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OTCC and the Embassy of Canada Host North American OT Interdependencies Forum
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition and the Embassy of Canada convened the North American OT Interdependencies Forum, bringing together government and industry leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to advance a shared approach to critical infrastructure resilience. The forum included representatives from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, and the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. North
Jan 262 min read
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OTCC at RSA: International Leaders Convene on Critical Infrastructure Security
At RSA Conference, OTCC and the McCrary Institute for Cyber & Critical Infrastructure Security convened international government and industry leaders for a closed-door roundtable on critical infrastructure security. The invitation-only session brought together a cross-section of senior government officials and private sector experts to engage in the kind of frank, high-level exchange that rarely happens in open forums. The discussion focused on the growing interdependencies a
Mar 281 min read
AKMSecure joins the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition
The OT Cyber Coalition is pleased to welcome AKMSecure as its newest member, joining the growing and diverse group of cybersecurity stakeholders united in their commitment to improving the security of operational technology environments. As threats to critical infrastructure continue to evolve, the coalition is stronger with organizations like AKMSecure contributing expertise and perspective to the shared challenge of securing operational technology systems. We asked the AKMS
Mar 173 min read
OTCC at CS4CA: Protecting Critical Infrastructure from Nation-State and Hybrid Threats
OTCC Executive Director Tatyana Bolton moderated a panel at the Cyber Security for Critical Assets Summit, where cybersecurity leaders gathered to discuss one of the most pressing challenges facing critical infrastructure today: defending against nation-state and hybrid threats. The conversation covered significant ground. Panelists examined how government and industry can work more effectively together to defend industrial control systems, which remain a high-value target fo
Mar 131 min read
OT Security Is National Security: OTCC's Response to the National Cyber Strategy
The National Cyber Strategy makes one thing clear: operational technology security is national security. For OTCC, the significance lies not just in that recognition, but in the strategy's focus on execution and its acknowledgment that securing industrial systems is essential to protecting the U.S. economy and national defense. This is the kind of policy signal the OT community has long needed, and OTCC strongly supports the strategy's direction. Across the strategy, OTCC see
Mar 102 min read
VulnCheck Joins Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition to Advance Real-Time Exploit Intelligence
Partnership expands collaboration to strengthen operational technology security and critical infrastructure protection WASHINGTON, D.C. and LEXINGTON, Mass — Feb. 24, 2026 — The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) and VulnCheck today announced that VulnCheck has joined the coalition as its newest member, expanding efforts to strengthen the cybersecurity of operational technology (OT) environments and protect critical infrastructure as threats target
Feb 243 min read
OTCC and the Embassy of Canada Host North American OT Interdependencies Forum
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition and the Embassy of Canada convened the North American OT Interdependencies Forum, bringing together government and industry leaders from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to advance a shared approach to critical infrastructure resilience. The forum included representatives from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security, and the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C. North
Jan 262 min read
COPT Defense Properties joins Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition
The OT Cyber Coalition welcomes COPT Defense Properties (CDP) as the newest member to join the diverse group of cybersecurity stakeholders dedicated to improving the cybersecurity of OT environments. OTCC: Tell us a little about COPT Defense Properties. COPT Defense Properties: COPT Defense Properties is a public, self-managed, real estate investment trust focused on owning, operating and developing properties in locations proximate to, or sometimes containing, key U.S. G
Dec 5, 20253 min read
OTCC Releases One-Pager on Zero Trust for Operational Technology
Zero Trust has become the premier security model for securing modern Information Technology (IT) environments, representing a fundamental shift in philosophy by relying on the assumption of compromise, strict access controls, and continuous verification of every user and device. Given the convergence between IT and Operational Technology (OT) systems and increasingly connected OT systems, it's natural that organizations are eager to extend these powerful principles into the O
Nov 19, 20251 min read
OTCC Releases Sector Risk Management Agency Maturity Model
Recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure have underscored a persistent challenge: the inconsistent cybersecurity maturity across the federal government's Sector Risk Management Agencies (SRMAs). To address this critical national security gap, this document proposes a new framework for the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) to evaluate and improve the cybersecurity capabilities of these agencies. The model would enable ONCD to annually evaluate SRMAs on a 1-to-
Sep 25, 20251 min read
Strong Support for Kirsten Davies to serve as DoW CIO
The Honorable Roger Wicker Chairman, Senate Armed Services Committee 425 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Senator Jack Reed Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services Committee 728 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Dear Senators Wicker and Reed, On behalf of the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC), and other concerned cybersecurity organizations, we are writing to express our strong support for Ms. Kirsten Davies to
Sep 18, 20252 min read
Letter of Support for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
The Honorable Bennie Thompson Ranking Member, House Committee on Homeland Security H2-176 Ford House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 The Honorable Rand Paul Chairman, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee 295 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 The Honorable Chairman Eric Swalwell Ranking Member, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection H2-176 Ford House Office Building Washington, DC 20515
Sep 3, 20253 min read
ColorTokens joins OTCC to advance protection of critical infrastructure with zero trust, microsegmentation capabilities
To address PRC-related threats, including groups like Volt Typhoon, the McCrary Institute has convened a task force of cybersecurity experts to help the U.S. government respond more effectively. With the ability to bridge government and industry, the Institute serves as a trusted convener on these critical national security issues.
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McCrary Institute set to strengthen OT Cyber Coalition with policy, research, infrastructure expertise
To address PRC-related threats, including groups like Volt Typhoon, the McCrary Institute has convened a task force of cybersecurity experts to help the U.S. government respond more effectively. With the ability to bridge government and industry, the Institute serves as a trusted convener on these critical national security issues.
Aug 11, 20251 min read
McCrary Institute joins Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition
The OT Cyber Coalition welcomes the McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security as the newest member to join the diverse group of cybersecurity vendors dedicated to improving the cybersecurity of OT environments. OTCC: Tell us a little about what the McCrary Institute offers critical infrastructure owners and operators who want to secure their operations. The McCrary Institute: The McCrary Institute for Cyber and Critical Infrastructure Security at Aub
Jul 30, 20252 min read
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OTCC Executive Director Testifies before the House Subcommittee on Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Protection
Tatyana Bolton testified at a recent hearing, “Fully Operational: Stuxnet 15 Years Later and the Evolution of Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure.” In her testimony, she highlights how cyberattacks, especially from Iran, have evolved since 2010 and are increasingly targeting U.S. operational technology and critical infrastructure. She calls for greater awareness of OT risks and security policy, federal investment, stronger public-private collaboration, and OT specific cy
Jul 22, 20251 min read
Interested in joining the OTCC?
We welcome organizations committed to advancing OT cybersecurity through collaboration and shared expertise. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please visit the Join the OTCC page. If you have any further questions, please reach out to info@otcybercoalition.org.
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