100 Episodes of Protect It All: Aaron Crow’s Journey Through IT, OT & Cybersecurity

In this special milestone episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow steps away from the usual format to share his personal journey - from early days working with PLCs at a kitchen table to building a platform that connects and educates cybersecurity professionals around the world.

This episode is more than a reflection - it’s a story of persistence, curiosity, and community.

Aaron walks through the evolution of IT and OT cybersecurity, the lessons learned from decades in the field, and how conversations with experts across 100 episodes have shaped his perspective on what it truly means to “Protect It All.”

You’ll hear:

• How Aaron’s career in IT and OT began - and what kept him going
• The biggest lessons learned across 30+ years in cybersecurity
• What building a podcast taught him about community and leadership
• How the industry has evolved - and what still hasn’t changed
• Why relationships and shared knowledge matter more than ever
• What’s next for the future of cybersecurity and the podcast

Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you’re just discovering the show, this episode offers inspiration, perspective, and a deeper look behind the mic.

Tune in to celebrate 100 episodes and the journey of protecting what matters most - only on Protect It All.

Key Moments: 

04:12 Early tech projects and hobbies

09:31 First tech job setting up classrooms

11:20 Getting certified in IT

16:49 Early career in power and cybersecurity

18:08 Building a versatile IT team

24:23 Starting the cybersecurity podcast journey

26:28 Feeling recognized in the podcast world

29:22 Getting started in cybersecurity

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

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