OT Cybersecurity That Works: Budgets, Soft Skills & AI Reality for Stronger Defense

Podcast: National Security Law Today (LS 36 · TOP 2.5% what is this?)Episode: Iran’s Cyber Front: Where Digital and Physical War Converge with Matt SuichePub date: 2026-04-01Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAs the conflict with Iran evolves, cyber capabilities are proving just as consequential as traditional military force. This week, Elisa sits down with Matt Suiche, founder of OnDB and a former hacker, to examine how cyber operations shape intelligence gathering, targeting, and real-time decision-making in modern conflict. Together, they explore the vulnerabilities of AI systems, the physical risks to critical infrastructure like data centers and undersea cables, and what these emerging threats reveal about the limits of technology in high-stakes warfare.Matt Suiche is a cybersecurity researcher and founder of OnDB Inc., a data infrastructure startup for the agentic economy.References:NSLT Episode: Elemental Power: Mining, Markets, and the Critical Minerals Challenge with Tommy Beaudreau (Part 1). Feb 18 2025NSLT Episode: Seabed Mining as a National Security Threat: The Laws of the Sea with Matt Dianni (Part 1). Jan. 13 2022NSLT Episode: Profiting from Polarization: The Economics of America’s Culture War. Nov. 26 2025The New York Times. "Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial." 25 Mar. 2026The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from National Security Law Today, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Error Code (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: EP 83: Cybersecurity and Risk in a Decentralized Energy GridPub date: 2026-03-31Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe surge in renewables and decentralized power is reshaping grids—and exposing them to new operational and cyber risks. In this episode, Rafael Narezzi, Co-Founder & CEO of Centrii, explains how rising connectivity widens the attack surface, leaving energy infrastructure increasingly vulnerable.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Robert Vamosi, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity InsiderEpisode: You Think Your Plant Is Secure. Your Data Says Otherwise.Pub date: 2026-03-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationCraig Duckworth sits down with CIO and Chief Enterprise Architect Shellie D'Angelo to address why so many OT and IT modernization efforts stall out at the foundation.Shellie explains why data governance must come before “another tool,” how inconsistent data quality quietly sabotages reporting and risk decisions, and why leadership transparency is the fastest path to maturity. Craig and Shellie also explore the reality of shadow IT on the plant floor, the growing impact of AI as both a defensive advantage and an attacker accelerator, and the practical steps teams can take to move from reactive chaos to measurable business outcomes.Chapters:(00:00:00) Why honest risk conversations are the starting line(00:01:00) Shellie’s background: rebuilding enterprise tech foundations(00:02:00) OT/IT convergence: start with business drivers and data governance(00:05:00) “Tools first” vs business-first security decisions(00:08:00) Knowing what you have before buying more tools(00:11:00) How far along are most organizations, really?(00:15:00) AI as a double-edged sword: defense vs attacker acceleration(00:18:00) Where to start: inventory first vs governance structure(00:22:00) OT tech is often easier prey: PLCs, HMI/SCADA, cameras(00:25:00) Partnering vs going it alone: don’t reinvent the wheel(00:26:00) Tech debt and why technology can’t be an afterthought(00:29:00) Governance should increase speed, not slow it down(00:30:00) Final advice: “turn chaos into cash” and own your impactLinks And Resources:Shellie D'Angelo on LinkedInWant to Sponsor an episode or be a Guest? Reach out here.Industrial Cybersecurity Insider on LinkedInCybersecurity & Digital Safety on LinkedInBW Design Group CybersecurityDino Busalachi on LinkedInCraig Duckworth on LinkedInThanks so much for joining us this week. Want to subscribe to Industrial Cybersecurity Insider? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube to leave us a review!The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Industrial Cybersecurity Insider, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Digitalization Tech TalksEpisode: Episode 63: From Research to Reality - Closing OT Security Blind Spots and Strengthening DefensesPub date: 2026-03-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn Episode 63, we conclude a two‑part series on cybersecurity by shifting from research insights to real‑world operational experience. Building on the findings from the recently released Intelligence‑Driven Active Defense Report 2026, this episode focuses on what those findings mean on the plant floor. We are joined by Marco Ayala, a long‑time cybersecurity practitioner with extensive experience across the process industries. Marco also serves as President of InfraGard’s Houston Chapter and National Sector Chief for Energy, offering a unique perspective at the intersection of industry and critical infrastructure protection. The group explores what OT teams are dealing with day to day, where common cybersecurity blind spots exist, and how IT/OT convergence is creating new challenges. They also examine the current of OT defenses, why gaps persist, and what practical first steps organizations can take to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. The episode wraps up with actionable takeaways aimed at helping listeners better understand today’s threat landscape and take meaningful steps toward improving the resilience of their operations. Show Notes:Website: Welcome to InfraGard (https://infragard.fbi.gov/)Website: ISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards (https://bit.ly/3NUPyfc)Website: ISA/IEC 62443 Cybersecurity Certificate Program (https://bit.ly/4t3ySkx)Website: ABS Industrial and OT Cybersecurity Solutions (https://bit.ly/4bPohTn)Website: Siemens IT/OT Cybersecurity (https://bit.ly/4svqY3z)Video: Increased visibility and security level within the OT (https://bit.ly/3O05AV4)Whitepaper: Intelligence-Driven Active Defense Report 2026 (https://www.siemens.com/en-us/events/s4/)Contact Us:Marco Ayala ([email protected] and https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-marc-ayala-a3b26934/)Jonas Norinder ([email protected] and linkedin.com/in/jonasnorinder)Don Mack ([email protected] and linkedin.com/in/don-mack)The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Siemens, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: OT Cybersecurity That Works: Budgets, Soft Skills & AI Reality for Stronger DefensePub date: 2026-03-30Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationStrong OT cybersecurity programs aren’t built on tools alone, they're built on strategy, communication, and smart investment. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow is joined by cybersecurity expert Don C. Weber for a candid, real-world discussion on what it actually takes to build and sustain effective security programs across IT and OT environments. From CapEx vs OpEx decisions to the growing role of AI in both attack and defense, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuses on what drives real outcomes: understanding business workflows, aligning with leadership, and developing the soft skills needed to turn strategy into action. You’ll learn: Why budgeting (CapEx vs OpEx) directly impacts security success The underrated power of soft skills in driving security programs How to connect cybersecurity efforts to business value and operations The role of pen testing and assessments in improving maturity Where AI adds value and where it introduces new risk How training and process understanding strengthen long-term resilience Whether you’re building a new security program or scaling an existing one, this episode delivers practical, experience-driven insights to help you make smarter decisions and drive real impact. Tune in to learn how to align strategy, people, and investment for stronger OT cybersecurity only on Protect It All. Key Moments:  05:49 Technical skills and security requirements 09:10 Understanding data workflows 12:29 Building a vulnerability management program 13:26 Understanding organizational decision history 17:44 Budgeting challenges with CAPEX and OPEX 21:36 Steps in a security assessment 24:17 Starting a cybersecurity program 28:02 Prioritizing remote access security 31:21 Discussing AI's impact on cybersecurity 32:55 Using AI in cybersecurity 38:07 AI simplifying complex knowledge 40:35 AI tools making data queries easier 45:02 Detecting and responding faster 46:05 Networking and shared experiences About the guest:  Don C. Weber is a visionary cybersecurity leader who helps defenders safely prove security where it matters most in industrial operations. He is a SANS Principal Instructor, Founder of Cutaway Security, co-author of SANS ICS613: ICS/OT Penetration Testing & Assessments, and he also teaches SANS ICS410: ICS/SCADA Security Essentials to SANS student around the world. He brings years of field work into creating step-by-step labs and planning methods teams can use right away. How to connect Don:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cutaway/  Cutaway Security: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cutaway-security-llc  CutSec Github: https://github.com/cutaway-security  CutSec GasPot HMI Lab: https://github.com/cutaway-security/gaspot-hmi-lab  SANS ICS ICS613 ICS/OT Penetration Testing and Assessments: https://www.sans.org/cyber-security-courses/ics-ot-penetration-testing-assessments Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: [email protected]  Website: https://protectitall.co/  X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at [email protected] Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Nexus: A Claroty Podcast (LS 32 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Raphael Arakelian on Operation Grim BeeperPub date: 2026-03-29Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationRaphael Arkelian, the OT/IOT cybersecurity manager at Accenture, joins the Nexus Podcast to discuss his research into Operation Grim Beeper, the name given to a two-day attack in 2024 in the Middle East where explosives were introduced into pagers and walkie-talkies favored by Hezbollah. The explosions injured more than 1500 and killed dozens. Raphael’s research looks at several aspects of this attack and shares lessons and security gaps that can be applied across the OT and supply chain ecosystems. Subscribe and listen to the Nexus Podcast here. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Claroty, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Exploited: The Cyber Truth Episode: AI vs. Vulnerabilities: Who Really Wins?Pub date: 2026-03-26Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationArtificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity but not in the way many expect. While defenders are using AI to accelerate detection, triage, and threat hunting, adversaries are leveraging the same tools to scale reconnaissance, automate exploit development, and dramatically increase the speed of attack. In this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, host Paul Ducklin is joined by RunSafe Security CEO Joe Saunders and Joe Slowik, Director of Cybersecurity Alerting Strategy at Dataminr, to discuss one critical question: Does AI actually reduce vulnerability risk or just accelerate the conflict? With a background including MITRE ATT&CK, Dragos, Los Alamos National Laboratory, and U.S. government offensive operations, Slowik offers a dual-lens perspective on how AI is reshaping both sides of cybersecurity. Together, they explore: How AI is increasing the velocity of vulnerability discovery and exploitationWhy attackers may benefit from “good enough” AI outputs, while defenders require precisionThe rise in CVEs and why more vulnerabilities doesn’t necessarily mean worse securityThe growing risk in OT, IoT, and unmanaged edge devicesWhy AI is a powerful tool—not a magic bullet—and what that means for defenders From enterprise security teams to critical infrastructure operators, this episode breaks down what security leaders must understand to stay ahead in an AI-accelerated threat landscape.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from RunSafe Security, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: CYBR.SEC.CAST (LS 25 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: ICIT’s Val Moon: Fixing Cybersecurity’s Workforce Problem is Essential for National SecurityPub date: 2026-03-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode, hosts Michael Farnum and Sam Van Ryder sit down with Valerie Moon, Executive Director of the Institute for Critical Infrastructure Technology (ICIT) for a wide-ranging discussion about cybersecurity policy, workforce development, and the growing threats facing critical infrastructure.Things Mentioned:Website for ICIT: https://www.icitech.org/Upcoming CYBR.SEC.Community events: https://www.cybrsecmedia.com/conference/CYBR.SEC.Careers: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybr-sec-careers/about/ fundraisers:Cards for a Cause: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrseccareers-nonprofit-cybersecurity-activity-7436794892787359744-v4CzCYBR CLAY SHOOT: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cybr-sec-careers_cybrclayshoot-cybersecurity-cybercareers-activity-7435353518951084033-1iw9Proceeds support CYBR.SEC.Careers mission is to build a strong, diverse workforce by providing career exposure, access to education and certifications, and mentorship for students and veterans pursuing careers in cybersecurity.Do you have a question for the hosts? Reach out to us at [email protected] Keep up with CYBR.SEC.CON.:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramKeep up with CYBR.SEC.Media:LinkedInXFacebookInstagramCheck out our Conferences and Events:CYBR.SEC.CON.OT.SEC.CON.CYBR.HAK.CON.EXEC.SEC.CON.CSC User GroupSupport CYBR.SEC.Careers Non-Profit EffortsCYBR.SEC.CareersApply to the CYBR.SEC.Careers ScholarshipTaylor Austin Broussard Memorial ScholarshipListen to our other show:CYBR.HAK.CASTThank you to our Media Partners:CYBR.SEC.CON. and OT.SEC.CON. OGGN (Oil & Gas Global Network)UtilSecCYBR.SEC.CON. and CYBR.HAK.CON. BarCode PodcastCyber Distortion PodcastThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from CYBR.SEC.Media, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Bites and Bytes PodcastEpisode: Plot Twist: I Wrote a Book | Kristin King & Securing What Feeds UsPub date: 2026-03-25Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationShe’s back. And she brought a book.After a quieter stretch on the feed, Kristin King returnsto the Bites & Bytes Podcast with a solo episode to announce what she’s been building behind the scenes: Securing What Feeds Us: Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture, published by Wiley and available for pre-order now, with an official release date of September 29, 2026.In this episode, Kristin breaks down what’s inside the nearly 500-page book, from precision agriculture and operational technology to aquaculture, agroterrorism, food science innovation, and the human layer that runs through all of it. She makes the case for why food and agriculture deserve the same cybersecurity attention we give to the power grid or financial sector and explains who this book is really for (spoiler: it’s anyone who eats).She also talks about where the podcast is headed next andmakes one clear ask of the community that helped get her here.Here are the “Securing What Feeds Us: Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture” book Pre-Order Links: 📘 US Pre-Order Link (Amazon):https://www.amazon.com/Securing-What-Feeds-Cybersecurity-Agriculture/dp/1394391005#detailBullets_feature_div📘 UK Pre-Order Link (Amazon): https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1394391005?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MFWDKT09AMPZSA86K9NH&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MFWDKT09AMPZSA86K9NH&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_MFWDKT09AMPZSA86K9NH&bestFormat=true📘 Barns & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/securing-what-feeds-us-kristin-king/1149440985📘 Bookshop.org:https://bookshop.org/p/books/securing-what-feeds-us-cybersecurity-in-food-and-agriculture-kristin-king/801d9d7a8eb2741b?ean=9781394391004&next=t⭐ If you prefer to order from a local bookstore, you can give them the ISBN. ---------------Episode Key Highlights00:01:49 The Book Announcement: Securing What Feeds Us00:04:52 The Foreword: Dr. Darren Detwiler00:09:20 The Gap Between Two Worlds ThatNeeded a Book00:11:30 Who This Book Is Really For00:14:03 Food Is Critical Infrastructure00:15:43 The Real Stakes: Ransomware,Precision Ag & Agroterrorism00:23:06 Food Science, 3D Printing & theFuture of Food00:25:38 Resilience Over Compliance00:28:38 The Quote: Mainstream Urgency---------------📘 Sign up for early updates, exclusive previews, and news about Kristin’s book, “Securing What Feeds Us:  Cybersecurity in Food and Agriculture,” here.---------------🎤 Book Kristin Demoranville to SpeakTo invite Kristin to speak at your conference, corporate event, webinar, or workshop, visit the website and submit a request.---------------🎤 Bites and Bytes Podcast Info:Website: Explore all our episodes, articles, and more on our official website.  Merch Shop: Show your support with some awesome Bites and Bytes gear!Substack: Stay updated with the latest insights and stories from the world of cybersecurity in the food industry.Socials: TikTok;Instagram;LinkedIn;BlueSky---------------🛡️ About AnzenSage & AnzenOTAnzenSage is a cybersecurity advisory firm specializing in security resilience for thefood, agriculture, zoo, and aquarium industries.  AnzenSage offers practical, strategic guidance to help organizations anticipate risks and build resilience.  Learn more about their offerings at anzensage.com.​AnzenOThelps organizations understand and prioritize operational risk faster, without slow or static assessments. Subscription access is available, including a student option. Learn more at anzenot.com.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from AnzenSage, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Nexus: A Claroty Podcast (LS 32 · TOP 5% what is this?)Episode: Adm. Michael Rogers on his time as NSA DirectorPub date: 2026-03-24Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFormer NSA Director and Commander of U.S. Cyber Command Adm. Michael S. Rogers (Ret. USN) joins the Nexus Podcast. Rogers spoke in advance of an RSA Conference panel discussion today with the other living NSA directors, Keith Alexander, Paul Nakasone, and Tim Haugh, a rare time when the four can be in the same room. Rogers describes the principles that guided his time as director of these intelligence agencies, how the role changes as administrations change, and some of the core strategies that led to success. Subscribe and listen to the Nexus Podcast here. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Claroty, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.