May 7, 2026, I will be speaking on process sensor cybersecurity at Sensors Converge in Santa Clara, CA (Sensors Converge). Process sensor cybersecurity is an important, but poorly understood topic. Most cybersecurity conferences do not address it because process sensors are viewed as engineering devices rather than cyber assets. This gap was evident at the 2026 RSA Conference, where process sensor cybersecurity was not discussed. Many OT security organizations implicitly assume that process sensors are uncompromised, authenticated, and providing correct data. In practice, that assumption is often incorrect. There is also a belief that existing OT cybersecurity training covers process sensor issues. It does not. At the same time, sensor and engineering conferences generally exclude cybersecurity considerations. As a result, process sensor cybersecurity falls outside the scope of multiple industries including electric power, water, pipelines, and transportation. This is not a theoretical concern. Both unintentional failures and malicious cyber incidents involving process sensors have led to catastrophic outcomes, including equipment damage, loss of life, and, in at least one case, bankruptcy. The lack of attention to process sensor cybersecurity may also create unintended challenges for compliance with regulations such as the European Cyber Resilience Act.
Fri, Mar 27
Sensors Converge 2026: What will be discussed
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