Episode 14 - Practical Approaches to OT Cybersecurity in Critical Infrastructure

In this episode, our host, Aaron Crow, explores the intriguing world of OT cybersecurity products.   This episode explores the key differences between IT and OT, the challenges faced in OT environments, and how some IT products can actually be adapted for OT use.   Aaron explains why availability and safety take precedence in OT settings, from power plants to manufacturing lines, and how traditional IT cybersecurity measures need to be tailored for these unique environments. He also discusses the importance of understanding protocols, implementing multi-layered defenses, and leveraging advancements in cybersecurity tools.   Tune in as we unravel the distinct intricacies of protecting our critical infrastructures and discover how IT and OT worlds continue to converge. Key Moments:    00:10 Adapting IT products for OT cybersecurity challenges. 06:33 IT products integrating OT capabilities, impacting uptime. 10:33 Windows XP boxes in production pose risk. 14:00 Access device remotely to avoid travel time. 17:45 Complex network setup required for risk reduction. 20:06 Multiple vendors complicate technology and support solutions. 24:14 Plan for OT challenges by engaging IT. 26:21 OT and IT overlap, and industry devices evolve.   Connect With Aaron Crow:   Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow   Learn more about PrOTect IT All:   Email: [email protected]  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 [email protected]