Rowan Macfarlane

Rowan Macfarlane is a leading expert in OT cybersecurity, with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning both operations and consulting. As a Principal Industrial Consultant at Dragos, he specializes in architectural assessments, network vulnerability assessments, compromise assessments, and tabletop exercises, helping organizations strengthen their cyber defenses.

Rowan’s deep technical expertise stems from his experience commissioning and operating LNG plants, building OT risk management frameworks, and leading the design of secure industrial network architectures. His work in the Asia-Pacific region includes penetration testing and implementing zones and conduits-based security to protect critical infrastructure.

A Murdoch University graduate in Internetworking and Computer Security, Rowan holds multiple industry-recognized certifications, including SCADA Security Architect, OSCP, SABSA Chartered Security Architect, and ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Fundamentals Specialist.

With his wealth of real-world experience and a passion for bridging IT and OT security, Rowan is a sought-after speaker who provides practical, actionable insights to help organizations mitigate threats and build resilient industrial environments.