In this episode, SJRA SCADA Superintendent and HOU.SEC.CON./OT.SEC.CON. speaker Randy Petersen joins Michal and Sam on the podcast to share his expertise on SCADA systems and the unique security challenges facing water facilities. They highlight real-world incidents and vulnerabilities in OT environments, offer practical advice for improving OT security and protecting essential services from cyber threats, and the importance of proactive defense strategies. 

Things Mentioned:

• OT.SEC.CON. Call for Papers - https://www.xcdsystem.com/cybrseccommunity/abstract/abstract.cfm
• Cyber Centre warns hack tampered with pressure at Canadian water treatment plant -https://esemag.com/infrastructure/cyber-centre-warns-hack-canadian-water-treatment-plant/
• Randy's OT.SEC.CON. 2025 Presentation - "Network Asset Visibility Fundamental for OT Cybersecurity" - https://youtu.be/3tMGwnOFwhA?si=97bdtE6VROT8mZBr
• Randy’s HOU.SEC.CON. 2025 Presentation – “Change the Mindset - Availability is the Driving Factor” - https://youtu.be/tEUY3eeMGr8?si=K6bYUTp7rpPnvMat

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In this episode:

• Host: Michael Farnum
• Host: Sam Van Ryder
• Guest: Randy Petersen
• Production and editing: Lauren Andrus
• Music by: August Honey