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Cybersecurity Meets Industry: OT Protection In The Digital Age

Join our exclusive OT security event to discuss current challenges, practical solutions, and innovative technologies with our technology partner TXOne Networks.

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September 2nd, 2025

09:30 AM - 04:00 PM

Cologne

German

OT security as the key to sustainable industrial companies

In an increasingly connected world, the boundaries between IT and operational technology (OT) are becoming increasingly blurred. Production facilities, control systems, and industrial infrastructures are no longer isolated—they are an integral part of digital networks. This development brings opportunities, but also risks. As we open up to the digital world, the attack surface for cyber threats also increases.

OT security is no longer a marginal issue – it is a central component for the future viability of industrial companies. The availability, integrity, and security of production systems are crucial for smooth operations, economic success, and the protection of critical infrastructures.

Spike Reply and TXOne Networks invite you to Cologne to shape the future of OT security together.

Secure your place at this exclusive event and experience a day full of practical insights and valuable discussions about the challenges and solutions of OT security.

Highlights and added values of our event

Get the latest insights into OT security.

Experience practical solutions live.

Strengthen your security expertise in a targeted manner.

Benefit from expert knowledge on site.

See live hacking demonstrations firsthand.

Discover specific protective measures for your OT.

Network with fellow professionals.

Agenda

09:30 am – 10:00 am

Reception & Coffee

10:00 am – 10:30 am

Introduction & Welcome Spike Reply & TXOne

10:30 am – 11:00 am

Plant availability and cyber security in harmony & dealing with legacy systems

Mirco Kloss, TXOne

11:00 am – 11:15 am

Coffee break

11:15 am – 12:30 pm

Physical security in OT – When the attack comes through the back door

Maurice Al-Khaliedy, Spike Reply

12:30 pm – 01:30 pm

Lunch

01:30 am – 02:30 pm

Live hacking & demos – And suddenly production is at a standstill

Spike Reply & TXOne

From 02:30 pm

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Exciting insights

Look forward to our presentations, which highlight key aspects of OT security and offer valuable insights into current threats, effective protective measures, and innovative solutions.

Plant availability and cyber security in harmony & dealing with legacy systems

Many old, vulnerable legacy systems are still in use in industrial environments and will remain so for years to come due to their long service life and difficult updates. High costs and lengthy downtimes make replacement or renewal difficult. Other challenges include limited resources on the assets, outdated architectures, unknown IP addresses, and machines already infected with malware. In this presentation, learn how TXOne Networks helps companies strengthen cybersecurity and ensure asset availability.

Physical security in OT – when the attack comes through the back door

In operational technology, the focus is usually on availability and process reliability – but physical security is often underestimated. Even a foreign USB stick, an inconspicuous device in the control cabinet, or a manipulated maintenance tool can cause serious malfunctions. Real attacks, such as a prepared fieldbus adapter or a compromised maintenance laptop, demonstrate the risks. The presentation highlights why physical security is more than just doors and locks, how easy it is to introduce foreign hardware, which protective measures help, and why security begins at the point of access to the plant.

Live hacking in OT environments – understanding attack scenarios, identifying protective measures

In many industrial environments, physical security and cybersecurity are still neglected. OT components such as CPUs or switches are often easily accessible and rarely monitored. In this live hacking session, we will show how quickly unprotected access points can be compromised and vulnerabilities exploited through physical proximity or lack of segmentation. The goal is to raise risk awareness and introduce practical protective measures such as segmented networks, anomaly detection, and specialized OT security solutions.

Look forward to a day filled with exciting insights and practical knowledge about OT security that you can apply right away.

TXOne Networks

TXOne Networks offers cybersecurity solutions that ensure the reliability and safety of industrial control systems and operational technology environments through the OT zero trust methodology. TXOne Networks works together with both leading manufacturers and critical infrastructure operators to develop practical, operations-friendly approaches to cyber defense. TXOne Networks offers both network-based and endpoint-based products to secure the OT network and mission-critical devices in a real-time, defense-in-depth manner.

Spike Reply

Spike Reply is the cybersecurity company within the Reply Group, focused on securing complex IT, OT, and cloud environments at all stages of digital transformation. The company specializes in cloud security, threat detection and response, identity and access management, secure architecture design, and compliance with international standards and regulations. Spike Reply delivers end-to-end services - from security assessments and solution implementation to managed security services - leveraging leading technologies and cloud-native platforms. With a strong focus on automation, scalability, and real-time threat intelligence, Spike Reply enables clients to build resilient, secure infrastructures. The company's approach combines deep technical expertise, industry best practices, and a commitment to “security through innovation”.