A Practical Look at Change Management in the ICS Environment

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November 7, 2025

Industrial operations are evolving faster than ever, and with that change comes new challenges in maintaining safety, uptime, and security. At this year's Automation Fair, Brandon Bohle, Team Lead at Interstates, will present "Who Moved My Control System? A Practical Look into Proper Change Management in an ICS Environment." 

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Brandon is Endpoint Security Team Lead at Interstates. He focuses on cybersecurity governance and compliance, analyzing and recommending cybersecurity improvements, and endpoint system security.

Drawing on lessons from the classic business fable Who Moved My Cheese?, Brandon explores how industrial teams can adapt to change—both technical and cultural—with agility and confidence. His session translates that same spirit of adaptability into the world of Operational Technology (OT), emphasizing how disciplined, evidence-based change management practices can help facilities reduce unplanned downtime, strengthen cybersecurity posture, and improve compliance readiness. 

Attendees will gain insights into how small, proactive steps—such as consistent backups, baseline monitoring, and effective communication—can make a powerful difference across a plant’s operations. The presentation also highlights the human side of change: how people and teams react differently, and how leaders can guide organizations through transformation with empathy and structure. 

This session promises to provide actionable takeaways for engineers, plant managers, and IT/OT professionals aiming to bridge the gap between reliability and innovation—without revealing all of the secrets just yet. If you'd like to see Brandon's presentation in person, you can click here for more information. If you're unable to attend Automation Fair, don't worry; his presentation will be shared afterward, so stay tuned! 

Questions to Consider 

  • How does your team currently handle unplanned or last-minute control system changes?
  • Are you confident that your backup and change management processes would hold up during an incident?
  • What role do people’s attitudes toward change play in your plant’s technical performance?
  • If your “cheese” (process, technology, or policy) moved tomorrow, how ready would you be to adapt? 

Looking Ahead 

Change in industrial operations is inevitable—but with the right strategy, it doesn't have to be disruptive. Interstates helps clients strengthen their control systems, simplify change management, and build a more resilient OT environment. 

Want to continue the conversation or explore how Interstates can help your facility manage change more effectively? Contact us today to connect with our experts and start building a safer, more reliable future for your operations. 

Author Introduction: Brandon Bohle, Team Lead 

Brandon Bohle is Endpoint Security Team Lead for Interstates and has been with the company since 2016. Brandon has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer and Network Security and a Master of Science degree in Information Assurance from Dakota State University. His primary responsibilities at Interstates include cybersecurity governance and compliance, analyzing and recommending cybersecurity improvements, and endpoint system security. Brandon is a Certified Information Systems Auditor and Certified Information Systems Security Professional and enjoys helping others learn how they can continue to improve on their cybersecurity journey. Brandon lives in Sioux Falls, SD, with his wife and two children.