[Israel Business Series] Cybersecurity Solutions for Safeguarding Control Systems With Yair Attar

Yair Attar is the Co-founder and CTO of OTORIO, a platform designed to facilitate the implementation of a comprehensive security strategy for industrial control systems and cyber-physical systems. He is a former senior officer in the Israel Defense Forces’ Cyber Command who headed the military’s Incident Response and Threat Hunting division to defend national mission-critical systems. 

With over 15 years of experience in cybersecurity, software engineering, and risk management, Yair focuses on safeguarding industrial and critical infrastructure against cyber threats. His ultimate goal is to simplify operational technology cybersecurity and provide the next generation of OT security and digital risk management solutions.

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As technology continually advances, cyberthreats are becoming more and more prevalent. Cybersecurity is a critical concern for businesses and individuals alike. So, how can you remain vigilant in protecting your assets and information from cybercriminals looking to exploit vulnerabilities in your system?

According to Yair Attar, control systems are among the most significant cybersecurity risks. These systems help manage critical infrastructure such as power grids, water treatment plants, and transportation systems. If these systems are compromised, it could result in significant disruption and potential danger to the public. Therefore, it is crucial to have measures in place to protect these control systems from cyberattacks. The main one he recommends is hiring a firm that offers cybersecurity solutions for industrial and critical infrastructure.

In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz sits down with Yair Attar, Co-founder and CTO of OTORIO, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey offering cybersecurity solutions for industrial and critical infrastructure. Yair talks about cybersecurity risks in industrial settings and control systems, the formation of OTORIO and how it helps people, mistakes companies make with cybersecurity preparations, and entrepreneurial growth through partnerships.