top of page
News
FEATURED STORIES
OTCC AI Working Group Series, Part Two: Pressure-Testing Foundational Assumptions for OT Cybersecurity
On June 22, the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) convened the second session of its four-part AI Working Group Series, bringing together a diverse group of government leaders, international partners, critical infrastructure owners and operators, technology manufacturers, cybersecurity companies, and policy experts to examine one of the most pressing questions facing operational technology (OT) cybersecurity today: How is artificial intelligence changing t
Jun 265 min read
All Posts
OTCC Chairman Alison King Talks Federal Zero Trust Gaps in Nextgov/FCW Op-Ed
OTCC Chairman Alison King, VP of Government Affairs at Forescout, published an op-ed in Nextgov/FCW arguing that federal Zero Trust efforts too often stop at compliance rather than closing real security gaps, particularly around operational technology.
5 days ago1 min read
OSC Global Joins the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: info@otcybercoalition.org WASHINGTON, D.C.— July 1, 2026 — The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) is happy to welcome OSC Global as its newest member. OSC Global brings decades of experience designing, integrating, and sustaining secure architectures and operations within high-consequence, highly regulated OT environments, and will add an integrator's perspective to the coalition's work strengthening cybersecurity policy for c
Jul 12 min read
Meet our Members: OSC Global joins the OTCC
The OT Cyber Coalition is pleased to welcome OSC Global, an OT security integrator with deep experience operating in some of the most high-consequence, highly regulated environments in critical infrastructure. As adversaries grow more patient and more sophisticated, the coalition benefits from members like OSC Global who bring an integrator's view of how technologies, controls, and operations come together on the ground. We asked OSC Global to tell us more about their work, w
Jul 13 min read
OTCC AI Working Group Series, Part Two: Pressure-Testing Foundational Assumptions for OT Cybersecurity
On June 22, the Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) convened the second session of its four-part AI Working Group Series, bringing together a diverse group of government leaders, international partners, critical infrastructure owners and operators, technology manufacturers, cybersecurity companies, and policy experts to examine one of the most pressing questions facing operational technology (OT) cybersecurity today: How is artificial intelligence changing t
Jun 265 min read
OTCC Joins Cyber Safety Summit Discussion on the Future of Cyber Safety in Critical Infrastructure
What does it take to build cyber safety into a project from the beginning instead of bolting it on later? That question was at the center of a conversation OTCC members joined last week at the Cyber Safety Summit, where cybersecurity practitioners, engineers, project leaders, and facility operators gathered to discuss how cyber safety principles can be better integrated across the lifecycle of critical infrastructure projects. The panel, "Incorporating Cyber Safety Technologi
Jun 182 min read
OTCC Welcomes New Board Chair and New Board Member
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition is excited to announce two leadership updates that reflect the coalition's ongoing commitment to advancing OT cybersecurity policy where it matters most. Alison King Elevated to Chair of the Board of Directors The OTCC is thrilled to announce that longtime Board member Alison King has been elected as the new Chair of the Board of Directors. As Vice President of Government Affairs at Forescout Technologies, Alison leads federa
Jun 32 min read
GuidePoint Security joins the Executive Committee of Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition
The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition (OTCC) is pleased to announce that GuidePoint Security has joined its Executive Committee, alongside existing members Claroty, Forescout, Honeywell, Nozomi Networks, and Tenable.
May 221 min read
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.
Aug 28, 20250 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.
bottom of page