Ing. Ilja David, MBA

OT/IT Security Architect

Specialist in the cyber security of industrial technologies (OT) and a recognised leader in the protection of critical infrastructure. As a Security Architect, he leads the OT Security team at IRON OT, where he supports organisations in safeguarding their operations against digital threats.

He gained extensive experience at Airbus Defence and Space, where, as Lead OT Cyber Security Architect, he worked on securing the European energy sector within the CyberSEAS programme. At DNV, he contributed to cyber security initiatives across the maritime, oil and gas industries, while at Nestlé he was responsible for information security across more than 100 manufacturing plants worldwide.

As part of his doctoral studies at Univerzita Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně, he focuses on the convergence of IT and OT security within Smart Grid environments. As an active member of the ISA99 working group, he contributes to the development of IEC 62443 standards for the security of OT systems in the energy sector. Supported by CISSP certification, membership of ČIMIB, and numerous professional publications, he is regarded as a leading expert in OT security.