ICS Pulse Podcast

When you hit a milestone like 50, you need to take a few minutes to reflect. On this very special episode, Gary Cohen and Tyler Wall look back at what they’ve learned, discuss what has surprised them and rate some cybersecurity movies.

When it comes to critical infrastructure, like the energy sector, weak cybersecurity can cause incalculable damage. In this episode, we talk with Jacob Marzloff of Armexa about how to build a more resilient OT network and some of the technological advancements that are shaping the industry.

In cybersecurity, knowing what goes into every device and system is absolutely crucial. Enter: SBOMs. Today, we talk to Ron Brash of aDolus Technology once again about the importance of SBOMs and vulnerability management.

50% of respondents still rely on spreadsheets and multiple tools for third-party risk management. In this episode of the ICS Pulse Podcast, we talk to Brad Hibbert of Prevalent about the company’s 2024 Third-Party Risk Management Study and how to create more effective risk management practices.

When it comes to OT cybersecurity, every decision can have massive impact on company finances, human life and safety and more. In this episode of the ICS Pulse Podcast, we talk to Matt Wiseman of OPSWAT about getting IT and OT to work together and how AI/ML can help simplify the process.

In the modern, interconnected environment, almost everything is vulnerable to cyberattacks, including the buildings in which we live, work and play. In this edition of the ICS Pulse Podcast, we talk to Steve Carroll and Dave Jennings of Salas O’Brien about how to protect building automation systems and why standards are needed.

There have been a lot of questions surrounding artificial intelligence and how they will be regulated moving forward. In this edition of the ICS Pulse podcast, we talk to Lesley Carhart of Dragos about these implications, as well as exclusive research on AI in cybersecurity.

IT/OT convergence has been a major topic of conversation amongst cybersecurity practitioners. For some, connecting IT and OT seems to be the next Industrial Revolution, or Industry 5.0. Today, we talk to Xavier Mesrobian of Skkynet about the benefits of connecting OT to IT and how to best connect them. Sponsored by: Skkynet

No matter which industry you work in, it seems like all everyone is talking about is artificial intelligence (AI). So let’s get into it. On this podcast, Lesley Carhart of Dragos discusses AI’s role in industrial automation, how AI is helping attackers target PLCs and what AI does well (and poorly).

Advancing technology has given the world multitudes of business improvements, but it also brings complexity, which opens up new vulnerabilities. How can you keep up your cyber hygiene so you’re prepared for the next inevitable cyberattack? On this podcast, Itzik Kotler of SafeBreach discusses legacy systems, incident response and why cybersecurity is no longer the “department of no.”

SCADA systems have evolved over the last 25 years. Today, more and more companies are talking about cloud-based SCADA. Given recent compromises, what steps should companies take to secure cloud-based SCADA? On this podcast, Xavier Mesrobian of Skkynet Cloud Systems discusses how you should manage the cloud when it comes to security. Sponsored by: Skkynet

As more people work from home and use their own devices, the threat landscape is increasing exponentially. Your networks should never go down because someone wants to watch their personal Netflix account. On this podcast, Dom Lombardi of Kandji discusses why mobile device management is necessary, why security needs to understand business goals and how to move slow to go fast.

Since March 2023, many systems engineers have been struggling with the Microsoft DCOM hardening patch. How important is it? Does it really need to be installed? What’s the least disruptive way to address it? On this podcast, Xavier Mesrobian of Skkynet Cloud Systems walks you through everything you need to know about the patch. Sponsored by: Skkynet

In OT, things that are standard to IT — such as cybersecurity SOAR processes and SOC — are less prevalent. Bringing SOAR and SOC standards to OT systems is critical as industrial cyberattacks increase in frequency and severity. On this podcast, we talk to Luis Narvaez of Siemens about how SOAR and SOC standards can help protect OT devices and networks.

Artificial intelligence is beginning to play a larger role in protecting operational technology. From threat detection to vulnerability management, AI can speed up certain processes and prevent hacks and attacks. On this podcast, we talk to Ganesh Chellappa of ManageEngine about large language models and their role in protecting OT devices and networks.

In the 12th and final episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we welcome first-timer Madison Horn, CEO of Critical Fault and Congressional candidate (OK-05). She discusses the need to move from reactive to proactive cybersecurity, the value of the shared responsibility model and the rise of quantum computing.

In the 11th episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we welcome Steve Stone, head of Zero Labs at Rubrik. He discusses how both sides will try to use generative AI, why you should assume breaches are inevitable and how the show “Parks and Recreation” tackled cybersecurity.

In the 10th episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we bring back Dino Busalachi, co-founder and CTO of Velta Technology, to discuss how to use the SANS five ICS critical controls, why OT requires purpose-built resources and why industrial cybersecurity requires constant improvement.

In the ninth episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we talk to Debbie Gordon, founder and CEO of Cloud Range, about why cybersecurity is everyone’s job, how practice and training is essential and why “Office Space” is a good cybersecurity movie.

For the eighth episode our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we’re happy to bring back Thomas Pace, co-founder and CTO of Netrise, to discuss why supply chain attacks are soaring, how the government is taking some positive cyber steps and how Sandra Bullock is here to save us all.

As our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series continues, we welcome back Eric Byres, CTO of aDolus Technology, to discuss how cybersecurity regulations are improving, why OT is a juicy target for attackers and where AI can help with cyber defense.

In the sixth episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, Dr. Jesus Molina, director of industrial IoT at Waterfall Security, talked about the physical consequences of cyberattacks, the importance of an early supply chain attack and the value of cyber-informed engineering.

In the fifth episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we welcomed back Victor Atkins, global director of executive advisory services for industrial cybersecurity at 1898 & Co. He talked about the increasing collaboration around cybersecurity and artificial intelligence and machine learning.

In the fourth episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we welcomed back good friend and movie buff Moty Kanias, vice president of cyber strategy and alliances at Nanolock. He talked about the need for a move to cyber prevention, how AI is going to impact everything and why “Speed” should be considered a cybersecurity movie.

In the third episode of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month podcast series, we welcomed back friend of the site Lesley Carhart, director of ICS cybersecurity incident response at Dragos. They discussed how to make hackers lives more difficult, why it’s essential to prepare for a cyber incident and how to improve the talent pipeline.