Author Profile

Syed M. Belal is the Director of the OT Cybersecurity Consulting Services with over 14 years of experience in industrial control, safety systems, and operational technology cybersecurity. He leads teams of OT/ICS cybersecurity consultants maturing critical infrastructure OT/ICS programs. He helps critical infrastructures protect assets from internal and external threats and align strategy. As an entrepreneur, he designs successful OT cybersecurity solutions that are cost-effective. Moreover, as the Director of OT Cybersecurity Consulting Services, he is responsible for the strategy, growth, and support of PAS’ OT cybersecurity business globally. Syed has a B.S. (summa cum laude) in Electrical Engineering (Control and Communication Systems) with a minor in Computer Engineering (Computer Communications and Networks) from the American University of Sharjah in UAE and an M.B.A. (with distinction) in Business Strategy from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom.