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Become an Industrial Cyber Expert 

The Industrial Cyber Expert program recognizes experienced practitioners who bring independent, experience-based insight from real industrial and critical infrastructure environments. 

Experts contribute clear, honest perspectives on industrial cybersecurity risk, operations, governance, resilience, and regulation. The program exists to advance practical understanding, not to promote products, vendors, or marketing narratives. 

This is a selective, editorial program focused on substance, independence, and operational reality. 

Who Should Apply 

We welcome expressions of interest from professionals with hands-on experience in industrial and operational environments, including industrial CISOs and OT security leaders, OT and ICS practitioners, engineering, operations, and safety leaders, and professionals working in risk, resilience, governance, or critical infrastructure protection. 

Selection is based on professional credibility, experience, and independence. Employer brand or product affiliation is not a factor. 

What We Are Looking For 

We are looking for practitioners who can translate real-world experience into practical, grounded insight. 

We do not publish generic commentary, prediction pieces, recycled frameworks, or promotional content. Contributions must be original, vendor-neutral, and rooted in direct professional experience. 

Basic Information 

First Name 

Last Name

Current Role or Title 

Organization

Email Address 

Country or Region

LinkedIn Profile URL

Primary Area(s) of Expertise 
Select all that apply. 

Primary Area(s) of Expertise 

Primary Area(s) of Expertise 
Professional Background 

Years of experience in industrial or operational environments 
Select one. 

Years of experience in industrial or operational environments Select one. 

Short Professional Overview 
100–150 words describing your background and experience in industrial or operational environments. 

Motivation and Perspective 

In 150–200 words, please describe: 
• Why you are interested in contributing as an Industrial Cyber Expert 
• One industrial cybersecurity issue you believe is poorly understood or inadequately addressed today 
Contribution Context 

Topics you are interested in contributing on

Contribution cadence 
Select one. 

Contribution cadence Select one. 

Optional Writing Sample 

You may upload a short article or writing sample in PDF or Word format. 
Submissions must be original and authored by you. Providing a sample helps the editorial team assess alignment but is not required. 

Headshot Upload (optional)

Upload a professional headshot in PNG or JPEG format. 
Minimum resolution: 1080 × 1080 pixels. 
Neutral background preferred. 
Headshots are used only for Expert profiles and contributor pages.  

Independence Declaration 

Are you currently employed by, or do you actively represent or promote, specific vendors or service providers as part of your professional role? 
Independence Declaration 

If yes, please briefly describe the nature of that relationship (optional)

Confirmation and Consent 

Confirmation and Consent 

Important Note 

The Industrial Cyber Expert program is intentionally selective. Not all expressions of interest will be accepted, and we are unable to provide individual feedback on every submission. Our editorial team will follow up only where there is strong alignment.