Podcasts about Critical infrastructure

A job offer lands in your inbox on LinkedIn. The company checks out. The money is fine... All they need is a short report on geopolitics or defence policy.You just got flagged by the People's Liberation Army.In this episode we talk about in June 2026, the FBI, MI5, and the intelligence agencies of Canada, Australia, and New Zealand issued what they called an unprecedented joint warning: China's military intelligence services are running systematic recruitment operations on professional networking platforms... targeting anyone with access to government, military, or foreign-policy information.We break down the cycle, who is being targeted, the payment mechanics, and practical actionable steps to protect yourself, your clearance and professional network. Listen here or on your podcast platform. Click here to send future episode recommendationSupport the showSubscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In this episode, former FBI cyber leader Jason Manar joins us to unpack the state of critical infrastructure security and why small and medium-sized businesses are more connected to it than they realize. From power, telecom, healthcare, finance, and supply chains, Jason explains how hidden dependencies can turn "not our problem" into a business-stopping event. With his FBI perspective and CISO experience, Jason shares what organizations should understand about risk, resilience, and protecting the systems we all quietly rely on. Visit https://cisostoriespodcast.com for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://cisostoriespodcast.com/csp-225

What does it take to modernize the systems that keep water flowing, wastewater moving, and nine million New Yorkers served every day?In this episode, we sit down with Robert "Max" Maxfield, Chief Systems Architect at AITHERAS and the architect behind New York City's SCADA modernization efforts for the Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. Max takes us inside the world of critical infrastructure, where downtime isn't an inconvenience, it's a public risk. From managing decades-old industrial systems and balancing modernization against reliability, to defending essential services against cyber threats, Max shares what it really takes to operate technology that most people never think about until it fails.We also explore the realities of AI in critical infrastructure, the cybersecurity challenges facing utilities, the surprising longevity of legacy systems, and how Max's passion for motorcycles, racing, and building machines shapes his approach to engineering. It's a conversation about technology, risk, resilience, and why sometimes the most important systems are the ones nobody notices.Robert “Max” Maxfield is the Chief Systems Architect at AITHERAS, leading the SCADA Modernization Program for NYC's Bureau of Wastewater Treatment. In this role, Max designs and deploys the systems that keep critical water infrastructure operating for nine million New Yorkers. With 20+ years in industrial controls, 27 platform certifications, and prior architect roles on national operations centers and the Doyon Utilities Alaska modernization, Max specializes in the messy intersection of legacy industrial systems, modern SCADA, cybersecurity, and, increasingly, AI. He's been published in Forbes on industrial technology, runs his own GPU lab for local model fine-tuning, and spends his off-hours on custom motorcycles, off-road racing, and drag racing. Equal parts engineer, builder, and pragmatist, Max brings a field-tested perspective on what actually works when the stakes are critical infrastructure.

Podcast: Exploited: The Cyber Truth Episode: The Cyber-Physical Truth: What We Get Wrong About Attacks on Critical InfrastructurePub date: 2026-05-28Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, host Paul Ducklin is joined by RunSafe Security CEO Joseph M. Saunders and Danielle “DJ” Jablanski, Cybersecurity Consulting Program Lead for Operational Technology at STV and former OT Cybersecurity Strategist at CISA, to examine what defenders often get wrong about attacks on critical infrastructure. With experience across government, threat intelligence, engineering, and industrial environments, DJ explains why sectors like water, rail, energy, and manufacturing require a different way of thinking about cybersecurity. Together, they explore: How cyber-physical risk differs from traditional IT riskWhy attacks can target engineering logic, process variables, and safety systemsThe challenge of securing long-lived OT assets and heterogeneous environmentsHow visibility, asset identification, and segmentation shape OT defenseWhy secure-by-design and secure-by-demand both matterWhy patching alone cannot keep up with distributed critical infrastructure From water systems to transportation networks, this episode breaks down what security leaders, asset owners, OEMs, and operators must understand to stay ahead of cyber-physical threats.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from RunSafe Security, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Since its original creation in the 1970s, GPS has evolved from a technology primarily used by the military to a foundation for modern society.  After the removal of selective availability for civilians in 2000, GPS's value has significantly expanded. In the past two decades, nearly every critical infrastructure sector–telecommunications, transportation, energy, agriculture, emergency services, and financial services–relies on GPS constellations to ensure that timing and location accuracy are precise. Though many do not see its utility in day-to-day efforts, GPS has become entrenched in modern networks and services. Key sources: Removal of selective availability. Satellite Navigation - GPS - How It Works. What can GPS do? Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you'd like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since its original creation in the 1970s, GPS has evolved from a technology primarily used by the military to a foundation for modern society.  After the removal of selective availability for civilians in 2000, GPS's value has significantly expanded. In the past two decades, nearly every critical infrastructure sector–telecommunications, transportation, energy, agriculture, emergency services, and financial services–relies on GPS constellations to ensure that timing and location accuracy are precise. Though many do not see its utility in day-to-day efforts, GPS has become entrenched in modern networks and services. Key sources: Removal of selective availability. Satellite Navigation - GPS - How It Works. What can GPS do? Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you'd like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A single backroom phone call between Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, David Sacks and President Trump just killed the one executive order that could have put guardrails on the most dangerous AI models ever built. No public debate. No congressional vote. The people with the most to gain financially made the call and America is now racing into an AI future with zero oversight. Lance Wallnau and Mercedes Sparks break down exactly what was in that executive order, why Anthropic's Mythos model triggered the whole conversation, and what it means that the same AI systems capable of taking down power grids and banking infrastructure are now completely unregulated. Lance and Mercedes also unpack the uncomfortable truth that every person who talked Trump out of signing is financially incentivized to keep government out of the AI space entirely. This is not a left versus right issue. This is a power versus everyone else issue. 00:00 The Backroom Call Explained 02:30 What Anthropic's Mythos Model Actually Did 06:00 Zero Day Vulnerabilities and Critical Infrastructure 09:00 Why Elon and Zuckerberg Fought the Order 12:00 The AI Arms Race Against China 14:00 What a Christian Worldview Says About Unchecked AI 16:00 The Digital Bill of Rights and Intellectual Property 18:00 Where This Is All Headed  LIKE if you knew Big Tech was calling the shots all along  COMMENT: Drop BACKROOM in the comments if you think the American people deserved a vote on this.  Subscribe so you never miss a live breakdown. Podcast Episode 2134: The Backroom Call That Changed America's AI Future | don't miss this! Listen to more episodes of the Lance Wallnau Show at lancewallnau.com/podcast

Podcast: Hack the Plant (LS 35 · TOP 3% what is this?)Episode: Kindness and Critical Infrastructure: Rethinking OT SecurityPub date: 2026-05-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this bonus episode, Bryson Bort sits down with Andrea Haddad, a leader in technology and infrastructure architecture. Andrea has almost two decades of global experience across infrastructure, including network operations, enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and cloud strategy. After beginning her career on the IT side, Andrea now specializes in building secure, scalable, and resilient digital foundations. She takes Bryson through her transition from IT to OT, segmentation in the real world, and why the future of manufacturing depends on both better architectures—and better intentions. What are the unique security challenges of a manufacturing environment? What are the best - and worst case scenarios for manufacturing and cyber conflict? And what's the secret to overcoming cultural differences between IT and OT? “In our industry, our main concern is protecting…. In people, protecting production, protecting society, environment. So we can work all day long to come up with new architecture, new ideas. But if there's another hacker that wants to hack into the organization, he's going to always find a way. So the magic wand, to be honest, would be just simply kindness,” Andrea said.  Join us for this and more on this episode of Hack the Plan[e]t.  This June 17-18, join us for Critical Effect DC! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-effect-dc-2026-tickets-1987141703327?aff=oddtdtcreator The views and opinions expressed in this podcast represent those of the speaker, and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of their employers.  Hack the Plant is brought to you by ICS Village and the Institute for Security and Technology. The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Bryson Bort, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

OpenBSD 7.9, Critical Infrastructure in FreeBSD, GhostBSD Finance report, Solaris 11.4 updates, and more... NOTES This episode of BSDNow is brought to you by Tarsnap and the BSDNow Patreon Headlines OpenBSD 7.9 60th Edition has been released and Reported over on Undeadly Cleaning Up Critical Infrastructure in FreeBSD News Roundup Apple Wants to Kill Your Time Capsule but They Run NetBSD So They Can Not Oracle To Reduce The Frequency Of Solaris 11.4 Updates FreeBSD on a Thinkpad T14 Gen 2 Intel January 2026 Finance Report Beastie Bits The DragonFly site has a recently-updated page describing how DPorts is assembled and the process to contribute. TUHS - Unix use of VAX protection modes Origin of the rule that swap size should be 2x of the physical memory - The Duke and the Beastie - Improving OpenJDK support for FreeBSD Tarsnap This weeks episode of BSDNow was sponsored by our friends at Tarsnap, the only secure online backup you can trust your data to. Even paranoids need backups. Feedback/Questions Send questions, comments, show ideas/topics, or stories you want mentioned on the show to feedback@bsdnow.tv Join us and other BSD Fans in our BSD Now Telegram channel

Grant Newsham critiques the lack of clear war aims in the Iran conflict, noting that critical infrastructure remains largely untouched. He warns this perceived weakness sends a dangerous message to adversaries in Beijing and Moscow. (16)1919

AI is putting ransomware on steroids, and on this week's episode of Feds At the Edge we examine several approaches to reducing the impact of malicious actors through advanced protection strategies and smarter cybersecurity budgeting.   Michael Dent, Retired CISO with Fairfax County, shares how he takes cybersecurity training to the next level with what he calls "Challenge Point," rewarding employees for identifying signs of potential attacks. Glendon Schmitz, Virginia State Corporation Commission, discusses the importance of showing leadership the direct financial impact of an attack when seeking successful budget approval. Akamai Technologies' Douglas Holland explores the emotional tactics malicious actors use to pressure unsuspecting users into complying with urgent requests.   Tune in on your favorite podcast platform for more on this and ransomware-as-a-service, the long-term effects on public trust, leadership accountability, and the growing need for initiative-taking governance and budgeting.  

What Happens When AI Starts Protecting the Power Grid Before Humans Even Spot the Problem? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Kaitlyn Albertoli, co-founder and CEO of Buzz Solutions, about how AI, drones, and computer vision are changing the way utilities inspect and maintain power infrastructure. As weather events become more frequent and energy demand continues to rise from EV adoption, renewable energy growth, and AI-driven data centers, utilities are under growing pressure to modernize systems that were built decades ago. Kaitlyn explains how utilities once relied on crews walking transmission lines with binoculars and handwritten notes before moving toward helicopter inspections and aerial imaging. Today, autonomous drones and aircraft can capture hundreds of thousands of inspection images every year. The real challenge now is turning that mountain of visual data into useful action before damaged equipment leads to outages, fires, or safety risks. We discuss how Buzz Solutions processes enormous image datasets in hours instead of weeks, helping utilities identify damaged insulators, corrosion, vegetation risks, and failing components before they become larger problems. We also talk about the people behind the infrastructure. Kaitlyn shares why AI should support frontline workers rather than replace them, especially as utilities face an estimated shortage of thousands of skilled linemen over the next several years. The conversation covers balancing false positives with missed detections, reducing operational data silos, and why partnerships with companies like Skydio and Esri are helping utilities connect inspection workflows more effectively. Kaitlyn also shares how Buzz Solutions is expanding into solar inspections, where AI can detect damaged or underperforming panels before warranties expire and energy production quietly drops over time. Alongside the technology discussion, she reflects on how competing in the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials shaped the resilience and mindset she now brings to building a fast-growing AI company. From wildfire prevention and storm recovery to renewable energy operations and autonomous inspections, this episode looks at how AI is quietly becoming part of the infrastructure keeping modern society running. As utilities modernize aging systems under growing environmental and operational pressure, can AI help prevent the next major outage before it happens?

Podcast: Emerson Automation Experts (LS 24 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Protecting Critical Infrastructure: NERC CIP-015-01 and Internal Network Security Monitoring (INSM)Pub date: 2026-05-20Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWe unpack what the NERC CIP-015-01 standard requires, the compliance timelines utilities must plan for, and the practical challenges of deploying monitoring inside operational technology environments.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Emerson Team, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: AI in OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Risks, Smarter Defenses & the Future of Critical InfrastructurePub date: 2026-05-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAI is rapidly transforming cybersecurity but are critical infrastructure environments ready for what comes next? In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with longtime colleague and cybersecurity expert Clark Liu to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both IT and OT security operations. From incident response and compliance frameworks to workforce shifts and operational resilience, Aaron and Clark unpack the real-world opportunities and very real risks of integrating AI into industrial environments. Together, they tackle the evolving role of frameworks like NERC CIP and NIST, the challenges of balancing compliance with actual security outcomes, and how organizations can responsibly adopt AI without increasing exposure. You'll learn: How AI is changing OT and IT cybersecurity operations The role of AI in incident response, documentation, and monitoring Why compliance frameworks alone don't guarantee resilience The risks of adopting AI without strong operational foundations How organizations can prepare for AI-powered threats and workforce changes Practical insights for balancing innovation, budgets, and security priorities Whether you're leading OT security, managing critical infrastructure, or evaluating AI adoption in your organization, this episode delivers practical guidance for navigating cybersecurity's next major shift. Tune in to learn how AI is transforming cyber defense and what organizations must do to stay resilient only on Protect It All. Key Moments;  05:33 Understanding cybersecurity compliance frameworks 07:11 Overlooked vulnerabilities in systems 09:59 Balancing multiple firewall vendors 15:17 Delegating tasks to AI 19:11 Importance of documenting commits 21:51 Hospital system shutdown crisis 25:11 AI uncovering software vulnerabilities 26:37 Engineers implementing AI in automation 31:26 AI tools and personal security 32:55 Password security practices 36:46 Using AI for basic tasks 39:38 Transition to off-the-shelf software 42:29 Going back to basics with appliances 47:02 Excitement About Future AI Capabilities Guest Profile :  Clark Liu is a veteran OT cybersecurity expert and one of the original contributors to the NERC CIP standards. With nearly two decades in energy and critical infrastructure security - including leadership roles at EY and GALLO - Clark specializes in OT risk management, compliance strategy, and securing industrial operations from the plant floor to the cloud. How to connect Clark:  LinkedIn :  https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarkliu/ Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co  Website: https://protectitall.co/  X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

We unpack what the NERC CIP-015-01 standard requires, the compliance timelines utilities must plan for, and the practical challenges of deploying monitoring inside operational technology environments.

PREVIEW for Later Today: Ukrainian Strikes Undermine Russian Public Support for Endless War. Guest: John Hardie. John Hardie analyzes how long-range Ukrainian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, like oil refineries, damage Russian morale. Environmental impacts and leadership failures to protect facilities exacerbate unspoken public frustration with the ongoing conflict.1856 BLACK SEA

Phoebe Duvall, Senior Planning and Environmental Policy Officer with An Taisce, joins the panel of Thomas Byrne, Fianna Fáil TD for Meath East and Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Marie Sherlock, Labour TD for Dubin Central and Conor McGuinness, Sinn Féin TD for Waterford.

In this week's episode of Uncrewed Views, Matt Collins speaks with Melissa Swisher, CRO at SkySafe. The two discuss drone threats facing critical infrastructure operators, how the recent Section 2209 NPRM and GridEx VII are reshaping airspace security, and what detection and response actually looks like on the ground for these owners.

The Critical Infrastructure Bill is to go through the Dáil this evening which will see the Government designate specific projects that are in the national and public interest as critical infrastructure, and fast track their delivery.Tom Philips,Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning at UCD joins Ciara to discuss.

Josh talks to Kat Cosgrove about a how companies should be treating open source more like their critical infrastructure than free stuff. Kat has a ton of knowledge about how the interactions between companies and open source communities can work well, or not work at all. Kat's time on the Kubernetes Release Team. We touch on how a project like Kubernetes is super successful, while another, Ingress NGINX, was not. It's a super insightful discussion with a ton of lessons and advice for everyone. The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2026/2026-05-open-source-infrastructure-kat/

QR-code phishing is no longer a niche attack. Microsoft says QR phishing attacks jumped from 7.6 million in January to 18.7 million in March 2026 — a 146% increase in just three months. In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, David Shipley explains why QR-based attacks are bypassing traditional corporate defences and why security teams need to rethink phishing awareness immediately. We also cover a critical new Apache HTTP Server vulnerability with both denial-of-service and potential remote code execution impacts, a sustained DDoS and extortion campaign targeting Ubuntu developer Canonical, and a remarkable case in Taiwan where a university student allegedly used software-defined radio gear to trigger emergency braking on four high-speed trains. Finally, CISA's new "CI Fortify" guidance urges critical infrastructure operators to prepare for scenarios where they may need to disconnect from the internet and continue operating manually during a geopolitical cyber crisis. Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Material Security for supporting this podcast.  Material security provides. faster, more complete detection and response for email, identity, and data threats inside Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.  Contact them at  material[dot]security  Stories include: • Microsoft reports QR phishing attacks surged 146% in Q1 2026 • Apache HTTP Server CVE-2026-23918 urgent patch warning • Ubuntu developer Canonical hit by ongoing DDoS and extortion campaign • Taiwanese student allegedly halts high-speed trains with fake emergency radio signal • CISA tells critical infrastructure operators to prepare for isolation and manual operations Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:02 QR phishing explodes in Q1 2026 06:15 Critical Apache HTTP Server flaw patched 09:15 Ubuntu maintainer Canonical hit by extortion DDoS attack 14:25 Taiwanese student wirelessly halts high-speed trains 20:32 CISA warns critical infrastructure to prepare for isolation 26:10 Closing thoughts

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is urging critical infrastructure owners and operators to plan for delivering essential services under emergency conditions – potentially for months at a time. The federal government's top cybersecurity agency warned that state-sponsored hackers, particularly two Chinese groups known as Salt Typhoon and Volt Typhoon, continue to threaten critical sectors like electricity, water, and internet. The agency is now working with the private sector to protect operational technology – the systems that control the heavy machinery and equipment that powers most critical infrastructure – from attacks that enter through business IT systems or third-party vendor products. The initiative — known as CI Fortify – will include CISA conducting targeted technical assessments of critical infrastructure entities and aims to create plans that “allow for safe operations for weeks to months while isolated” from IT networks and third-party tools. Leonel Garciga left his role as the Army's chief information officer last week, the service announced Tuesday. His departure from the job had been anticipated. Garciga, a Navy veteran who has served in the federal government across intelligence, information technology and engineering sectors for nearly three decades, was selected as the Army's CIO in July 2023. He stepped down as CIO on May 1 during a ceremony that highlighted his “many accomplishments advancing the Army's digital transformation, cybersecurity, and data strategies,” according to a social media post from his former office. As the Army's CIO, Garciga was responsible for ushering the service through a tumultuous time in the digital domain amid heightened cybersecurity risks, AI advancement, and the military's push to access and streamline its own vast data repositories. The Daily Scoop Podcast is available every Monday-Friday afternoon. If you want to hear more of the latest from Washington, subscribe to The Daily Scoop Podcast  on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud, Spotify and YouTube.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, along with U.S. government partners, released a guide to help organizations integrate Zero Trust principles into operational technology systems. The guide, titled 'Adapting Zero Trust Principles to Operational Technology,' addresses increased cybersecurity risks due to interconnected OT systems and provides insights on implementing Zero Trust without disrupting critical operations. Key focus areas include security segmentation, supply chain risk management, and identity access management. The guide aims to enhance cybersecurity resilience and reduce exposure to threats.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14. Guest: Henry Sokolski. Sokolski discusses modernizing civil defense to address non-nuclear threats like drone strikes on critical infrastructure. Following European models, he suggests Americans should prepare for 72-hour utility failures by securing water, cash, and physical protection for power transformers. He notes the administration is only beginning to articulate these essential requirements. 141700 SOUTH HOLLAND

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Breaking Into OT Cybersecurity: Closing the Skills Gap and Protecting Critical InfrastructurePub date: 2026-04-20Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThe biggest challenge in OT cybersecurity isn't just technology - it's people. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Mike Holcomb to explore one of the most urgent issues facing the industry today: the growing skills gap in OT and ICS cybersecurity. Mike shares his journey from IT into operational technology security and breaks down why more professionals are needed to defend the systems that power energy, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure worldwide. This conversation goes beyond awareness - it's about practical pathways into the field and how the community is stepping up to make OT cybersecurity more accessible. You'll learn: Why OT cybersecurity is one of the most in-demand and underserved fields How to transition from IT to OT cybersecurity The biggest barriers newcomers face - and how to overcome them What foundational skills and controls matter most in ICS environments The role of community initiatives like BSides ICS in closing the gap Why training, mentorship, and collaboration are critical for the future Whether you're looking to break into cybersecurity, pivot your career, or build stronger teams, this episode delivers actionable guidance and inspiration from someone actively shaping the future of OT security. Tune in to learn how to build a career while helping protect the infrastructure the world depends on - only on Protect It All. Key Moments:  03:07 Getting started in cybersecurity 06:33 Early passion for cybersecurity 11:54 Hurricane Katrina aftermath discussion 15:50 Awareness and education on OT security 17:49 First experiences with GRID class 25:07 Early challenges in OT cybersecurity 29:17 Importance of effective communication 35:11 Global expansion of cybersecurity events 39:52 Building a foundation in OT cybersecurity 43:36 Excitement for new CompTIA exam 46:48 Expressing appreciation for community involvement About the guest:  Mike Holcomb is an independent consultant focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity and an educational content creator. Prior to supporting clients full-time through UtilSec, he was the Fellow of Cybersecurity and the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Global Lead for one of the world's largest engineering and construction companies, providing him with the opportunity to work in securing some of the world's largest OT/ICS environments, from power plants and commuter rail to manufacturing facilities and refineries. As part of his community efforts, Michael founded the BSidesICS/OT with multiple events planned globally in 2026. He has his master's degree in OT/ICS cybersecurity from the SANS Technology Institute. Additionally, he maintains cyber security and OT/ICS certifications such as the CISSP, GRID, GICSP, GCIP, GPEN, GCIH, ISA 62443, and more. He was awarded the SANS Difference Maker Award for Practitioner of the Year: ICS/OT Defender for 2025 and BEER-ISAC's Community Builder Award for 2026. He posts regularly on LinkedIn and YouTube to help others learn more about securing OT/ICS and critical infrastructure.  How to connect Mike:  Main Site: mikeholcomb.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/mikeholcomb YouTube: youtube.com/@utilsec Instagram: instagram/_mikeholcomb/ Newsletter: utilsec.kit.com/95e31307f7 BSidesICS/OT: bsidesics.org Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: info@protectitall.co  Website: https://protectitall.co/  X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast   To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at info@protectitall.co Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Podcast: Error Code (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: EP 84: Airports as Critical Infrastructure: OT Security and Operational DisruptionPub date: 2026-04-15Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationAirports illustrate the potential impact of OT attacks that disrupt functionality. Dan Gunter, CEO of Insane Cyber, talks about how industrial environments differ from traditional IT, particularly in their reliance on availability and safety, where disruptions can have significant real-world and financial consequences.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Robert Vamosi, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

Link to episode page This week's Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Andrew Storms, security engineering, Kilo Code, and Eduardo Ortiz-Romeu, VP, global head of cybersecurity, Techtronic Industries.  Missed the live show? Check it out on YouTube. Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor Happy Friday. Hope there isn't a fresh security questionnaire sitting in your inbox right now. If there is, here's something worth knowing. The teams that have fully automated their customer security reviews didn't just get a better trust center. They switched to an AI platform built for the whole workflow. Conveyor handles trust center, questionnaire automation, and self-serve for sales, all in one place, with AI keeping the knowledge base current so answers are always accurate. Learn why enterprise SaaS teams choose Conveyor at conveyor.com.

This episode covers critical topics in cybersecurity funding, vulnerabilities in industrial controllers, and the impact of AI on hacking and security. Ryan Williams Sr. and Shannon Tynes analyze recent government budget proposals, emerging threats in operational technology, and the ethical dilemmas posed by AI advancements. Article: The case for funding a strong, effective CISA https://www.scworld.com/perspective/the-case-for-funding-a-strong-effective-cisa Industrial Controllers Still Vulnerable As Conflicts Move to Cyber https://www.darkreading.com/ics-ot-security/industrial-controllers-vulnerable-conflicts-cyber Anthropic's Mythos Will Force a Cybersecurity Reckoning—Just Not the One You Think https://www.wired.com/story/anthropics-mythos-will-force-a-cybersecurity-reckoning-just-not-the-one-you-think/ Buy My Book: https://www.theothersideofthefirewall.com/ Please LISTEN

8. Annie Fixler warns of sophisticated cyber threats from China and Russia. She highlights the danger of AI discovering software vulnerabilities and China's Volt Typhoon prepositioning within US critical infrastructure.

7. Annie Fixler details Iranian cyber strikes against critical infrastructure, including Jordanian wheat silos and US medical firms. She explains how Tehran pairs digital attacks with psychological operations to maximize disruption.1574

Airports illustrate the potential impact of OT attacks that disrupt functionality. Dan Gunter, CEO of Insane Cyber, talks about how industrial environments differ from traditional IT, particularly in their reliance on availability and safety, where disruptions can have significant real-world and financial consequences.

In this episode of The Cybersecurity Defenders Podcast, we discuss some intel being shared in the LimaCharlie community.Federal cybersecurity agencies have issued an urgent warning about Iran-linked cyberattacks targeting operational technology (OT) systems across U.S. critical infrastructure.A hacker operating under the alias “FlamingChina” claims to have breached a Chinese state-run supercomputing facility and stolen a large dataset that may exceed 10 petabytes of information.Multiple high-profile maintainers in the Node.js ecosystem report being targeted in a coordinated social-engineering campaign aimed at compromising widely used open-source packages.Microsoft Threat Intelligence reports that the cybercrime group Storm-1175 is conducting rapid ransomware campaigns deploying the Medusa ransomware family.Support our show by sharing your favorite episodes with a friend, subscribe, give us a rating or leave a comment on your podcast platform.This podcast is brought to you by LimaCharlie, maker of the SecOps Cloud Platform, infrastructure for SecOps where everything is built API first. Scale with confidence as your business grows. Start today for free at limacharlie.io.

Tropical Storm Sinlaku intensifies in the western Pacific as Guam declares Condition of Readiness 3 with a potential Category 3-4 typhoon landfall projected by Monday. FEMA faces a $10 billion disaster reimbursement backlog and internal readiness concerns ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. CISA and federal partners warn of ongoing Iran-linked cyberattacks targeting programmable logic controllers across government, water, and energy sectors, with a new Ivanti EPMM vulnerability added to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. State-level updates include Colorado wildfire evacuations, a Kilauea volcanic eruption watch in Hawaii, Mississippi disaster designations, historic wildfires in Nebraska, and a boil water advisory in South Carolina. Full state-by-state coverage and sourced intelligence for emergency management professionals.EM Morning Brief is your concise daily update on national and state-by-state emergency management news. Produced by Sitch Radio, an EOC Voices podcast.Takeaways:* Tropical Storm Sinlaku is projected to intensify into a Category 3 or 4 typhoon.* The U.S. Coast Guard is actively coordinating a unified response across the Marianas region.* FEMA faces significant challenges with disaster reimbursements amid the ongoing storm preparations.* Communities throughout the nation are awaiting nearly $10 billion in disaster relief funding.* Severe weather alerts have been issued for various regions, including heavy rainfall and potential flooding.* Nebraska is experiencing historic wildfires, with the Morrill Fire having burned approximately 642,000 acres.SourcesGuam / Northern Mariana Islands• Guam Homeland Security — COR 3 Joint Information Center Release, April 10, 2026• RNZ News — Tropical Storm Sinlaku strengthens, could hit CNMI as typhoon by MondayFEMA• WWNO/NPR — Communities waiting on billions in disaster funding, April 10, 2026• WBUR Here & Now — FEMA worker says warning signs came early, April 9, 2026CISA / Cyber• ABA Banking Journal — CISA, federal agencies issue advisory on Iran-related cyberattacks• The Hacker News — Iran-linked hackers disrupt U.S. critical infrastructure by targeting PLCs• Qualys ThreatPROTECT — CISA added Ivanti EPMM CVE-2026-1340 to KEV catalog• CISA — Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, April 8, 2026 additionNWS / NOAA• NOAA Storm Prediction Center — Day 1 Convective Outlook, April 10, 2026Travel Advisories• U.S. Embassy to Angola and Sao Tome and Principe — Travel Advisory update, April 8, 2026Colorado• CPR News — Mandatory evacuations ordered for wildfire near Carter Lake, April 8, 2026Hawaii• USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory — Kīlauea Episode 44 precursory activity notice, April 8, 2026• Spectrum Local News Hawaii — Major disaster declaration request pending, April 3, 2026Mississippi• USDA FSA — FEMA designates 3 counties in Mississippi as disaster areas, April 9, 2026Nebraska• Governor Pillen — Emergency declaration for wildfires in central/western NebraskaSouth Carolina• Clean Air and Water — Berkeley County boil water advisory, April 9, 2026U.S. Virgin Islands• St. Thomas Source — WAPA major units offline, power rotations, April 2–9, 2026 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit emnetwork.substack.com/subscribe

Send us Fan MailBeyond the Walls: The Israel-Silicon Valley Nexus and the Penetration of U.S. Critical Infrastructure (with Mary Silva)Episode Overview: While public discourse naturally gravitates toward the physical realities of the occupation and destruction in Palestine, a parallel, largely invisible architecture of control operates far beyond the checkpoints of Gaza and the West Bank. This digital infrastructure has actively penetrated our personal devices, corporate networks, and municipal utilities.In this episode of Understanding Israel Palestine: Beyond the Walls, host Jeremy Rothe-Kushel investigates the technological front lines of geopolitics and cyber warfare. Joining the broadcast is independent researcher and former Congressional candidate in Washington State, Mary Silva, who helps map the massive concentration of U.S. technology research and development within Israel and analyzes the deep penetration of foreign espionage networks into American sovereignty.Bridging the gap between the surveillance systems deployed on Palestinians and the espionage vulnerabilities faced by American citizens, this conversation examines the geopolitical outsourcing of U.S. national security.Silva details how major tech conglomerates—including Microsoft, Google, and Intel—have functionally outsourced core development to veterans of elite Israeli military intelligence cohorts, such as Unit 8200 and the IDF's Talpiotprogram. The analysis moves past surface-level electoral politics to expose the strategic dangers of embedded hardware backdoors, the proliferation of NSO Group's Pegasus spyware, and how algorithmic suppression operates as a tool for narrative control in the current "information war."Crucially, this technological penetration is not restricted to federal intelligence networks. Silva highlights how local U.S. infrastructure—from smart-meter utility grids to public transit systems—is actively being compromised, often subsidized and locked in by legislative frameworks buried within the NDAA.Key Episode Insights:The Intelligence-to-Corporate Pipeline: How elite IDF veterans shape the core architecture and penetrate the supply chains of American government and civilian technology.Legislating Dependency: The federal frameworks mandating the integration of foreign surveillance tech into local U.S. municipal grids.The Export of "Combat-Proven" Systems: Unpacking how biometric and cyber-control tools, initially field-tested under military occupation, are repackaged as essential global security products.The Information Battleground: A critical look at algorithmic suppression on platforms like X, and the mechanisms used to manage public perception during global multipolar realignments.Upcoming Event: Field Testing Israeli Occupation Tech This broadcast serves as a vital primer for the upcoming online salon, Field Testing Israeli Occupation Tech: The Palestine Lab. Co-sponsored by Voices From the Holy Land and Nonviolence International, this panel features experts examining how Israel exports drones, cyber-weapons, and biometric systems to over 130 countries worldwide.When: Sunday, April 19, 2026 | 3 PM ET • 12 PM PT • 10 PM JerusalemRSVP: Register on the front page at VoicesFromTheHolyLand.orgListen & Subscribe:Radio Archives: Listen to past broadcasts of Understanding Israel Palestine on demand at KKFI.org.Extended Cuts & Deep Dives: For the longer form audio of this interview subscribe to the Beyond the Walls Substack.

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Podcast: Energy Central (LS 29 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: How drones are becoming critical infrastructure for utilitiesPub date: 2026-04-03Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationWhat does the pathway look like from shiny new toy to core operational tool? That's the trajectory drones have seemingly taken in many utility operations, highlighting that the hype was real and the future is now.On this episode of Power Perspectives, host Matt Chester goes behind the scenes with three members of Skydio's utility team to show why drones have graduated from novelty to mission-critical infrastructure. In this conversation, Christina Park (Senior Director, Energy Strategy), Suchet Bargoti (Director of Inspection and Mapping), and Cooper Linn (Senior Product Manager) walk through real-world utility deployments, the field-driven product choices that mattered, and how autonomy is changing inspection workflows.Skydio's case studies highlight how drone deployments have moved from proving concepts to operational scale: the shift to “drones as infrastructure,” the importance of engineers riding along on field missions, and the evolution from broad 3D semantic scans to efficient, asset-based inspection workflows that actually save crews time and prevent outages.Thanks to Skydio for sponsoring this episode. Skydio helps utilities move beyond outdated time based maintenance to smarter, safer and more scalable condition-based maintenance. Powered by autonomous remote operated drones, over 280 utilities trust Skydio. Because with real time aerial data and remote inspection, utilities can spot issues early, reduce forced outages and make confident, efficient, cost effective decisions.Signup for the Energy Central Daily Newsletter: https://energycentral.beehiiv.com/subscribeThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Energy Central, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.

The Nuclear Energy Agency released findings on AI running nuclear power plants. Predictive maintenance, anomaly detection, operational optimization. I pulled the council into a thread — is this a breakthrough or a time bomb? MiniDoge sees a $400B market with no certification layer. Nyx asks who validates the validators. HH drops one line about complexity compounding vulnerabilities. Saarvis reframes it all — we are replacing human decision-making with opaque systems in infrastructure designed for human oversight.

Welcome to your weekly UAS News Update, we have three stories for you: the ACLU releases a major report on drone surveillance and airspace restrictions, the House unanimously passes the ACERO Act for wildfire drone operations, and a questionable South Carolina bill . Let's get to it.First up this week, the American Civil Liberties Union has published a major report arguing that U.S. drone policy is locking ordinary people out of the skies. The report is titled "Drones For Them But Not For Us?" and it claims the current rules give government agencies and corporations unchecked access to the skies while restricting citizens and journalists. The paper cites several concerning examples, including reports of the NYPD flying Skydio X10 drones directly over protest crowds without parachute recovery systems, massive airspace lockdowns, like a 935-square-mile temporary flight restriction over Chicago during federal operations, and invisible 3,000-foot no-fly zones that follow Department of Homeland Security vehicles. The report calls out trends where hobbyists and commercial pilots face more restrictions, while government agencies get a free pass. It also touches on the foreign drone ban, warning that it could price consumer drones out of reach. Much of this is not new to this audience, as we've been reporting on it for the last several years. It's interesting now that those outside of the UAS industry are beginning to take notice. We'll keep an eye on this and see if it goes anywhere. Next up, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the ACERO Act, sending the bipartisan wildfire drone bill to the Senate. This legislation directs NASA to expand its Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response Operations project. The goal is to tackle airspace coordination during active wildfires. Right now, when a fire is burning, helicopters, fixed-wing tankers, and drones all share the same airspace. The bill requires NASA to build a shared framework using their Portable Airspace Management System, which shares aircraft locations across a fire zone in real time. Think of this system as basically portable unmanned and manned traffic management, which can be deployed in remote locations. Using drones to keep firefighters safe and track wildfires is exactly the kind of innovation our industry needs, and we're glad to see Congress supporting it.Finally, South Carolina lawmakers are considering a new bill that would impose restrictions on drone pilots. The bill, H4679, proposes to ban UAS operations within 1,000 feet of any “Critical Infrastructure”, over or within 1500 feet of any state or county correctional facility without authorization from the facility or SC Department of Corrections, over or within 1500 feet of any military installation, and over private property “in a matter that invades privacy, harasses occupants, creates a nuisance, or presents an obvious safety hazard”. In addition, the bill would make it unlawful to operate within 5 miles of an airport without FAA authorization. As many of us know, authorization is based on airspace, not distance to an airport. If you're in South Carolina, it's time to start reaching out to your representatives. This bill is sponsored by C. Mitchell, B.L. Cox, M.M. Smith, Wooten, Chapman, W. Newton, Herbkersman, Wickensimer, Guest and McCravy. That's it for this week, We'll see you in the community for Post Flight, where we share our opinions, and next Monday for the live! https://dronexl.co/2026/03/27/aclu-drone-policy-government-surveillance/https://dronexl.co/2026/03/27/house-acero-act-drone-wildfire-bill/https://www.wrdw.com/2026/03/30/sc-drone-bill-would-create-state-penalties-illegal-flights/

Professor Peter Thorne, Chair of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Advisory Council, on the body's latest report on the impact of climate change in Ireland.

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In today's rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, cyber threats have become a frontline tactic—not through sophisticated zero-day exploits, but through the exploitation of basic security gaps like weak credentials, unpatched systems, and misconfigured environments. In this episode of the Connection Cybersecurity Podcast, host Kim Coombes is joined by security experts John Chirillo and Rob Di Girolamo to unpack the reality of modern cyber conflict. Together, they explore how nation-state actors, ransomware groups, and hacktivists are converging, why critical infrastructure and mid-sized organizations alike are increasingly at risk, and how “proxy targeting” makes every company part of a larger attack surface. The conversation challenges common assumptions about cybersecurity, emphasizing that today's greatest risk isn't lack of advanced tools—but failure to address fundamental security hygiene and identity protection. Listeners will walk away with a clearer understanding of how cyber warfare is evolving, how it impacts organizations indirectly, and what practical steps leaders must take now to reduce exposure and strengthen resilience. 

What if one of the most critical components in modern technology — from fighter jets to smartphones — is also one of the most overlooked? In this episode of The China Desk Podcast, host Steve Yates sits down with David Schild, Executive Director of the Printed Circuit Board Association of America (PCBAA), to break down the strategic importance of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and why they have become a major vulnerability in the U.S.–China competition. Schild explains that while policymakers have focused heavily on semiconductors and rare earths, the United States has largely ignored the “middle layer” of the electronics stack — printed circuit boards — which connect and enable every advanced system in modern life. From defense systems and AI data centers to power grids and consumer electronics, virtually everything relies on PCBs. The conversation details how China came to dominate global PCB production through long-term industrial policy, subsidies, and strategic investment, while U.S. production collapsed from roughly 30% of global supply to just 4% today. This shift has created serious national security concerns, including supply chain dependence, risks to trusted and secure systems, and the loss of domestic research and development. The discussion also explores: • Why PCB dependency poses risks to defense systems and critical infrastructure • How “dual-use” and commercial off-the-shelf components create loopholes in defense procurement • What happens to U.S. supply chains in a Taiwan crisis or major disruption in Asia • The lack of surge manufacturing capacity in the United States • Policy solutions including the PCBS Act, tax incentives, and Buy America requirements • The role of tariffs, industrial policy, and strategic investment in rebuilding domestic production • Why industrial policy and national security are now inseparable Schild argues that rebuilding U.S. PCB manufacturing is not just an economic issue — it is essential to maintaining technological leadership, securing supply chains, and ensuring that the United States can compete in an era of great power competition. Watch Full-Length Interviews: https://www.youtube.com/@ChinaDeskFNW

Interview with Kara Sprague - The AI Fix for Infrastructure's Oldest Security Risks. Critical infrastructure, often built on decades-old systems and legacy code, remains vulnerable to cyberattacks. From pipelines and energy grids to transportation networks, we break down where critical infrastructure is vulnerable and how AI could potentially help strengthen defenses. Interview with Mike Privette - The State of the Cybersecurity Market Here at ESW, we use Mike Privette's Security, Funded newsletter to prepare for every news segment. His newsletter covers the latest fundings, acquisitions, public market performance, layoffs, and other pertinent market details every week. We particularly enjoy the weekly Vibe Check. In this interview, he joins us for the third year in a row, to discuss the most interesting insights from his annual State of Market Report. Post recording Adrian here: Whooooo, so this conversation was SO good, I decided to punt the news segment in favor of a part 2 with Mike, so enjoy! Also, though I punted the news segment, I did collect these stories and annotated them, so I think there's still some value in leaving them in the show notes. Scroll down for the links and my comments on each of these! Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, funding announcements seem to be ramping up before RSA Should security architects be shifting right? How McKinsley's AI platform got hacked… by AI Amazon is having a bad time with AI lately Europe announces a Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 replacement Robot dogs are apparently guarding datacenters now Some much needed security humor in our squirrel stories before we all fly to San Francisco and lose our minds for a week All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-451

Interview with Kara Sprague - The AI Fix for Infrastructure's Oldest Security Risks. Critical infrastructure, often built on decades-old systems and legacy code, remains vulnerable to cyberattacks. From pipelines and energy grids to transportation networks, we break down where critical infrastructure is vulnerable and how AI could potentially help strengthen defenses. Interview with Mike Privette - The State of the Cybersecurity Market Here at ESW, we use Mike Privette's Security, Funded newsletter to prepare for every news segment. His newsletter covers the latest fundings, acquisitions, public market performance, layoffs, and other pertinent market details every week. We particularly enjoy the weekly Vibe Check. In this interview, he joins us for the third year in a row, to discuss the most interesting insights from his annual State of Market Report. Post recording Adrian here: Whooooo, so this conversation was SO good, I decided to punt the news segment in favor of a part 2 with Mike, so enjoy! Also, though I punted the news segment, I did collect these stories and annotated them, so I think there's still some value in leaving them in the show notes. Scroll down for the links and my comments on each of these! Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, funding announcements seem to be ramping up before RSA Should security architects be shifting right? How McKinsley's AI platform got hacked… by AI Amazon is having a bad time with AI lately Europe announces a Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 replacement Robot dogs are apparently guarding datacenters now Some much needed security humor in our squirrel stories before we all fly to San Francisco and lose our minds for a week All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Visit https://www.securityweekly.com/esw for all the latest episodes! Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-451

Interview with Kara Sprague - The AI Fix for Infrastructure's Oldest Security Risks. Critical infrastructure, often built on decades-old systems and legacy code, remains vulnerable to cyberattacks. From pipelines and energy grids to transportation networks, we break down where critical infrastructure is vulnerable and how AI could potentially help strengthen defenses. Interview with Mike Privette - The State of the Cybersecurity Market Here at ESW, we use Mike Privette's Security, Funded newsletter to prepare for every news segment. His newsletter covers the latest fundings, acquisitions, public market performance, layoffs, and other pertinent market details every week. We particularly enjoy the weekly Vibe Check. In this interview, he joins us for the third year in a row, to discuss the most interesting insights from his annual State of Market Report. Post recording Adrian here: Whooooo, so this conversation was SO good, I decided to punt the news segment in favor of a part 2 with Mike, so enjoy! Also, though I punted the news segment, I did collect these stories and annotated them, so I think there's still some value in leaving them in the show notes. Scroll down for the links and my comments on each of these! Weekly Enterprise News Finally, in the enterprise security news, funding announcements seem to be ramping up before RSA Should security architects be shifting right? How McKinsley's AI platform got hacked… by AI Amazon is having a bad time with AI lately Europe announces a Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 replacement Robot dogs are apparently guarding datacenters now Some much needed security humor in our squirrel stories before we all fly to San Francisco and lose our minds for a week All that and more, on this episode of Enterprise Security Weekly. Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/esw-451

On this episode host Tom Testa sits down with Nitin Natarajan, former Deputy Director of CISA and current principal at NN Global. Nitin share insights on cybersecurity threats to healthcare systems, particularly nation-state attacks and AI-driven vulnerabilities. He emphasized how healthcare organizations, especially rural hospitals, need to build resilience against sophisticated cyber threats. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

The current state of national security is under scrutiny as the Department of Justice and FBI face significant internal changes. Kash Patel and Pam Bondi are overseeing a systematic removal of experienced personnel, specifically targeting those involved in previous high profile investigations. This purge has resulted in the loss of elite agents within the CI12 unit who possess critical expertise regarding Iran and global espionage. The timing of these firings is particularly concerning given the recent escalation of military conflict and the launch of Operation Epic Fury. While conventional military strikes dominate the news, the silent threat of cyber warfare looms. Iran is recognized for its advanced cyber capabilities, often retaliating through malware and intrusions into critical infrastructure like water systems and energy networks. The loss of institutional memory and veteran leadership, including figures like Steve Jensen and Brian Driscoll, leaves domestic defenses in a state of disarray. Loyalty tests and political questionnaires have replaced professional merit, leading to a decline in morale and a potential breakdown in intelligence sharing with international allies. Google's threat intelligence experts warn that global cyber attacks are inevitable. As the FBI's foreign influence task force is disbanded and leadership roles remain vacant, the ability to connect the dots and prevent future incidents is severely compromised. The focus on personal retribution over national safety has created a vulnerable attack surface, leaving the country exposed during a period of intense Middle East volatility. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

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Cyber weapons knock out Iranian air defenses during strikes on nuclear sites. ShinyHunters dump more than a million stolen records from Harvard and Penn. Betterment confirms a breach exposing data from roughly 1.4 million accounts. Researchers uncover a sprawling scam network impersonating law firms. Italy blocks cyberattacks aimed at Olympics infrastructure. Critical bugs put n8n and Google Looker servers at risk of full takeover. A state-backed Shadow Campaign hits governments worldwide. OpenClaw shows how AI-powered attacks are becoming faster, cheaper, and harder to stop. Our guest is Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion and former federal CIO, sharing his perspective on evolving regulation and the realities behind critical policy shifts. Your smartphone may testify against you. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Our guest today comes as a segment from our Caveat podcast. Tony Scott, CEO of Intrusion and former federal CIO, joins Dave Bittner to share his perspective on evolving regulation and the realities behind critical policy shifts. You can listen to Tony and Dave's full conversation on this week's episode of Caveat, and catch new episodes of Caveat every Thursday on your favorite podcast app. Selected Reading Exclusive: US used cyber weapons to disrupt Iranian air defenses during 2025 strikes (The Record) Personal data stolen during Harvard and UPenn data breaches leaked online - over a million details, including emails, home addresses and more, all published (TechRadar) Data breach at fintech firm Betterment exposes 1.4 million accounts (Bleeping Computer) Researchers Expose Network of 150 Cloned Law Firm Websites in AI-Powered Scam Campaign (SecurityWeek) Italy Averted Russian-Linked Cyberattacks Targeting Winter Olympics Websites, Foreign Minister Says (SecurityWeek) n8n security woes roll on as new critical flaws bypass December fix (The Register) LookOut: Discovering RCE and Internal Access on Looker (Google Cloud & On-Prem) (Tenable) Cyberspy Group Hacked Governments and Critical Infrastructure in 37 Countries (SecurityWeek) The Rise of OpenClaw (SECURITY.COM) Smartphones Now Involved in Nearly Every Police Investigation (Infosecurity Magazine) Share your feedback. What do you think about CyberWire Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our brief listener survey. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show. Want to hear your company in the show? N2K CyberWire helps you reach the industry's most influential leaders and operators, while building visibility, authority, and connectivity across the cybersecurity community. Learn more at sponsor.thecyberwire.com. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices