What would happen if your GPS signal were jammed? It would impact more than just navigation – you'd also lose access to financial data and power. Joe Marshall, Senior IoT Strategist and Threat Researcher at Cisco Talos, discusses an innovative solution to maintain the country's power grid operations in the event of GPS jamming, whether it's a precautionary measure or an act of war.

Explore the fast-evolving field of OT cybersecurity with Emma Duckworth, a professional whose journey from chemical engineering to securing operational technologies highlights the growing need for cross-functional collaboration in industrial environments.

Emma shares her experiences working on the plant floor, the challenges of uniting IT and OT teams, and the role of emerging technologies like intrusion detection and prevention systems in safeguarding manufacturing processes.

Gain practical insights into career paths, mentorship, and the critical importance of hands-on learning in this dynamic industry.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - A Fresh Look at OT Cybersecurity
• 00:01:29 - From Chemical Engineering to Cybersecurity: Emma's Path
• 00:02:36 - Thriving in a Rapidly Evolving Industry
• 00:04:35 - Tools of the Trade: Technologies Transforming OT Security
• 00:05:21 - Bridging the Gap: IT and OT Collaboration Challenges
• 00:08:25 - The Cutting Edge: Emerging Trends and Remote Access
• 00:10:20 - Building a Cybersecurity Career: Emma’s Advice
• 00:15:03 - Looking Ahead: Emma’s Vision for the Future
• 00:18:08 - Key Takeaways and Parting Insights

Links And Resources:

• Velta Technology
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Jim Cook on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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Derek Harp hosts Virginia "Ginger" Wright, a program manager at Idaho National Laboratory, known for her pioneering work in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Ginger shares the history and importance of Cyber Informed Engineering (CIE) and how this engineering philosophy integrates safety protocols directly into the design of industrial systems, making them resilient against cyber threats. They discuss the origins of CIE in nuclear energy safety, the unique assets of Idaho National Laboratory, and the vital role engineers play in safeguarding critical infrastructure. Ginger also dives into practical resources like the Cyber Informed Engineering Implementation Guide, sharing how organizations and educators can adopt this methodology. Join us for insights into CIE’s impact on the future of OT and ICS cybersecurity.

Recent years have seen a growing awareness of the vulnerabilities in our critical infrastructure to cyberattacks, particularly from nation-states like Russia, Iran, and China. In this episode of the IoT Security Podcast, host John Vecchi welcomes Khris Woodring, Senior Cybersecurity Architect at Syngenta, to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities in securing critical infrastructure. From his serendipitous journey into the field to actionable insights on workforce development, Khris shares how industries can overcome the persistent talent gap and drive proactive change in OT security.

Key topics include:

• The unique challenges of bridging IT and OT security.
• Why workforce shortages hinder progress and how industry and academia can collaborate.
• The importance of standardizing roles, frameworks, and terminology.
• Stories of how early curiosity sparked a career in cybersecurity.

Tune in for a passionate discussion on how to protect the systems that make modern life possible—and the steps we can take to secure a resilient future.

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Dale Peterson speaks with Joel Langill, the SCADAHacker, about his new training course entitled Conducting Threat, Vulnerability, and Risk Assessments For ICS. A two day version of this course will be offered prior to S4x25.

Of course Dale and Joel jump around a bit on training, the workforce and other items. Take a listen.