(B) STREAM Case Study
Monday, September 30
03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Live in Berlin
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Rainer Rodler from ZF Friedrichshafen AG presents insights into securing the convergence of IT and OT in manufacturing. This presentation traces the historical context, navigates current challenges, and forecasts future trends. It emphasizes the importance of organizational alignment, compliance with standards, and risk management. Practical strategies, including network segmentation and Business Continuity Management, are discussed, offering attendees actionable insights for fortifying industry operations in a digital era.
Rainer Rodler has over 40 years of experience, at ZF Friedrichshafen AG, where he currently serves as the Head of Production IT Security. In this role since September 2017, he focuses on mitigating IT security risks in the context of IoT and Industry 4.0. His responsibilities include developing security concepts, revising guidelines and processes, and leading a global team of specialists. He also conducts awareness campaigns and technical training sessions across production plants to equip staff with the necessary skills to address emerging challenges. Prior to this position, Rainer worked as a Project Manager for Production IT Security at ZF Friedrichshafen AG from February 2013 to August 2017, where he performed similar duties. With a background as an IT Project Manager and System Administrator spanning from April 1988 to January 2013, he led various IT security projects, including hard disk encryption, PKI implementation, security patch management, and antivirus operations. Rainer began his career as a Maintenance Engineer (NC Electronics) at ZF Passau GmbH, where he worked from 1983 to 1988.