@BEERISAC: OT/ICS Security Podcast Playlist

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)
Episode: Building the Cybersecurity Community: From 120 People to 3,000 at CYBR.SEC.CON
Pub date: 2026-09-07

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Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/

The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/

This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep122/

The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/

Get your tickets for CYBR.SEC.CON., a two-day cybersecurity conference, here: https://www.cybrseccon.com/

What started with 120 people and a homemade Word flyer has grown into a cybersecurity community of more than 3,000. So what does it take to build a community that can scale without losing its personal connection?

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Michael Farnum, CEO and co-founder of CYBR.SEC.Community, and Sam Van Ryder, co-founder and an OT sales expert, to explore the story behind the growth of CYBR.SEC.CON and the community surrounding it.

Michael and Sam share how they went from a grassroots cybersecurity gathering to a thriving community while keeping the relationships and sense of connection that made the event special in the first place.

The conversation goes beyond conferences. Aaron, Michael, and Sam discuss the challenges facing people trying to break into cybersecurity and OT, why entry-level opportunities can be difficult to find, and what experienced professionals can do to help develop the next generation of cyber defenders.

They also share their hands-on efforts to introduce young people to cybersecurity, including bringing 75 high school students into the community, with plans to reach 150.

From hiring and firing lessons to career advice, community building, and the future of OT cybersecurity, this episode offers practical insight for anyone looking to grow their career, build meaningful connections, or help strengthen the cybersecurity workforce.

In this episode, you'll learn:

How CYBR.SEC.Community grew from 120 people to more than 3,000

What it takes to scale a cybersecurity community without losing its personal feel

Why conferences can play an important role in cybersecurity careers

How to break into OT and cybersecurity when you're just starting out

The challenges surrounding entry-level cybersecurity jobs

How community and mentorship can help develop the next generation of cyber professionals

What CYBR.SEC.Community is doing to engage high school students in cybersecurity

Coming September 15 and 16, 2026

CYBR.SEC.CON 2026 brings the cybersecurity community together again on September 15 and 16 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas.

If you're looking to connect with cybersecurity professionals, expand your network, learn from practitioners, discover career opportunities, and be part of a growing cyber community, CYBR.SEC.CON 2026 is an event worth checking out.

Tune in to hear the story behind CYBR.SEC.CON, the people building the community, and why the future of cybersecurity depends on bringing more people into the conversation.

About the guests:

Michael Farnum is the CEO and co-founder of CYBR.SEC.Community and has worked in IT and cybersecurity since 1994. He founded HOU.SEC.CON. in 2010, which evolved into CYBR.SEC.CON., now attracting more than 3,000 cybersecurity professionals annually. Michael is passionate about cybersecurity community building, workforce development, education, and career development, and is a frequent speaker and podcaster on security leadership and industry trends.

Sam Van Ryder is the CoFounder of CYBR.SEC.Community and Director of Strategic Accounts at Dragos. With more than 20 years of experience spanning mechanical engineering and technology sales, including over a decade focused on ICS and OT security, Sam brings deep industry expertise and a strong passion for cybersecurity community building. He is also a co-founder of HOU.SEC.CON., now CYBR.SEC.CON., which has grown into a major regional cybersecurity gathering.

Important Links:

LinkedIn of Michael Farnum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mfarnum/

LinkedIn of Sam Van Ryder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svanryder/

CYBR.SEC.CON: https://www.cybrseccon.com/

CYBR.SEC.Community: https://www.cybrsec.community/

CYBR.SEC.Careers: https://www.cybrseccareers.org/

CYBR.SEC.Events on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cybrsecevents/

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/

The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/

This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep122/

The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll

Email: info@protectitall.co

X: https://twitter.com/protectitall

Facebook: https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast

To be a guest or suggest a guest or episode, email info@protectitall.co.

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Podcast: OT Security Made Simple
Episode: BACnet Secure Connect: Der Heilsbringer für smarte Gebäude im Realitätscheck
Pub date: 2026-09-01

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Klaus Mochalski und Experte Tim Bauer (FACHSPRECHPARTNER - IT/OT für GA, FM und Gebäudebetreiber) blicken hinter den Hype um BACnet SC in der Gebäudeautomation. Erfahren Sie, warum der neue Standard ohne klares Zertifikatsmanagement im Chaos (bis hin zum vollständigen PLC-Stop) endet, warum erst 5 % der Projekte BACnet SC nutzen und wie die Migration gelingt.
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Podcast: Industrial Cybersecurity Insider
Episode: The Blind Spot Between IT and OT Isn't Where or What You Think
Pub date: 2026-09-01

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Manufacturing cybersecurity can't succeed when IT acts as the enforcer and OT sees security as an obstacle to production.
CyberHoot founder Craig Taylor joins Dino Busalachi to explain why punishment-based awareness programs create resistance, how positive reinforcement can turn employees into an active layer of defense, and why cyber preparedness belongs beside safety, quality, uptime, and availability as a core plant metric.
They discuss the overlooked role of system integrators and machine builders, the danger of unmanaged laptops and remote access, the false comfort ofair-gappedd systems, and the growing risk that AI poses to aging industrial technology.
Craig also shares a simple framework called PAR, which means pause, assess, and report, and makes the case for short, practical training that rewards people for speaking up before a mistake becomes a shutdown.
Chapters:
(00:00:00) Why IT should empower OT
(00:05:18) Connecting cyber awareness to plant uptime
(00:10:04) The missing role of system integrators
(00:15:07) Building a culture that rewards reporting
(00:20:01) Legacy equipment, limited resources, and better incentives
(00:24:06) Vulnerable plants and the air gap myth
(00:29:07) Treating cybersecurity like plant safety
(00:34:00) The personal value of cyber literacy

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Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)
Episode: What Makes a Cybersecurity Startup Valuable in the AI Era? A VC's Perspective
Pub date: 2026-08-31

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AI has made it easier than ever to build a cybersecurity product. But has it also made it harder to build a valuable cybersecurity company?

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Ken Elefant, Founding Managing Director of the venture group at Sorenson Capital, for a candid conversation about what really makes cybersecurity startups succeed.

Ken shares a venture investor's perspective on the rapidly changing security market, including why simply wrapping a product around an LLM may not create lasting value, how AI is accelerating commoditization, and what founders need to do to build a meaningful competitive advantage.

The conversation goes beyond technology to explore the often-overlooked role of people, process, market positioning, and execution. Aaron and Ken discuss the importance of finding the right "wedge" into enterprise security, solving real customer problems, differentiating in crowded markets, and building companies that can create lasting value rather than chasing the latest technology trend.

They also draw on lessons from successful cybersecurity exits and the changing threat landscape to examine what investors are looking for as AI reshapes both cybersecurity products and the businesses behind them.

Key Learning: 

What venture investors look for in cybersecurity startups

Why AI-powered security products can quickly become commoditized

How founders can find a strong market wedge

Why solving a real customer problem matters more than adding AI

The role of people and process in building successful security companies

How cybersecurity startups can differentiate in an increasingly crowded market

What founders and operators can learn from successful security exits

Where AI is creating genuine opportunity and where the hype may be ahead of the value

Key Moments: 

03:43 Using AI in podcasting

07:41 Trusting vendors and cybersecurity risks

10:59 Building Connections for Early Investments

15:19 Investing in emerging tech markets

17:45 Supporting AI-based startup growth

20:19 Building simple websites for businesses

26:03 Attracted to boring, overlooked markets

27:21 Building compliance products at Industrial Defender

30:16 Investing in defense tech startups

33:20 Experienced founders leveraging AI for products

38:32 Navigating fast-changing tech landscape

40:09 Importance of Building Trust in Business

Whether you're a cybersecurity founder, investor, security practitioner, technology leader, or entrepreneur, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how experienced investors evaluate innovation in one of the fastest-moving areas of technology.

Tune in to hear what separates a promising cybersecurity idea from a company capable of creating lasting value.

DISCLAIMER : "Any portfolio companies mentioned in this episode are investments of Sorenson Capital funds and do not represent all fund investments. A complete list of investments is available upon request. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer to sell or solicitation to buy securities."

About the guest : 

Ken Elefant is a forward-thinking venture investor with a deep interest in how artificial intelligence is transforming society and business. Ken has focused on vertical applications of AI, like Jump.ai, a portfolio company that streamlines manual work for wealth managers. By backing companies that implement AI in targeted, thoughtful ways, Ken aims to help professionals become more efficient and better prepared, reflecting his belief that AI’s true value lies in practical, well-executed solutions.

How to connect Ken:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenelefant/ 

Kencrypted newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/kencrypted-7307431988703940608/  

Sorenson team page: https://www.sorensoncapital.com/team/ken-elefant/

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

Email: info@protectitall.co 

Website: https://protectitallpod.com/ep121

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll 

FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast

 To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co

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Podcast: Nexus: A Claroty Podcast (LS 32 · TOP 5% what is this?)
Episode: Tal Kollender on Closing Remediation Gaps in Security
Pub date: 2026-08-30

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Remedio cofounder and Chief Executive Officer Tal Kollender joins the Nexus Podcast to discuss the challenges and security gaps enterprises and critical infrastructure organizations face with insecure configurations and other risky exposures. As AI and advanced attackers accelerate the speed at which exposures are uncovered and exploited, organizations are beginning to consider automated remediation. 
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