Lionel Jacobs is part of the Palo Alto Networks ICS and SCADA solutions team working as a  Sr. Security Architect. Coming from the asset-owner side , Lionel has spent the last 20 plus years working in the IT/OT environment with focus on ICS systems design, controls, and implementation.  Lionel was a pioneer in bridging the IT-OT security gap and implementing next-generation security into performance and safety critical process control areas.  During his tenure, he successfully deployed a large scale ICS/SCADA security architecture comprised of over 100 next-generation firewalls, 100s of advanced endpoint protection clients and SIEM, distributed over dozens of remote plants and a centralized core, all based on a “Zero Trust” philosophy.  Lionel graduated from Houston Baptist University with a double degree in Physics and Mathematics and has held certifications as a MCSE, CCA, CCNP, CCIP, CCNA, CSSA, and GICSP.