Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security
Episode: 128: From the Pentagon to Public Safety: Lucian Niemeyer’s Mission to Secure OT
Pub date: 2025-02-18

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Lucian Niemeyer, Chief Executive Officer of Building Cyber Security and former Assistant Secretary of Defense, joins Derek Harp to discuss the growing cyber risks to operational technology (OT) systems and the urgent need for proactive frameworks to protect public safety. Recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0, this episode delves into the vulnerabilities in smart buildings, connected infrastructure, and critical systems that could have life-threatening consequences if exploited.

Lucian shares how his experience in national security shaped his focus on OT cybersecurity, emphasizing the physical impacts of cyberattacks on HVAC systems, elevators, and even water utilities. He introduces the concept of cyber commissioning, a process that ensures building systems are configured securely from the start. Lucian also explains how Building Cyber Security is creating industry-specific frameworks to help facility managers, building owners, and policymakers mitigate risks and reduce insurance liabilities.

With increasing threats from ransomware, nation-states, and insider errors, this episode highlights why securing operational technology is critical to protecting both property and lives. Learn how Lucian’s nonprofit is driving collaboration across industries to address this rapidly evolving threat landscape.

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