On this episode of the IoT: The Internet of Threats podcast, host Eric Greenwald interviews Dale Peterson, a widely recognized name in the OT cybersecurity field and, specifically, in ICS (industrial control system) security. Dale is the founder of S4, the premiere event in ICS security. Dale created the event in 2007 to showcase the best offensive and defensive work in ICS security and to build connections within the industry. He founded Digital Bond, an ICS / SCADA cybersecurity consulting company in 1998 and serves as its CEO. 

 

Together, Eric and Dale examine the origins of Dale's influential S4 conference and the addition of this year's SBOM Challenge (in which Finite State will take part in February). They also discuss the future of ICS cybersecurity, the role the SBOM will play, how manufacturers and asset owners can best derive value from the SBOM, and Dale's insights into developing an effective ICS patching strategy that won’t break the bank. 

 

Interview with Dale Peterson 

 

Dale Peterson is the Founder and CEO of Digital Bond, Inc. and S4 Events. Prior to founding Digital Bond in 1998, Dale held a variety of positions in security. Dale started his career as a cryptanalyst with the NSA (National Security Agency) in 1984. He holds a B.S. in Finance from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. 

 

In this episode, Eric and Dale discuss:

• The genesis of the S4 ICS Security Event: How and why Dale created one of the world's largest and most influential ICS cybersecurity conferences 
• Dale's insights into what the future of ICS cybersecurity holds and the role that the SBOM will play
• How manufacturers and asset owners can best derive information and value from the SBOM (and the business models that will support and fund their continued development and improvement)
• What constitutes an effective and efficient ICS patching strategy
• Regulation methodology: cyber hygiene-style vs. risk-based regulations 

 

Find Dale on LinkedIn:

Dale Peterson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dale-peterson-s4/

 

Learn more about S4: https://s4xevents.com/

 

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