to foresee potential issues before they materialized, almost akin to performing magical feats. Lastly, he highlighted how other superheroes, such as Digital Twins, AI, and ML, could collaborate with cybersecurity to enhance the protection of our digital world.