21St Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum – Cybersecurity Supply Chain (Solar Winds, Colonial Pipeline, Operational Technology and Internet of Things, Ransomware, Resilience (Zero Trust)
Mr. Gregory Sim addressed Congressmen, Senators, and distinguished guests, emphasizing the paramount significance of collaboration in cybersecurity and general security across the Americas, encompassing Guatemala, Panama, and Mexico. He underscored the importance of learning from other nations’ experiences, establishing joint task forces, and integrating cybersecurity with broader security challenges such as human and drug trafficking. He highlighted that operational technology (SOT) directly impacts supply chains, rendering its protection of utmost importance. Strengthening cyber capabilities is imperative to support information flow, facilitate roles, and achieve objectives. The speech concluded by introducing the discussion on operational versus informational technology protection within Honeywell.
