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2026

126 AI Is the New Shadow IT: Why Blocking It Never Worked with Jack Smith with Jack Smith Oct 5, 2026 00:56:18 125 Own Your Industrial Airspace: Wireless, Vendors, and the Parking Lot Crane Hack with Scott McNeil with Industrial Network Sep 28, 2026 01:05:46 124 Regulation Is the Budget Unlock OT Has Been Waiting For: NIS2, the CRA, and Getting the Basics Right with Tobias Nitzsche with Tobias Nitzsche Sep 21, 2026 00:46:38 123 AI in OT: Why Humans Stay in the Loop and the Junior Problem with Jori VanAntwerp Sep 14, 2026 01:05:49 122 Building the Cybersecurity Community: From 120 People to 3,000 at CYBR.SEC.CON with Michael Farnum Sep 7, 2026 00:46:47 121 What Makes a Cybersecurity Startup Valuable in the AI Era? A VC's Perspective with Ken Elefant Aug 31, 2026 00:45:35 120 Million-Dollar Buttons: How Offshore OT Is Embracing Containers and Modern Cybersecurity with Josh Herr Aug 24, 2026 00:50:20 119 AI Agent Security: How to Stop Autonomous AI from Becoming Your Biggest Insider Threat with David Girvin Aug 17, 2026 00:57:07 118 AI & Cybersecurity: Why People, Accountability & Resilience Still Matter with Brian Schleifer Aug 10, 2026 00:51:05 117 OT Pen Testing: Why Trust, Culture & Hands-On Experience Matter Most with Oren Niskin Aug 3, 2026 01:10:41 116 Cybersecurity Leadership: Why People Matter More Than Technology with Swapnil Kachave Jul 27, 2026 00:51:53 115 Conficker Still Exists? The Hidden OT Malware Threat Putting Critical Infrastructure at Risk with Lesley Carhart Jul 20, 2026 00:45:30 114 OT Cybersecurity: Why Trust Beats Technology | Jacob McCune | Ep 114 Jul 13, 2026 00:47:04 113 AI for OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure with Vivek Ponnada Jul 6, 2026 01:12:00 112 OT Cybersecurity That Works: Defense in Depth, AI Risks & Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Caleb Davis Jun 29, 2026 00:44:34 111 Quantum Readiness: The Cybersecurity Threat Most Organizations Aren’t Prepared For with Jim Sortino Jun 22, 2026 00:41:03 110 Cybersecurity vs Resilience: What Business Leaders Need to Know About Managing Risk with Lee Ward Jun 15, 2026 00:44:13 109 Continuous Trust in Cybersecurity : Why Identity Is the New Security Perimeter with Frank Goodman Jun 8, 2026 00:44:22 108 Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Soft Skills, Networking & Standing Out in a Crowded Market with Robert Whetstine Jun 1, 2026 01:02:03 107 AI, Cybersecurity & Career Growth: Why Curiosity Matters More Than Credentials with Peter Schawacker May 25, 2026 00:52:40 106 AI in OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Risks, Smarter Defenses & the Future of Critical Infrastructure with Clark Liu May 18, 2026 00:49:09 105 AI Agents & Cybersecurity: Identity, Compliance, and the New Risks Facing IT and OT with Ken Foster May 11, 2026 01:06:44 104 From NFL to OT Cybersecurity Why Trust and Teamwork Matter More Than Tools | Aaron Crow with Sean Tufts May 4, 2026 00:48:53 103 Cyber Risk in Construction: Securing AEC Projects in a Digital, AI-Driven World with Lee Carsten Apr 27, 2026 00:49:49 102 Breaking Into OT Cybersecurity: Closing the Skills Gap and Protecting Critical Infrastructure with Mike Holcomb Apr 20, 2026 00:49:17 101 OT Risk Management That Works: Asset Visibility, Risk Quantification & CISO-Level Strategy with Nicholas Friedman Apr 13, 2026 01:01:16 100 100 Episodes of Protect It All: Aaron Crow’s Journey Through IT, OT & Cybersecurity Apr 6, 2026 00:32:20 099 OT Cybersecurity That Works: Budgets, Soft Skills & AI Reality for Stronger Defense with Don C. Weber Mar 30, 2026 00:51:52 098 The Striker Attack: What It Reveals About OT Cybersecurity and Why Tabletop Exercises Matter Mar 23, 2026 00:32:08 097 OT Under Siege: How to Defend Critical Infrastructure From Nation-State Cyber Threats Mar 16, 2026 00:23:19 096 Poland’s Power Grid Cyberattack What It Teaches Us About OT Security and Renewable Energy Risks Mar 9, 2026 00:34:26 095 Safe AI Automation for Cybersecurity: Practical Workflows Without the Risk Mar 2, 2026 00:15:47 094 Compliance Isn’t Security: NERC CIP 15 and the Real Gaps in OT Network Monitoring Feb 23, 2026 00:23:15 093 OT Cybersecurity That Works: Tabletop Exercises, Critical Controls & Building Trust with Dean Parsons Feb 16, 2026 00:59:02 092 Pen Testing Reality Check: Why Cybersecurity Fundamentals Still Matter More Than AI with Corey LeBleu Feb 9, 2026 00:33:37 091 OT Remote Access After COVID: Why IT Tools Fail and What Critical Infrastructure Needs Now with Steve Rutherford Feb 2, 2026 00:49:30 090 Securing Remote Access in OT: Visibility, Segmentation, and What Compliance Misses Jan 19, 2026 00:20:26 089 Small Business Cybersecurity: Practical Steps to Survive Big Threats on a Small Budget Jan 12, 2026 00:25:36 088 Cybersecurity Success in 2026: Why Planning Early and Investing in People Wins Jan 5, 2026 00:21:43

2025

087 AI Isn’t the Answer: Why Cybersecurity Fundamentals Still Decide OT and IT Success Dec 29, 2025 00:32:42 086 Legacy Tech, AI Hype & Cyber Risk: What IT and OT Leaders Must Get Right with Neil D. Morris Dec 22, 2025 00:53:02 085 AI, Governance & Cybersecurity Culture: Why People and Process Still Matter Most Dec 15, 2025 00:51:45 084 AI, Human Behavior & Cybersecurity’s Future: Cutting Complexity and Strengthening Defense with Sharad Rai Dec 8, 2025 00:38:27 083 Inside Cyber Incident Response: Military Lessons, OT Challenges & the Power of Blameless Culture with Daniel Swann Dec 1, 2025 00:55:20 082 The Future of Cybersecurity Careers: Human Skills, AI Disruption & How to Stand Out Now with Mark Sasson Nov 24, 2025 00:56:24 081 Data Diodes & Remote Access: How Industrial Systems Stay Secure in a Connected World with Lior Frenkel Nov 17, 2025 01:16:43 080 AI, Music, and Cybersecurity Collide: How Innovation Is Redefining Creativity and Risk with Hadi Heidari Nov 10, 2025 00:53:23 079 Open Source Intelligence Exposed: How Hackers Use Public Data to Target People, Passwords, and Critical Systems Nov 4, 2025 00:24:25 078 Old Windows, New Risks: How End-of-Life Systems Threaten OT Security and What You Can Do Oct 27, 2025 00:20:18 077 OT Cybersecurity Wake-Up Call: How Airports and Power Grids Expose the Gaps We Can’t Ignore Oct 20, 2025 00:22:46 076 Why “One Size Fits All” Fails in OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Fixes for IT–OT Gaps Oct 6, 2025 00:28:01 075 How to Protect Kids in a Digital World: Online Safety, AI Dangers, and Parental Guidance with John Schimanski Sep 22, 2025 00:58:51 074 Bridging Military and Civilian Cybersecurity: Leadership, Skills, and Lifelong Learning with Christopher Ross with Christopher Ross Sep 15, 2025 00:56:08 073 AI, Quantum, and Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure in a Digital World with Kathryn Wang Sep 8, 2025 00:57:17 072 Bridging IT and OT Cybersecurity: Lessons from the Field with Patrick Gillespie with Patrick Gillespie Sep 1, 2025 00:48:26 071 Lessons From 34 Years in OT Cybersecurity: Growth, Challenges, and Leading Change with Scott Rosenberger with Scott Rosenberger Aug 25, 2025 00:55:32 070 Reflections from Black Hat and DEFCON: Trends, Community Energy, and the Future of OT Cybersecurity Aug 11, 2025 00:14:35 069 How to Maximize the ROI at Cybersecurity Conferences Aug 4, 2025 00:28:34 068 Lessons Learned in OT Security: Regulation, Collaboration, and the Rise of AI Threats with Kam Chumley-Soltani with Kam Chumley Jul 28, 2025 00:53:50 067 The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Jul 22, 2025 00:21:57 066 Powering the Future: The Overlooked Cyber Risks in Our Expanding Electric Grid Jul 14, 2025 00:23:10 065 How AI Became the Ultimate Cybersecurity Blind Spot: Understanding the Microsoft 365 Copilot Vulnerability Jul 7, 2025 00:17:55 064 How to Harness AI Without Breaking Security or Corporate Policies Jun 30, 2025 00:15:46 063 Driving OT Security Innovation: AI, Risk Reduction, and the Future of Critical Infrastructure with Brian Proctor Jun 23, 2025 01:08:02 062 Inside OT Penetration Testing: Red Teaming, Risks, and Real-World Lessons for Critical Infrastructure with Justin Searle with Justin Searle Jun 16, 2025 00:54:21 061 From Y2K to 2038: Uncovering Time Bombs in OT and ICS Systems with Pedro Umbelino with Pedro Umbelino Jun 9, 2025 01:07:03 060 Building Trust and Bridging the Gap in OT and IT Cybersecurity with Dean Parsons Jun 2, 2025 01:00:38 059 From Plant Operator to OT Security: Stories of Failures and Breakthroughs with Gavin Dilworth May 26, 2025 01:25:34 058 Why Cybersecurity Is More Than Just Technology and Tools with Paul Marco with Paul Marco May 19, 2025 01:07:57 057 Building Trust in OT Cybersecurity: Patching, Communication, and Personal Branding for Success with Oren Niskin May 12, 2025 00:56:51 056 Beyond Compliance Cybersecurity Insights With Blake Hoge and Aaron Crow with Blake Hoge May 5, 2025 01:13:17 055 How AI is Transforming the SOC: Automation, Challenges, and the Future of Cybersecurity with Amy Tom with Amy Tom Apr 28, 2025 00:57:43 054 Simplifying OT Cybersecurity: Tools and Strategies for Non-Experts in Critical Infrastructure with Steve Kiss with Steve Kiss Apr 21, 2025 01:01:41 053 Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in State Agencies with Joshua Kuntz with Joshua Kuntz Apr 14, 2025 00:41:44 052 A Year in Cyber Podcasting: Building Trust and Community in Cybersecurity Apr 7, 2025 00:21:49 051 Chemistry to Cybersecurity: Oakley Cox's Unique Journey with Oakley Cox Mar 31, 2025 00:52:07 050 Safeguarding Operations: The Role of Cybersecurity in IT and OT Environments with Peter Jackson Mar 24, 2025 01:24:02 049 The Intersection of IT and OT: Highlights from S4 Conference with Jori VanAntwerp Mar 17, 2025 00:59:40 048 Rethinking IT and OT - Lessons from Colonial Pipeline and Other Cyber Incidents Mar 10, 2025 00:21:22 047 The Intersection of AI, OT, and Cybersecurity with Sulaiman Alhasawi with Sulaiman Alhasawi Mar 3, 2025 00:48:48 046 Encryption Dilemmas: When Government Access May Threaten Individual Security Feb 24, 2025 00:19:54 045 From Navy to Consulting - Dan Ricci's Unique Perspective on Bridging Security Gaps Feb 10, 2025 01:12:29 044 Bridging the Gap: IT vs. OT Challenges and Solutions in Cybersecurity with Chris Robertson with Chris Robertson Feb 3, 2025 01:07:40 043 Bridging IT and OT: Exploring Machine Identity and MFA in Cybersecurity with Anusha Iyer with Anusha Iyer Jan 27, 2025 00:59:41 042 Troubleshooting OT Environments with Next-Gen Firewalls with Adam Robbie with Adam Robbie Jan 23, 2025 01:04:08 041 Understanding Cybersecurity Challenges in Industrial Settings with Lesley Carhart with Lesley Carhart Jan 13, 2025 00:58:38 040 Why Small Events Like Staccato Ranch Outshine Big Conferences in Cybersecurity with Ken Foster and Neal Conlon Jan 10, 2025 00:41:48 039 Key Conferences and Networking Opportunities for Cybersecurity Professionals in 2025 Jan 6, 2025 00:19:02

2024

038 How to Protect Yourself and Loved Ones from Cyber Scams Dec 30, 2024 00:22:56 037 Episode 37 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure: A Roundtable on Industrial Cybersecurity Strategies with Pascal Ackermann Dec 23, 2024 01:01:38 036 Exclusive Cybersecurity Event at STACCATO RANCH: Where Networking Meets Adventure Dec 16, 2024 00:45:20 035 Understanding Cybersecurity Risks and Management: Insights from Harry Thomas with Harry Thomas Dec 9, 2024 00:54:45 034 ICS/OT Cybersecurity: Events, Networking, and Industry Discussions with Mike Holcomb with Mike Holcomb Dec 2, 2024 00:50:39 033 The Future of Automation and AI in Operational Technology with Shane Cox with Shane Cox Nov 25, 2024 00:47:40 032 Enhancing OT Cybersecurity: From Legacy Systems to Cloud Solutions with Paul Shaver with Paul Shaver Nov 18, 2024 00:57:11 031 Essential Cybersecurity Strategies for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Nov 11, 2024 00:25:22 030 Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges: AI, Tabletop Exercises, and Operational Technology with Clint Bodungen Nov 4, 2024 00:58:02 029 Bridging IT and OT in Cybersecurity for Power Plants with Jori VanAntwerp with Power Grid Oct 28, 2024 01:09:52 028 Elevating Cybersecurity: Importance of Relationships, Mentorship, and Honest Feedback with Ken Foster with Ken Foster Oct 21, 2024 01:10:02 027 Practical Cyber Hygiene Tips for Families and Individuals During Cybersecurity Awareness Month Oct 14, 2024 00:27:59 026 Building Resilient Tech Environments: Lessons from Dennis Maldonado Oct 7, 2024 01:09:01 025 Funding OT Cybersecurity: Priority Setting and Practical Approaches Sep 23, 2024 00:24:40 024 Evolution of Maritime Safety: From Analog Beginnings to Digital Redundancies with Christopher Stein Sep 16, 2024 00:52:03 023 Why Cybersecurity Matters: Protecting Our Food Supply from Digital Threats with Kristin Demoranville with Kristin Demoranville Aug 26, 2024 01:06:59 022 Tackling Tech Troubles: Inside the DFW Airport Cyber Incident and Wider Industry Challenges with Evan Morgan with Evan Morgan Aug 19, 2024 00:51:29 021 Cybersecurity in Critical Industries: Lessons from Medical Devices to Automotive with David Leichner Aug 12, 2024 01:10:52 020 The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Personal Development: A Deep Dive with Aaron Crow and Neal Conlon at the Lone Star Cyber Shootout Aug 5, 2024 00:28:31 019 Lessons from CrowdStrike: Managing Risks in IT and OT Environments Jul 29, 2024 00:15:43 018 From Concept to Reality: ResetCon and the Future of ICS Security Conferences Jul 24, 2024 00:49:21 017 Bridging the Security Gap: How HERA Transforms Remote Access in Industrial Environments with Andrew Ginter with Andrew Ginter Jul 22, 2024 00:46:53 016 Understanding IT OT Convergence: Dealing with Challenges and Building Trust Jul 15, 2024 00:18:12 015 Navigating Cybersecurity in OT: Challenges, Tools, and AI Integration with Joseph Perry with Joseph Perry Jul 8, 2024 01:03:13 014 Episode 14 - Practical Approaches to OT Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure Jul 1, 2024 00:27:41 013 Unlocking the Future: Hands-On Learning and AI's Role in Cybersecurity Education with Philip Huff with Philip Huff Jun 24, 2024 01:00:58 012 Exploring the Impact of AI and 5G on Future Technologies with Dr. Anmol Agarwal with Dr. Anmol Agarwal Jun 17, 2024 00:47:22 011 Cybersecurity and Safety Risks of Modern Vehicles: Understanding Vulnerabilities and Solutions with Kevin Walter with Kevin Walter Jun 10, 2024 00:52:31 010 Tools and Techniques for Better Network Visibility and Vulnerability Management with Kylie McClanahan Jun 3, 2024 00:56:07 009 From Basics to Quantum: A Comprehensive Dive into Cybersecurity Trends Apr 19, 2024 01:09:10 008 Securing Our Future: The Cyber Challenge in Aging Infrastructure Apr 4, 2024 01:07:45 007 Securing OT: Strategies for Prioritizing Vulnerabilities Mar 14, 2024 00:42:26 006 The Future of AI: Determinism, Security, and Beyond Mar 5, 2024 00:51:48 005 Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges: A Conversation with Ted Gutierrez on Bridging OT and IT Feb 27, 2024 00:51:34 004 Harnessing AI in Cybersecurity: Revolutionizing OT Protection Feb 20, 2024 00:57:21 003 Exploring the OT Landscape: Insights from Building Management with Kyle Peters Feb 12, 2024 00:58:01 002 Bridging the Gap: OT Cybersecurity in the Evolving Landscape of Industry and Recruitment Feb 5, 2024 01:02:10 001 Welcome to PrOTect IT All Jan 23, 2024 00:03:08
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