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Achal Lekhi

Achal Lekhi

Achal Lekhi is a diligent and detail-oriented operational technology security specialist professional with a strong academic background and hands-on experience in several complex roles in different sectors. Achal is a quick thinker, with an ability to wear multiple hats—strategic, technical and logical for a given requirement. He believes strongly that there is no problem in the world that does not have a solution! Currently, Achal works as an operational technology (OT) security consultant across several industries globally. He has an excellent blend of technology capability, OT/IT awareness, network and information security and risk and compliance with a detailed understanding and experience of implementing OT security and cybersecurity standards.
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  • The Role of AI and Smart Connectivity: A Digital Journey Within IT and OT
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    The Role of AI and Smart Connectivity: A Digital Journey Within IT and OT

    Those that successfully integrate OT and IT systems through IIoT will be better positioned to harness the full potential of AI.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    28 August, 2024 | 5 minutes
    Sponsored By International Society of Automation (ISA)
  • xDR in Operational Technology: Approach and Adaption
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    xDR in Operational Technology: Approach and Adaption

    Operational technology (OT) is the backbone of automation, manufacturing systems and other utilities, communication systems, building automation, physical security systems, vehicle controls, and more
    By: Achal Lekhi
    22 August, 2023 | 5 minutes
  • The Future of the SOC: SOCaaS
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    The Future of the SOC: SOCaaS

    SOCaaS is a wide-open market, and we do not have a global player yet.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    12 July, 2022 | 3 minutes
  • The ICS Periodic Table
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    The ICS Periodic Table

    This ICS periodic table depicts the chemistry of all the control elements which enables the security around the OT estate for any organization.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    07 June, 2022 | 2 minutes
  • Why Network Discovery is Critical in the ICS/IACS Environment
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    Why Network Discovery is Critical in the ICS/IACS Environment

    To structure this environment, what is required to have exact reflection of inventory almost in real-time and network discovery comes into light.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    17 May, 2022 | 5 minutes
  • Log4J Vulnerability: What, Why and How
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    Log4J Vulnerability: What, Why and How

    This vulnerability allows attackers to remotely control and execute code on vulnerable machines.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    25 January, 2022 | 2 minutes
  • Architecture vs. Design
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    Architecture vs. Design

    Distinguishing between design and architecture is very important for any project.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    16 November, 2021 | 2 minutes
  • The Demons in Your Data
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    The Demons in Your Data

    The ability to make data-driven decisions in real-time is a very important goal for manufacturing operations leaders.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    02 November, 2021 | 2 minutes
  • 7 Practices to Help You Become Security Conscious
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    7 Practices to Help You Become Security Conscious

    Check to see if you're following these seven principles to good cybersecurity.
    By: Achal Lekhi
    19 October, 2021 | 6 minutes
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