Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity focuses on protecting the systems that control and operate physical building functions—such as HVAC, Building Automation Systems (BAS), access control, lighting, and other connected infrastructure. This session will begin by clearly defining what OT cybersecurity is—and what it isn’t, and how it differs from traditional IT security.
Attendees will explore real-world building system risks, including examples of cybersecurity incidents that have impacted HVAC, BAS, access control, and other OT environments. These examples will show what a cyber event actually looks like in day-to-day operations—disruptions to comfort, access, safety, and building performance.
The presentation will then examine how attackers reach building systems, highlighting common access pathways, misconfigurations, and vulnerabilities that are frequently overlooked in commercial properties.
Finally, the session will focus on what protection looks like in practice, covering practical cyber hygiene, monitoring, and risk-reduction strategies that organizations can realistically implement to reduce exposure and improve resilience—without requiring deep cybersecurity expertise.
Presenter:
Lindsey May is a Cybersecurity Business Consultant at Honeywell, where she serves as the cybersecurity knowledge lead in the United States for the Building Automation division. She brings a combined background in project management, consulting, and cybersecurity strategy, with experience spanning both OT and IT environments.
With a PMP certification and an MBA from the University of Missouri–Kansas City, Lindsey has led teams through complex, multimillion-dollar cybersecurity initiatives. She specializes in aligning technical solutions with real-world business needs, equipping sales teams and customers to navigate today’s evolving cyber landscape.
Prior to Honeywell, Lindsey held cybersecurity project management and operations roles at Optiv and Cerner. She is passionate about making cybersecurity approachable, actionable, and tied to measurable outcomes. Thank you to our Luncheon Sponsor!
We invite you to participate in supporting our local partner, Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT), at their Spring Blitz event on Saturday, April 18. We are seeking at least 20 volunteers to join the AAFAME team in painting a home near Hwy 183 and Loyola Rd. Exact location will be shared before event to those registered.
The event will run from 8am to 4pm that Saturday. If you cannot be there the full day we will have morning and afternoon shifts as well (shown below).
A few additional details:
Only basic painting skills are required for this event.
All paint supplies are provided except for gloves.
If time and manpower allows, there may be additional yard work needed.
Breakfast & lunch will be provided.
In the event of rain on April 18, the rain date will be April 25.
We will have three shifts:
8:00 am to 4:00 pm full day (10 openings) = 8 hours for incentive
8:00 am to 12:00 pm (7 opening) = 4 hours for incentive
11:30 am to 4:00 pm (7 opening) = 4 hours for incentive
We have a 30 minute overlap @11:30 to allow for lunch and transfer of duties to new volunteers.
Please note we cannot leave project unfinished so there is a chance we can be there longer than 4:00 pm.
The goal of this course is to provide the foundations necessary to correctly identify door hardware and generate the part numbers required for ordering that hardware from the relevant supplier. During the presentation, attendees will be shown which details are essential to ordering hardware that will fit and function properly for their specific application. After covering these basics, students will be guided through select manufacturer catalogs and shown how to utilize those catalogs' how-to-order sections. Building on this, students will then have the opportunity to generate part numbers for multiple example items that they are likely to see in the field.
Presenter:
Tommy Baze, CAI, AFL
Tommy has been a locksmith with Cothron's Security Professionals since February of 2020 and previously worked in education. During his time at Cothron's, he became a certified ALOA instructor and provides training courses for his fellow technicians. When he's not at work, he enjoys reading, gaming, and weekends with no plans. more info...
