Podcast: (CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security
Episode: 99: Exploring the Multifaceted World of Gary Kessler: From Cybersecurity Expert to Master Scuba Diver Trainer
Pub date: 2023-10-24

We are delighted to have Gary Kessler joining us as our special guest for today's episode of the CS2AI podcast show! 

Gary is a multifaceted individual with a diverse array of interests. He has been involved in many different projects over time and has worn various hats under the umbrella of his company, Gary Kessler Associates. 

His impressive literary contributions include over 75 articles and three books, establishing him as a prolific authority on cybersecurity. He started his journey as a computer programmer and continues to embrace that today. He is a former EMT firefighter, a passionate outdoorsman, an avid cyclist, and an accomplished master scuba diver trainer. He also is a boat captain, a retired college professor, and a dedicated husband and father. 

Stay tuned for Gary’s interesting backstory and fascinating insights on maritime cybersecurity!

Show highlights:

• Gary shares his backstory and cybersecurity journey 
• How Gary got into maritime cybersecurity
• Some early computer security vulnerabilities and hacking techniques
• Gary dives into current shipbuilding practices
• Some potential maritime cybersecurity risks and threats
• Gary discusses his initial focal point with maritime cybersecurity
• Can a ship be hacked to gain potentially damaging data?
• Security by design and resilience in engineering
• Why bridge crews and officers have to be more technologically aware now than ever before

Links and resources:

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Gary Kessler on LinkedIn

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