The video cast “Episode 2 Full Interview” focuses on the importance of performing thorough risk assessments in industrial cybersecurity. It emphasizes the need for identifying vulnerabilities in control systems and mitigating associated risks. The speakers, Angel and Max, discuss the common misconceptions about industrial cybersecurity, differentiating between preventing cyber incidents and preventing their potentially disastrous consequences.

They highlight steps for performing risk assessments, integrating risk disciplines, and adopting a consequence-based approach, following the ISA/IEC-62443-3-2 standards. They also address common mistakes companies make, such as skipping risk assessments and incorrectly applying IT practices to industrial environments. The interview concludes with a discussion on the economic benefits of effective risk management and the critical role of proper design and knowledge in protecting industrial plants.