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S2 E6: Navigating OT Security - An Inside Look with Lesley Carhart
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome the highly esteemed Leslie Carhart from Dragos.
We step into the world of industrial cybersecurity, discussing the critical nature of securing vital infrastructure like power plants, water treatment facilities, and manufacturing setups. Leslie shares insights on the unique challenges faced in this sector, including handling old systems, different procedural mindsets, and low-level industrial devices.
The episode also covers Leslie's intriguing career journey, filled with diverse technical roles, and her advice on entering and thriving in cybersecurity. Moreover, Leslie offers valuable guidance on mentorship and maintaining a work-life balance for cybersecurity professionals.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarhart/
https://pancakescon.com/
https://www.sans.org/profiles/lesley-carhart/
https://bsky.app/profile/hacks4pancakes.com
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:02 Leslie Carhartt's Role at Dragos
02:06 Challenges in Industrial Cybersecurity
06:39 Leslie's Career Journey
09:01 Advice for Aspiring OT Cybersecurity Professionals
13:24 Incident Response in OT Environments
16:50 Mapping Processes in OT Security
18:06 Reflecting on Early Career Lessons
18:31 Navigating Social Media Criticism
19:55 Cyber Warfare and Air Force Insights
22:04 Challenges in OT Security
24:02 Mentoring in Cybersecurity
24:43 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
25:51 Realities of Pen Testing and Incident Response
29:32 Effective Mentorship Strategies
32:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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Connect with your hosts:
Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
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Sponsored by ThreatLocker @ThreatLocker
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Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪
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This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome the highly esteemed Leslie Carhart from Dragos.
We step into the world of industrial cybersecurity, discussing the critical nature of securing vital infrastructure like power plants, water treatment facilities, and manufacturing setups. Leslie shares insights on the unique challenges faced in this sector, including handling old systems, different procedural mindsets, and low-level industrial devices.
The episode also covers Leslie's intriguing career journey, filled with diverse technical roles, and her advice on entering and thriving in cybersecurity. Moreover, Leslie offers valuable guidance on mentorship and maintaining a work-life balance for cybersecurity professionals.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarhart/
https://pancakescon.com/
https://www.sans.org/profiles/lesley-carhart/
https://bsky.app/profile/hacks4pancakes.com
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:02 Leslie Carhartt's Role at Dragos
02:06 Challenges in Industrial Cybersecurity
06:39 Leslie's Career Journey
09:01 Advice for Aspiring OT Cybersecurity Professionals
13:24 Incident Response in OT Environments
16:50 Mapping Processes in OT Security
18:06 Reflecting on Early Career Lessons
18:31 Navigating Social Media Criticism
19:55 Cyber Warfare and Air Force Insights
22:04 Challenges in OT Security
24:02 Mentoring in Cybersecurity
24:43 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals
25:51 Realities of Pen Testing and Incident Response
29:32 Effective Mentorship Strategies
32:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
=========================
Connect with your hosts:
Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmason
Wade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs
=========================
Sponsored by ThreatLocker @ThreatLocker
Allow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform from ThreatLocker. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io/threatlocker
=========================
Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪
=========================
All the ways to connect with Simply Cyber
https://SimplyCyber.io/Socials
=========================
This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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