On March 19, InprOTech attended the FP OT Cybersecurity Conference 2026, a fully booked event that brought together professionals, educators and students interested in protecting industrial environments. Beyond the format, what truly stood out were the technical reflections shared.
The blurred boundary between IT and OT
One of the central debates focused on IT/OT convergence, a line that becomes increasingly blurred as factories continue to digitalize. Experts agreed that this reality requires rethinking three fundamental pillars:
- Protection strategies adapted to hybrid architectures.
- Governance that unifies policies between traditionally separate teams.
- Training for professionals capable of understanding both worlds.
At InprOTech Guardian, we address this convergence through passive monitoring of OT traffic, providing full visibility without disrupting critical operations. Learn more about Guardian →
Lessons from classic incidents
The conference revisited cases that marked the sector, such as Colonial Pipeline, WannaCry or the Jaguar incident. What proved most revealing were not the technical complexities, but the recurring patterns:
- Poorly managed basic configurations.
- Lack of effective network segmentation.
- Wide windows for critical updates.
These examples reinforce the idea that many OT breaches originate from operational deficiencies. Tools like Guardian detect these configuration issues in real time before they escalate. How OT detection works →
Profiles demanded by the OT industry
Industrial cybersecurity requires professionals who combine:
- Deep knowledge of industrial processes.
- The ability to assess critical risks specific to OT.
- Mastery of industry standards (ISA, IEC 62443, etc.).
Beyond technical competencies, the sector also looks for drive and curiosity, along with a willingness to work with emerging technologies. At InprOTech, we help train these profiles through hands-on practice with Guardian.
Key organizations and standards presented
The conference highlighted two key organizations:
- ISA (International Society of Automation): a global reference for standards in industrial automation and control.
- Cybersecurity Agency of the Community of Madrid: the regulatory framework guiding public administrations in OT cybersecurity.
Guardian aligns its capabilities with ISA/IEC 62443 from its design stage. OT standards guide →
Lightning talks: Bluetooth as an unexpected vector
One student highlighted Bluetooth vulnerabilities in OT environments:
- A protocol that is easy to detect and exploit.
- Privacy loss through identifiable wearables.
- Recommendation: systematically disable it when it is not essential.
Guardian includes detection of unauthorized protocols such as Bluetooth within OT networks.
InprOTech’s commitment to vocational talent
At InprOTech, we particularly value initiatives like this because they bring the reality of the sector closer to vocational training students. Strengthening the OT ecosystem means investing in awareness, hands-on training and the development of specialized profiles.
Join our talent program →. Our connected industry needs exactly these kinds of bridges between the classroom and the factory floor.