Ana Balaško

October 4, 2024 4:13 pm Published by

Owners of process systems are facing increasing risks due to the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT). The IEC 62443 standard provides comprehensive guidelines for the design, implementation, and maintenance of security mechanisms to protect OT systems from cyber threats. This presentation will outline why it is crucial for process system owners to understand and implement IEC 62443 as a specific tool to enhance security, alongside the complementary application of ISO 27001 and the NIS Directive, in order to ensure holistic protection of critical control systems.

Ana Balaško graduated in 2009 with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing in Zagreb, where she is also completeing  postgraduate specialist studies in Information Security. She has been employed at HEP ODS since 2010, where she actively participates in the company’s strategy development in the fields of process systems, telecommunications technologies, and cybersecurity, as well as in managing projects aimed at achieving business objectives within her area of expertise. Ana has been involved in several innovative projects focused on the use of advanced technologies in industrial environments and creating the prerequisites for transforming the distribution system into an environment capable of handling the main challenges of distribution flexibility in a cyber-secure manner. She is an active participant in conferences such as CIRED, MIPRO, and others.

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