Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security
Episode: 103: Diving into the Multifaceted World of Ron Fabela: From Cybersecurity Leadership to Goat Herding and Beyond
Pub date: 2023-11-28

We are thrilled to have another exceptional guest on the show today!

Ron Fabela is the Field Chief Technology Officer at Xona. He is a multifaceted individual who has been a stalwart contributor to the industry for many years. His impressive resume includes being an Industrial Security champion, a military veteran, and a technologist. Beyond his professional achievements, Ron is also a founder, a father, a husband, an astronomy expert interested in anything space-related, and, believe it or not, a goat herder. 

Ron has had a wealth of experiences, making him an all-around fascinating guest. Get ready for a long-overdue and truly insightful discussion with Ron Fabela!

Show highlights:

• How Ron’s interest in technology began
• Ron discusses his career in the military and talks about his cybersecurity training
• Ron offers advice for young people 
• The benefits of working for large organizations, doing internships, and doing volunteer work
• How Ron progressed in his cybersecurity career
• Why no opportunity for exposure to systems and networks should ever get squandered
• How Ron’s military experience shaped his approach to work
• Ron shares insights on the challenges of consulting
• The importance of having hobbies and passions outside of work
• Ron talks about his role as a Field CTO
• How the control systems cybersecurity industry has evolved
• Why it is essential to persevere with projects, even when facing challenges or the progress is slow 

Links and resources:

(CS)²AI 

Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Ron Fabela on LinkedIn

Xona

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