Sam Van Hauwaert is a seasoned Industrial Security and Cybersecurity expert with extensive experience helping organisations bridge the gap between information security (IT) and operational technology (OT). He specialises in industrial cybersecurity governance, risk management, compliance with frameworks such as ISA/IEC 62443 and ISO 27001, and aligning these with evolving EU directives like NIS2 and Cyber Resilience Act. Sam combines deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to translating complex security standards into actionable strategies for critical infrastructure and industrial environments. He frequently speaks at international industry events and delivers training on OT security, unified ISMS approaches, and practical cybersecurity implementation across IT-OT domains