Panel Discussion: Defending the Digital Factory: Securing AI, IoT & Industrial Control Systems

Intelligent Manufacturing 500 | 9th October 2026 | Mumbai


Panelists in the video:
+ Ambarish Kumar Singh, CISO, Godrej Enterprises Group
+ Manish Chandegara, CIO, Ceramics Simpolo Group
+ Dr. Madhav Bhole, Head – ERP- IT, Fleetguard Filters
+ Hemal Savla, CIO, Shalina Healthcare
+ Srikanth RP, Editor, Express Computer, The Indian Express Group (Moderator)

Key Highlights:
[1] Ambarish Kumar Singh, CISO, Godrej Enterprises Group:
+ IT-OT convergence expands the attack surface as legacy industrial systems become connected to enterprise networks and cloud platforms.

[2] Manish Chandegara, CIO, Ceramics Simpolo Group:
+ AI must not control critical production decisions without reliable data, robust guardrails and human oversight.

[3] Dr Madhav Bhole, Head – ERP-IT, Fleetguard Filters:
+ IT and OT security must be a shared leadership responsibility, supported by cross-functional teams, aligned KPIs and regular reviews.

[4] Hemal Savla, CIO, Shalina Healthcare:
+ Cybersecurity decisions must account for the operational consequences of downtime, prioritising production continuity while strengthening protection.

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