Podcast with Khalid Ansari, an expert in ISA/IEC 62443 and a passionate advocate for OT product certification and standardization.Khalid shared incredible insights from his engineering journey—from instrumentation to working with Yokogawa, Qatalum and FM Approvals—and we dove deep into some of the most pressing topics in OT security, including:🔹 Overview of ISA/IEC-62443 🔹 Key parts relevant to product manufacturers 🔹 Secure by Design & Secure by Default principles 🔹 ISASecure certification process & global relevance 🔹 Supply chain security & SDLA 🔹 Role of standards in actual security outcomes 🔹 Is it only for engineers? Can beginners learn for free? 🔹 Risk assessments and where to start 🔹 Can AI/LLMs help in understanding 62443? 🔹 Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) 🔹 Hardware/software solutions & reverse engineering

For OT systems, uptime is paramount. That's a hard rule that makes maintaining, upgrading, and securing them a complex struggle. Tomas "Data" Owens and James Cotter discuss how Tennessee is tackling the organizational and technical challenges that come with hardening OT systems across the state. Those challenges range from old technology (like RS-232 over Wi-Fi!?) to limited budgets. They talk about the different domains where OT appears and provide some examples of how the next generation of builders and breakers can start learning about this space.

Segment Resources:

Free Cyber OT Training (INL): https://ics-training.inl.gov/

Free Cyber Hygiene Training (CISA): https://www.cisa.gov/cyber-hygiene-services

Recommendations for network hardening (CISA): https://www.cisa.gov/shields-up

More OT and ICS resources: https://github.com/biero-el-corridor/OTICSressource_list

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Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/asw-359

Medical Systems Cybersecurity Challenges Arabic with Eng Hussain Essayegh

Cyber incidents don’t just test your technology - they test your people, your processes, and your culture.

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Daniel Swann, Cyber Incident Commander at Rockwell Automation, to pull back the curtain on what really happens during IT and OT incidents. With decades of experience across the U.S. Air Force, enterprise environments, and industrial operations, Daniel shares lessons learned the hard way - from managing chaos in real time to building a culture where teams can learn without blame.

You’ll learn:

Whether you’re developing your first IR playbook or leading seasoned response teams, this episode delivers actionable, real-world insights that help you prepare, respond, and recover with confidence.

Tune in for battle-tested wisdom from military operations to industrial control rooms - only on Protect It All.

Key Moments: 

00:00 "Protect IT/OT Cybersecurity Podcast"

03:30 Cybersecurity: Versatility Is Key

07:52 "Balancing Bureaucracy and Flexibility"

10:20 "Practice Makes Plans Effective"

14:17 "Learning While Doing"

18:44 "Document Key Info in Incidents"

19:46 "Versatile Team Role Importance"

22:45 "Tracking Lessons with Visibility"

28:34 Proactive Reporting Encouraged

29:33 Safe Reporting Prevents Phishing Incidents

32:52 "Bridging IT and OT Safely"

37:15 Team Collaboration Enhances Outcomes

41:00 Military Preparedness and Logistics Planning

42:59 Preparing for Unlikely Scenarios

47:20 AI Threats to OT Systems

48:32 "AI's Impact on Learning and Jobs"

About the guest: 

Daniel Swann is a seasoned Cyber Incident Commander at Rockwell Automation, bringing 17+ years of IT leadership and nearly a decade of cybersecurity experience. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he has led global cyber operations, responded to major vulnerabilities like Log4J, and driven large-scale improvements in incident response and vulnerability management. Daniel is highly certified, mission-driven, and recognized for building strong, resilient security teams.

Links : 

Video of Daniel Swann with Kate Vajda, Director of Vulnerability Research and Malware Threat Research, Dragos : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zotgrPk8vI

Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/j-daniel-swann/

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Join Us Dr. Sridhar Adepu from University of Bristol . as we delve into the Bristol University-developed testbed by The Bristol Cyber Security Group. We'll cover specifications, physical processes, software, cybersecurity, training, and explore the ICS/OT capture the flag (CTF) challenges conducted in this lab.

Diversity in healthcare devices complicates segmentation, security controls, and zero-trust approaches. New certifications aim to help. Bob Lyle, CRO of Medcrypt, identifies how layered defenses, rigorous cybersecurity requirements for new devices, continuous monitoring, and dark-web credential surveillance can reduce risk.

🎙️ New Episode Recap | ICS Arabia Podcast #62 Engineering OT Security: ISA Standards & Open Source in ActionIn this episode, SZ Lin (林上智) , an experienced OT cybersecurity consultant and ISA Taiwan Section leader, shares his journey from industrial software engineering to advancing OT cybersecurity across sectors like semiconductors, oil & gas, and manufacturing.🔹 Key takeaways: • The growing importance of cybersecurity in semiconductor manufacturing, guided by Relevant standard • The pivotal role of open-source software and Industrial Linux in ensuring long-term system security and resilience. • Taiwan’s strong adoption of 62443 standards, supported by government policies and industry collaboration. • Why certification is only the beginning — true security lies in continuous improvement and integration into daily operations.A must-listen for professionals exploring the intersection of engineering, standards, and open-source innovation in OT cybersecurity.

In this eye-opening conversation, Dino and Craig address a critical issue facing manufacturing organizations today: the dangerous gap between perceived and actual cybersecurity preparedness in operational technology (OT) environments.

They discuss why many organizations "don't know what they don't know" when it comes to securing industrial control systems, the myth of isolated manufacturing equipment, and why 25% of companies still lack comprehensive OT asset monitoring.

Drawing powerful parallels to safety protocols, they explain why cybersecurity must become as ingrained in plant culture as wearing a hard hat on the factory floor.

Their bottom line: Back up your beliefs with data, treat every system as if it's connected, and verify, don't just trust, your security posture. In OT cybersecurity, perception isn't reality, and that gap could cost not only millions but also brand perception and even human life.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone serious about protecting their industrial environments.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Kicking Off: Are You Truly Secure or Just Comfortable?
• 00:01:15 - OT Security Reality Check: Do You Really Know Your Risks?
• 00:01:45 - The Hidden Challenges Holding OT Security Back
• 00:03:15 - Lack of Skilled Resources: The Biggest Barrier to Security
• 00:05:30 - Security Frameworks: Are They Reaching the Plant Floor?
• 00:06:15 - The Dangerous Myth of “Isolated” OT Systems
• 00:07:58 - From Theory to Action: Winning Strategies for OT Security
• 00:12:13 - Leadership’s Role in Cybersecurity: Who’s Driving the Change?
• 00:19:55 - No More Blind Spots: Key Takeaways for a Secure Future

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• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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In this episode 🎙️, we sit down with Tobias Halmans, an OT Incident Responder , to dive deep into one of the most critical topics in industrial cybersecurity — Incident Response in OT environments.Together, we explore: ⚙️ Why incident response in OT is different from IT 🚨 The unique challenges of detecting incidents in industrial networks 📋 Frameworks and best practices for effective OT response 🧩 How disaster recovery and business continuity planning intersect in OT 🧠 The importance of tabletop exercises for readiness and coordinationA special thanks to Sarah Fluchs for recommending Tobias — much appreciated! 🙏🎧 Watch now on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/dy3Ncfp3

What does a deep fake phone call scamming your grandma have to do with food manufacturing?

In this episode of Bites and Bytes Podcast, host Kristin King and James Slaby discuss the operational technology challenges in food production—from legacy systems running Windows XP to ransomware threats when production lines go down.

James is Director of OT Solutions GTM at Acronis and brings over 20 years of cybersecurity and industry analyst experience from Forrester Research, HFS Research, and technology companies. The conversation covers why food plants can't update their systems, the growing threat of social engineering and deep fakes, and practical strategies like the family password defense.

Topics include:

Whether you’re in food manufacturing, cybersecurity, or just curious about the systems behind your food supply, this episode reveals the realities of keeping production running while managing cyber threats.

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