Attack & Defence in Operational Technology: Securing the Industrial Cyber Battlefield
Industrial systems weren’t built to be hacked. But now, they’re under siege.
From power grids and pipelines to manufacturing plants and smart cities, today’s critical infrastructure is increasingly connected and dangerously exposed. As Operational Technology (OT) environments converge with IT systems, they’re becoming prime targets for ransomware groups, cybercriminals, and nation-state actors.
In this essential guide for decision-makers, security professionals, and future leaders, you’ll explore the evolving OT threat landscape and gain actionable insights to defend them. Whether you're a CXO, CTO, CIO, CISO, consultant, engineer, or student entering the field, this book delivers the strategic clarity and technical depth needed to stay ahead of the curve.
What you’ll learn:
How attackers breach and exploit OT systems — and what it really costs
The difference between IT and OT security (and why traditional models fail)
Landmark OT cyberattacks and what we can learn from them
Where the future of industrial cyber defense is headed — and how to prepare
Packed with real-world case studies, executive-level insights, and future-ready strategies, this book is your playbook for navigating — and leading — in the industrial cyber battlefield.
If your industry relies on control systems, your business is already at war. This book will help you win it.
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SUSHIL DASH
Sushil Dash is a globally recognized cybersecurity leader, red team strategist, and OT (Operational Technology) security consultant with deep expertise in defending critical infrastructure from advanced cyber threats. He holds an extensive portfolio of industry-recognized certifications, including:
CISSP (Trained), CISM, OSCP, CEH, CHFI, CCSK, TOGAF, AZ-500/900, NSE 1–2, JCHNP, and is a leading practitioner of Zero Trust Architecture, AI in security, and cyber forensic operations.
With over a decade of hands-on experience, Sushil has executed and led more than 600 red team operations across real-world OT environments — including power plants, oil & gas pipelines, refineries, smart cities, and manufacturing sites. His engagements simulate advanced persistent threats (APTs) to uncover critical vulnerabilities before adversaries can exploit them.
He works closely with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and security-conscious enterprises, helping them design pragmatic, risk-aligned, and resilient cybersecurity programs across both IT and OT environments. His unique ability to blend deep technical insight with business strategy makes him a trusted advisor to executive leadership across industries.
A passionate educator and consultant, Sushil has trained hundreds of professionals globally and continues to mentor the next generation of cybersecurity leaders.
Through this book, he distills years of battlefield experience into an essential guide for securing industrial systems in the face of rapidly evolving threats.
