@BEERISAC: OT/ICS Security Podcast Playlist

Podcast: Digitalization Tech Talks
Episode: Episode 63: From Research to Reality - Closing OT Security Blind Spots and Strengthening Defenses
Pub date: 2026-03-26

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In 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)

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Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)
Episode: OT Cybersecurity That Works: Budgets, Soft Skills & AI Reality for Stronger Defense
Pub date: 2026-03-30

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Strong 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]

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Podcast: Nexus: A Claroty Podcast (LS 32 · TOP 5% what is this?)
Episode: Raphael Arakelian on Operation Grim Beeper
Pub date: 2026-03-29

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Raphael 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. 
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Podcast: Exploited: The Cyber Truth
Episode: AI vs. Vulnerabilities: Who Really Wins?
Pub date: 2026-03-26

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Artificial 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 exploitation
Why attackers may benefit from “good enough” AI outputs, while defenders require precision
The rise in CVEs and why more vulnerabilities doesn’t necessarily mean worse security
The growing risk in OT, IoT, and unmanaged edge devices
Why 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.

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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 Security
Pub date: 2026-03-24

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In 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.
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