CyberHogs Speaker Series: Cybersecurity Standards in Operational Technology Environments (Michael Thompson)!

Name: CyberHogs Speaker Series: Cybersecurity Standards in Operational Technology Environments (Michael Thompson)!
Start: 2026-11-18T17:00:00
End: 2026-11-18T18:00:00
Location: University of Arkansas

Starts: November 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Ends: November 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Format: In person
Location: University of Arkansas, 227 North Harmon Avenue, Fayetteville, AR 72701

About This Event

Join the CyberHogs as we welcome Michael Thompson from Walmart Global Tech! Firehouse Subs will be provided. Be sure to register so we can order the right amount. Michael's talk focuses on the pragmatic, real-world application of cybersecurity standards within complex OT environments, bypassing theoretical jargon to deliver actionable defense strategies. He plans on examining the operational realities and technical trade-offs of securing legacy versus modern controllers, ensuring safety and system availability remain paramount. The audience will walk away with a curated toolkit of specialized AI utilities designed to streamline risk assessments and automate standard-mapping workflows for immediate site use.