More than 200 professionals took part in the panel for exchange and reflection on “Industrial Cybersecurity 4.0: Leveraging AI to Combat Real-Time Threats,” organized in early November by Arpel’s Cybersecurity Committee.

The event featured three distinguished panelists: Jeimy Cano, Ariel Pizzo from 4i Digital, and Julio Ardita from CISIAR, who discussed current challenges and the role of Artificial Intelligence in preventing cyberattacks, while also sharing best practices applied in real industrial environments.

The panel was moderated by Leonardo Iglesias, Executive Cybersecurity Manager at YPF, and Pablo Amoedo, Coordinator of Arpel’s Cybersecurity Committee.

Artificial Intelligence as a Key Tool for Both Defenders and Attackers

The panelists emphasized that artificial intelligence is already a key tool for both defenders and attackers, allowing large volumes of data to be analyzed and processed to detect threats in real time. However, its integration requires consideration of the context and maturity level of each organization, taking into account not only technology, but also processes, culture, and governance.

The importance of frameworks such as NIST, C2M2, and others was highlighted as tools for assessing maturity and defensive capabilities, as well as the critical value of data governance and the integration of strategies tailored to OT environments, which are far more demanding and complex than traditional IT environments.

It should also be noted that attackers use AI to refine their techniques and conceal themselves, making it urgent for companies to adopt intelligent solutions, strengthen processes, and train staff, as automated defense still depends on human intervention in industrial environments.

Finally, participants were encouraged to broaden the traditional view of cybersecurity—confidentiality, integrity, and availability—to include dimensions such as authenticity, usefulness, and possession of information, and to promote regional collaboration and the exchange of best practices in order to strengthen the sector’s resilience.

Link to the recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxZC58t_zZw&t=15s