@BEERISAC: OT/ICS Security Podcast Playlist

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)
Episode: Cybersecurity Leadership: Why People Matter More Than Technology
Pub date: 2026-07-27

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The biggest cybersecurity challenge isn't technology - it's people.

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Swapnil Kachave for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build high-performing cybersecurity teams in an era of AI, automation, and increasing cyber threats.

Having built and led Security Operations Center (SOC) teams across five industries, Swapnil shares why successful cybersecurity programs are driven by leadership, communication, and continuous learning - not just the latest tools.

Together, Aaron and Swapnil explore the growing impact of alert fatigue, burnout, workforce development, and the changing role of AI in modern security operations. They also discuss why "people debt" can become just as dangerous as technical debt and how organizations can create resilient teams prepared for the future.

Key Moments: 

Why cybersecurity leadership is fundamentally about people

How to reduce alert fatigue and improve SOC performance

The importance of mentoring, training, and career development

How AI is changing security operations - and the skills teams need next

Why communication and empathy make better security leaders

How organizations can prepare teams for emerging technologies like AI and quantum computing

Whether you're leading a SOC, managing cybersecurity programs, or just beginning your security career, this episode delivers practical leadership lessons that extend far beyond technology.

Key Moments: 

06:04 Dealing with alert fatigue

07:55 Navigating SOC career growth

13:54 From network admin to new opportunities

14:41 Diverse career path overview

21:02 Translating tech issues for executives

23:41 Importance of Soft Skills in Tech

25:50 Prioritizing practical knowledge over trends

31:03 Prototyping and learning new skills

35:26 Using AI to validate ideas

37:57 Human awareness vs. tech evolution

41:32 Quality assurance in AI responses

42:40 Discussing AI system reliability

46:05 Accelerating processes with AI tools

Tune in to discover why investing in people is still the most effective cybersecurity strategy - only on Protect It All.

About the guest : 

Swapnil Kachave is a cybersecurity operations leader with extensive experience building and leading Security Operations Center (SOC) teams across five industries. Passionate about developing people as much as technology, Swapnil specializes in security operations, incident response, and leadership development. They focus on helping organizations build resilient cybersecurity teams by balancing technical excellence with communication, mentorship, and continuous learning in an increasingly AI-driven world.

How to connect Swapnil: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swapniilkachave/

Website: https://www.optiv.com/=

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

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Podcast: Open Source Security (LS 39 · TOP 2% what is this?)
Episode: Securing critical infrastructure with Josh Corman
Pub date: 2026-07-27

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Open Source Security welcomes Josh Corman to talk about the challenges around securing our critical infrastructure. Specifically the discussion centers around our water supplies. There are a lot of really wild things happening right now with attacks like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon. Josh has an amazing ability to make these sort of discussions easy to understand without spreading FUD. Josh also has suggestions for actions that need to be taken to help deal with these problems. It's not all technical solutions, there are non technical things we can do to help reduce the risk posed by our technical systems failing.
The show notes and blog post for this episode can be found at https://opensourcesecurity.io/2026/2026-07-critical-infrastructure-josh-corman


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Podcast: Exploited: The Cyber Truth
Episode: When Cyber Attacks Become Physical: The Truth About OT Security Risk
Pub date: 2026-07-23

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In this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, host Paul Ducklin is joined by RunSafe Security Chief Strategy Officer Doug Britton and special guest Andrew Ginter, Vice President of Industrial Security at Waterfall Security Solutions, an author, and a leading voice in OT cybersecurity.

Andrew explains why industrial security cannot simply borrow the same tools and practices used in enterprise IT. In OT environments, the physical process is the asset, and malicious information entering the system can become the threat. Doug explores how organizations can reduce exploitability, protect existing software, and maintain deterministic behavior without relying solely on disruptive patching cycles.

Together, Doug and Andrew explore:

Why OT security must be stronger than traditional IT security
How cyber attacks can create real-world safety and operational consequences
The risks created by IT/OT convergence
How cyber-informed engineering strengthens industrial resilience
The role of unidirectional gateways and deterministic protections
Why patch management alone cannot keep pace with AI-driven threats

For critical infrastructure leaders, engineers, and security teams, this episode offers a practical look at designing industrial systems that remain safe, reliable, and resilient when cyber threats become physical.

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Podcast: Error Code (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)
Episode: EP 90: Your Weakest Vendor Is Someone’s Biggest Problem
Pub date: 2026-07-22

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Why one vendor breach can take down dozens of banks — third-party risk, AI-driven attacks, and why patching fast may beat patching safe today.  Jeffrey Wheatman, Senior Vice President, Cyber Risk Strategist at Black Kite, explains.

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Podcast: Digital Transformation Viewpoints
Episode: Securing AI and Digital Transformation with Schneider Electric
Pub date: 2026-07-22

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In this episode, Larry O'Brien speaks with Schneider Electric cybersecurity leaders Zakarya Drias and Nasir Mundh about the critical role of cybersecurity in enabling successful industrial digital transformation initiatives. The conversation explores Schneider Electric’s approach to helping industrial organizations assess cyber risk, develop cybersecurity roadmaps, implement governance and security controls, and operate resilient OT environments through managed security services. Cybersecurity must be designed into digital transformation programs from the beginning rather than treated as an afterthought, particularly as cloud computing, IT/OT convergence, artificial intelligence, and connected operations expand the industrial attack surface. The discussion also addresses the challenges of protecting legacy industrial assets while modernizing operations, the importance of lifecycle management and compensating controls, and how AI can augment cybersecurity capabilities while still requiring human oversight and risk management.
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