Building Cybersecurity: From Risk to Resilience

Date: Wednesday, 11 February 2026 | Time: 10:00am to 11:00am SGT

As smart buildings become more connected and intelligent, cybersecurity is no longer optional – it’s essential. The global cybersecurity landscape is evolving rapidly, with threats becoming increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect. At the same time, organizations are accelerating digital transformation, making the convergence of cybersecurity, sustainability, and innovation a critical priority.

Join Siemens and industry experts for an insightful panel discussion on securing smart buildings in today’s connected world. Learn about emerging trends, practical solutions, and strategies to build cyber-resilient spaces that support sustainability and efficiency.

By registering for this complimentary webinar, you can:

  • Learn how to assess and mitigate cybersecurity risks in smart buildings
  • Discover how cybersecurity can enable – not hinder – digitalization and connectivity
  • Gain real-world insights from diverse stakeholder perspectives

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for professionals and decision-makers involved in smart building operations, cybersecurity, and digital transformation, including:

  • Facility Managers & Building Operators responsible for managing smart building infrastructure and ensuring operational resilience.
  • IT & OT Security Professionals focused on protecting connected systems, networks, and critical assets from cyber threats.
  • Consultants & System Integrators advising clients on secure, intelligent building solutions.
  • Business Leaders looking to understand the strategic importance of cybersecurity in smart environments.

Speakers

[Presenter & Moderator] Vardaan Arora | IT & Cybersecurity Lead | Siemens

Vardaan leads IT and Cybersecurity for Siemens Smart Infrastructure Buildings in ASEAN, aligning business strategy with technical execution to enable secure digital transformation. He focuses on strengthening IT and communication controls, implementing robust cybersecurity frameworks, and fostering resilience in connected environments.

Working closely with teams across the region, Vardaan helps organizations anticipate evolving threats, mitigate risks, and build future-ready, cyber-resilient building systems that prioritize safety, efficiency, and trust.

[Panelist] Marco Ayala | Director, Technical – Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (CoE), Global Energy | ABS Consulting

Marco is a globally recognized leader in OT and industrial cybersecurity, with over 30 years of experience across instrumentation, automation, control, and safety systems. He specializes in securing operational technology and critical infrastructure in the energy, oil and gas, chemicals, maritime, and offshore sectors.

Over the past two decades, he has focused on industrial cybersecurity, leading initiatives that protect mission critical OT environments and support public and private organizations in strengthening resilience and safeguarding critical operations.

[Panelist] Jonathan Chin | Business Development Director, OT Cybersecurity | Fortinet

Jonathan is the Business Development Director for Operational Technology (OT) Cybersecurity at Fortinet, overseeing OT security initiatives across Singapore and Brunei. With over two decades of experience in engineering, sales and business development, he has a strong track record of building and scaling partner ecosystems, opening new market opportunities, and driving sustained business growth.

He plays a key role in growing the OT cybersecurity business and has successfully expanded into new verticals and use cases. Jonathan is deeply passionate about helping customers and partners adopt practical, cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to protect their industrial and OT environments from evolving cyber threats.