Denrich is the Managing Partner at Arista Cyber, bringing over 27 years of experience in the process automation sector. He has a strong background in OT/ICS security and Functional Safety.
Denrich leads a team of OT/ICS cybersecurity professionals focused on providing security advisory services to government and non-government organizations. His expertise includes Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management, aligning with industry standards such as IEC 62443, NIST CSF, and NERC CIP. Denrich and his team support critical industries, including Fertilizers, Oil & Gas, Energy, Chemicals, Manufacturing, Mining, Petrochemicals, Refineries, and Utilities (Water and Power).
His career has taken him across the globe—having lived and worked in the Middle East, India, Europe, and Turkey—before settling in Canada. Prior to founding Arista Cyber, he spent over 17 years with HIMA, Germany, serving in various roles, including Vice President for the Middle East Region.
Denrich is one of the few TÜV Rheinland Certified Functional Safety Trainers worldwide. An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he also serves on the Board of Directors for ISA Toronto.
In this masterclass, attendees will gain an understanding of the importance of a OT/ICS cybersecurity program/framework and governance and how to make it effective. Key topics include Regulations, Secure by Design principles, supply chain challenges, and the impact of emerging technologies such as AI and Quantum Computing on OT/ICS enviroment.