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Katell Thielemann
Distinguished VP Analyst
Gartner
Speaker Topics
- Vision, Strategy and Operating Model
- Cybersecurity Management, Governance and Policy
- Managing Cyber Risk
- Managing Threats, Vulnerabilities and Exposures
Speaker Bio
Katell Thielemann is a VP Distinguished Analyst focusing on risk and security of cyber-physical systems or CPS (which includes OT/IoT/IIoT/Industrie 4.0/Edge devices/Physical AI etc.). In this capacity, Ms. Thielemann provides strategic insights and direction for her clients by helping them understand the threat landscape, major market trends, key business issues, leading technology trends and drivers, industry best practices, and future scenarios.
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Sessions
Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM BRT
Ask the Analyst: Why Is IT-OT Convergence the Most Dangerous Idea of the 21st Century?
Katell Thielemann,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
"IT-OT convergence" is a mantra bandied about as a magic solution to digitization programs. In reality, it has created far more problems than it has solved, and security teams are starting to wake up to the nightmare. Join this interactive Ask the Analyst session for a lively discussion!
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Tuesday, 04 August, 2026 02:30 PM - 02:50 PM BRT
Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms
Katell Thielemann,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
This session provides an overview of Gartner's newest Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms. We look at the changes in the vendor landscape since last year, the latest market trends, the way forward in CPS Security as organization focus more on their OT, ICS, SCADA, IoT or IIoT landscape.
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Wednesday, 05 August, 2026 02:00 PM - 02:30 PM BRT
Outlook for Cyber-Physical Systems Security: Adapt to New World Realities
Katell Thielemann,
Distinguished VP Analyst, Gartner
Cyber-physical systems have become ubiquitous in today’s society. More and more "smart" assets are deployed to connect the digital to the physical world. This session will provide security leaders with insights on topics such as the security implications of this trend, the role of regulators and whether any best practices are emerging.
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