Stronger Cybersecurity for Today's Connected Automation Systems
Date: Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM (GMT-04:00) Eastern Time - New York
Duration: 60 minutes
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Cyber threats targeting industrial operations are growing more sophisticated and costly every year. At the same time, new regulations are raising the bar for what manufacturers are expected to do about it. The question isn't whether cybersecurity matters to your operation. It's whether your automation platform is built to handle it.
We’ll explore the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and demonstrate how Bosch Rexroth's control system helps manufacturers strengthen cybersecurity, understand regulatory requirements, and prepare for today's evolving cyber threats. The focus is on practical security. What it looks like when it's built in from the start, how vulnerability management works across a product's full lifecycle, and what tools are available to help manufacturers stay protected without adding complexity to daily operations.
Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the current cybersecurity landscape, what regulators are now requiring, and how the right control system can make cybersecurity a strength rather than a burden.
In this session, we'll cover:
• What new cybersecurity regulations mean for manufacturers and machine builders.
• Why designing security in from the start is optimal.
• How to manage vulnerabilities, identities, and access across connected automation systems.
• Practical approaches to remote access, network protection, and lifecycle compliance.
Sam Gilk
Application Engineer, Automation & Electrification
Bosch Rexroth
Sam Gilk is a certified information systems security professional (CISSP) and ISC2 member. At Bosch Rexroth, he works as a Senior Software Applications Engineer, supporting the ctrlX Automation Platform in the areas of software, networking and cybersecurity.
Sam began his career at PAR Systems in 2019 where he designed and implemented control systems for custom automation equipment, primarily in the medical device industry. In 2022, he moved to work as an Applications Engineer in the US national engineering group of Bosch Rexroth. In this role, he has assisted in the development of the ctrlX OS and software applications. He is heavily involved with emerging technologies in the IT/OT space, including AI and virtualization.
Sam attended the University of Florida, where he received bachelor’s degrees in mechanical and aerospace engineering. He now lives in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Dave Boeldt
Product Manager, ctrlX AUTOMATION
Bosch Rexroth
Dave Boeldt is a Product Manager at the Bosch Rexroth Corporation, Automation & Electrification division, a leading global supplier of drive and control technologies. With a bachelor’s degree in computer science and over 30 years of experience in automation, Dave has extensive knowledge and a proven track record within the industry.
Dave has held various positions at Bosch Rexroth, including application engineering, development, sales, and product management. In his current role, Dave manages the ctrlX AUTOMATION software portfolio, integration of new components and technologies, and works with customers to develop industrial automation and digital transformation solutions.