Workshop Details:

Date
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Time
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (PDT)
Location Name
Meydenbauer Center
Full Address
11100 NE 6th Street
Bellevue, WA 98004
United States

Agenda:

  • 12:00 pm Arrivals and Lunch
  • 12:30 pm Welcome / Fortinet OT Overview, Vision and Strategy
  • 1:00 pm Defense in Depth Using the Fortinet OT Security Platform
  • 2:00 pm Break
  • 2:15 pm Hands-On Workshop
  • 3:45 pm Closing Remarks

What You'll Learn:

  • Traditional and modern segmentation methods for operational environments including the risks associated with a flat network architecture.
  • Segmentation practices to support compliance with NIST, IEC 62443 and other operational cybersecurity frameworks.
  • Applying and enforcing access control policies with the FortiGate Next Generation Firewall.
  • Dynamically assigning role-based controls to group applications, link data, and limit access to specific groups in order to fortify OT defenses providing fine-grained control that adjusts access based on continuously assessing the trust of devices and users.
  • Configure virtual patching through IPS and industrial protocol visibility and security, plus implementing deception techniques to protect OT.

Presenter:

Glen Combe
Glen Combe
OT SSE
Fortinet

Glen Combe has 26 years of experience in IT and OT operations, he has dedicated his career to architecting and implementing secure cybersecurity solutions for operational technology (IT\OT) environments. Glen’s passion lies in building and optimizing cybersecurity frameworks that align with business objectives while securing critical infrastructure.

Glen specializes in evaluating existing IT/OT systems, identifying vulnerabilities, and applying tailored security controls to mitigate risks. His deep technical expertise enables him to make informed security decisions that not only protect process networks but also support operational efficiency and compliance requirements.

Beyond the technical scope, Glen excels in communicating cybersecurity strategies with key stakeholders and leadership teams. Bridging the gap between technical execution and executive vision, he ensures that security initiatives align seamlessly with organizational goals, enabling resilient and future-proofed infrastructures.

At Fortinet, Glen brings his expertise in industrial cybersecurity, IT/OT convergence, and risk management to drive innovative security solutions that protect critical systems and enhance business resilience.