The IoT Security Podcast explores the Security of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a giant network of over 50 billion connected devices, and it’s transforming the way we live and work. But a breakdown in security will prevent this IoT transformation. Join one of our hosts, Alex Nehmy, Eric Johansen, and James McCarthy, each month as they speak with the biggest names and the biggest brains in cybersecurity, including CISOs, analysts, security researchers, and other industry thought lea ...
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Identity, AI, and the Unseen Threats in Healthcare Cybersecurity – with vCISO Jason Taule
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34:51Healthcare IoT systems are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, necessitating a shift in strategy from isolated, organization-specific responses to a collaborative, ecosystem-wide approach. James McCarthy sits down with vCISO and 30-year information assurance and cybersecurity veteran Jason Taule. Taule brings important insights into the challen…
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The Wild West of IoT: Hacking and Securing Devices with Matt Brown
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34:30Matt Brown, Hardware Security Researcher, Bug Bounty Hunter, and Founder of Brown Fine Security, leaves nothing to the imagination in this conversation with host Eric Johansen on the world of embedded devices and cybersecurity. Matt shares his journey from childhood tinkering to professional vulnerability research, offering insights into the comple…
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The Symbiosis of Tech and Nature: Securing Agriculture with Bill Lucas
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42:53In this episode, host Eric Johansen welcomes Bill Lucas, Senior Director of Cybersecurity at Mastronardi Produce, to explore the evolving security challenges in agricultural IoT. With over sixteen years of experience across the automotive, healthcare, and tech industries, Bill brings a deep understanding of enterprise risk management, endpoint secu…
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What did 2024 teach us about securing the IoT and OT landscape? In this special 2024 lookback episode, Alex Nehmy, Asia Pacific CTO at Phosphorus, revisits impactful moments from industry experts and IoT Security Podcast guests, including Jason Taule, Patrick Gillespie, Sean Tufts, Michael Lester, Joel Goins, Khris Woodring, Mike Holcomb, and John …
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A PLC Might Say "Oh No": Unlocking Comprehensive Asset Visibility with Enrique Martinez
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46:19In this episode, host and xIoT security evangelist John Vecchi sits down with Enrique Martinez, OT/IoT Practice Lead at World Wide Technology (WWT), to explore the critical challenges and solutions in securing OT and IoT environments. Enrique shares his journey into cybersecurity, highlights the importance of asset visibility, and discusses how AI …
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Strategies for Industrial Resilience: Insights from Mark Mattei
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41:04In this episode, Mark Mattei, Global Director of Industrial Managed Security Services at 1898 & Company, unpacks the high-stakes challenges of protecting vital systems from sophisticated attacks. Host John Vecchi highlights the critical issues surrounding IoT and OT security within industrial critical infrastructure. From the importance of cybersec…
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Building a Bridge Across the Divide: The Intersection of IT and OT Cybersecurity with Mike Holcomb
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51:21Emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication, Mike Holcomb shares his extensive experience and practical insights into securing ICS and IoT environments. Holcomb, ICS/OT cybersecurity global lead at Fluor, stresses mastering basic cybersecurity fundamentals and asset inventory, along with the nuances of integrating IT and OT securi…
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Critical Infrastructure Security: From Awareness to Action with Khris Woodring
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53:47Recent 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 oppo…
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Guarding the Gateways: Tackling IoT Vulnerabilities in Critical Systems with Joel Goins
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44:44Businesses and government organizations have seen threats to critical US infrastructure on the rise in recent years, particularly within IoT and OT systems, posed by cyberattacks, notably from state actors like Iran. With that context, Joel Goins, a veteran of manufacturing, oil and gas, and OT security at large, talks with John Vecchi about the cr…
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From Vulnerabilities to Visibility: Enhancing OT Network Security with Michael Lester
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44:54Explore the intricate challenges and solutions in managing OT cybersecurity, particularly emphasizing the importance of active querying over passive deep packet inspection, with Michael Lester, Senior Product Security Engineer at Rockwell Automation! Lester underscores the necessity of segmenting networks, improving visibility, and fostering collab…
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Navigating the Convergence: Securing OT in a Connected World
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43:33In this episode, we're diving deep into the world of Operational Technology (OT) and IoT security, exploring the critical challenges and evolving threat landscape that are impacting sectors from manufacturing to critical infrastructure and healthcare. With insights from Patrick Gillespie, an OT expert at GuidePoint Security, we'll discuss the conve…
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Unlocking Resilient Cybersecurity Solutions in Healthcare and Beyond with Jason Taule
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1:00:30Are you curious about the evolving world of cybersecurity, virtual CISOs, and their vital role in different industries? In this episode, Brian and John are joined by cross-vertical vCISO Jason Taule, who brings a wealth of experience and insights from his diverse career in the field as one of the first CISOs...ever. From working with federal agenci…
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Securing Critical Infrastructure: Challenges and Strategies with Sean Tufts
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44:40Sean Tufts is in the house, and we ask him to go all the way back. All the way. From his origins to the evolving challenges and security needs in IoT and OT environments, particularly in critical infrastructure. Your hosts, Brian Contos and John Vecchi, engage in a thought-provoking conversation with special guest Sean Tufts from Optiv. The discuss…
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The Evolution of Hacking: From Counterculture to Cybersecurity with John Threat
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40:29Content Warning: This episode contains explicit language and references to criminal activity. In this episode, Brian and John are joined by a very special guest—John Threat, also known as John Lee, a veteran of the Great Hacker War and known as "Corrupt" from the early 90s hacking group MOD (Masters of Deception). We dive into the fascinating origi…
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The "Original Cyber-Physical System": Legacy Devices and Key Trends in OT Cybersecurity
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32:59She's no slacker. Danielle Jablanski has been an "expert" — she hates that word — in nuclear policy analysis (the "original Cyber-Physical System"), energy research, and now Nozomi Networks, where she plays the crucial OT cybersecurity strategist role. John Vecchi and Brian Contos pick Danielle's brain on the ever- and never-changing trends and cha…
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User-Centric Security: Focusing on UX, Design, and Embedding Security in Daily Routine
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45:33Susan Peterson Sturm joins Brian Contos and John Vecchi on the IoT Security Podcast to discuss the importance of understanding specific features needed for different teams in IoT security. Susan Peterson Sturm has dedicated most of her career to the energy industry, where her expertise lies in asset optimization and energy market trading. However, …
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Implants, Innovation, and the Human Condition: Embracing the Technological Evolution
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42:08Find the line between man and machine with John, Brian, and guest Len Noe, CyberArk technical evangelist. Len, the personification of transhumanism and the future of human-machine integration, host to a number of augmentations himself, is a self-taught cybersecurity expert with a unique background in the world of black hat and gray hat hacking. For…
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The Human Component: Vulnerabilities and Leadership with Patrick Benoit of Brinks
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41:00What is security? Our guest here, Patrick Benoit, Global CISO for Brinks, thinks about that a lot, working for a company with 165 years in the space. From reinforced stage coaches to the security today, there's a focus on the physical. In today's episode, John and Brian talk to Patrick Benoit about people and Things. People are the solution as well…
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Hiding Inside Devices: Unveiling Vulnerabilities in Finance, Retail, and Logistics
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40:29The passion for cybersecurity can arise at any moment. For our guest Andres Andreu, he started his career in software engineering, but that path was not to be. His naturally (self-described) paranoid nature drove him to constantly think about potential vulnerabilities and how to protect against them. Andres was already performing tests on his softw…
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Lessons from the Frontlines: Ron Kuriscak's Experiences with IoT Security Breaches
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35:02Ron Kuriscak is here to share his extensive knowledge and experiences in the world of IoT security, and has he got some great stories! Ron brings over 20 years of experience in the field to the show. He's been in the trenches on a number of high-profile breaches, giving him a unique perspective on the challenges and importance of securing IoT devic…
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Live from Las Vegas: the Black Hat experience
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8:47Huddled in a corner, away from the lights and sounds of the slots, John and Brian reminisce about the Black Hat USA conferences gone by and what trends and topics this one already holds. In this mini-sode on location, the dynamic duo discusses AI, xIoT, and the security of slots. But when you end up in Vegas yearly, you also inevitably get up to so…
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It Only Takes One: Navigating Vulnerabilities with Dark Reading's EIC
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45:28Over the past 17 years, Kelly Jackson Higgins, editor-in-chief at Dark Reading, has watched the cybersecurity industry explode. She brings a unique perspective to the podcast in discussion with Brian and John as they pick apart the challenges faced in industrial environments to the vulnerabilities in healthcare organizations. Just as the world of t…
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Unmasking Cybersecurity with Dr. Zero Trust: A Conversation with Chase Cunningham
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30:01It's cyber all day, every day, with Chase Cunningham, Dr. Zero Trust himself. He joins John and Brian to delve into the complex and ever-evolving world of online security threats. With cyber-attacks becoming increasingly sophisticated and prevalent, understanding the strategies and technologies that can safeguard our digital assets has never been m…
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Protecting your network from insider threats with Tammy Hawkins
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38:07In this episode, Tammy Hawkins, a fraud specialist with over 20 years of experience, warns of the growing threat of cyberattacks on IoT devices and emphasizes the need for organizations and individuals to take proactive security measures. She offers critical advice and recommendations on how the audience — that's you! — can protect themselves again…
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SaaSy Services and Combatting Disruption with Vignesa Moorthy
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40:23Brian and John sit down to the mic with Vignesa Moorthy. With a seasoned background in telecommunications and cybersecurity, Vignesa Moorthy is a forward-thinking innovator in the industry. Running a successful Singapore-based telco company, he has expanded operations across Southeast Asia and evolved his company's focus to cybersecurity services. …
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The Privacy Paradox with Anna Maria Mandalari
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35:58Are you tired of feeling helpless and exposed when using IoT devices? Have you been told to simply 'be careful' without any real solutions? In this episode, we get our ears on some expert insights and practical solutions to help you take control of your privacy. From understanding the risks and vulnerabilities to mastering cybersecurity challenges …
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The Next Wave: AI, Infrastructure, and IoT with Mark Weatherford
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37:59In this episode, John and Brian talk with Mark Weatherford, a skilled cybersecurity veteran with a diverse background in both government and private sectors. Having held positions such as CISO for California and Colorado and serving in the Obama administration as the Deputy Under Secretary for Cybersecurity, Mark has a unique perspective on IoT sec…
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Hackers, Researchers, and Industry Tackle Security Challenges with IoT Village
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23:01In this episode, Brian and John dive into the world of Capture the Flag competitions in the realm of cybersecurity. Our special guest, Rachael Tubbs from IoT Village, discusses the rise of CTFs and how they are becoming a popular feature at cybersecurity conferences like Defcon. We explore how IoT Village is leading the way in making these conferen…
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Mastering IoT Security with Julie Tsai: Lessons from a Cyber Pro
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35:56In this episode, Brian and John speak with Julie Tsai. Julie Tsai is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with over 25 years of experience in Silicon Valley, navigating the complex world of securing IoT environments. With a diverse background that includes a liberal arts degree and a minor in economics from Stanford, Julie has honed her skills in system…
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Uncovering the Hidden Security Threat of IoT with Jay Leek
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38:15Unlock the secrets to secure your connected world with powerful IoT security solutions. "If you don't assume that there's going to be some level of detect and respond kind of fail back mechanism, then you're going to come up and be very disappointed one day because you didn't build those layers of defense in, but you should 100% lead with preventio…
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The IoT Security Challenge: How Steven Edwards Tackles the Extended IoT Attack Surface
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31:04When Steven Edwards, an IT Guy turned Security Analyst, discovered the unexpected challenge of securing an expansive attack surface that includes refrigerators, vending machines, and scanners across multiple private address spaces, he had to be tenacious and curious to protect his organization from attack. "No matter what the tragedy is, it's behol…
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Getting Our Hands Around IoT Security: Dave Bang's Journey
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45:38When tech industry veteran Dave Bang discovers that vendors have been using their phones to gain access to secure networks, he embarks on an urgent mission to secure the OT networks and prevent an attack before it's too late. In this episode, you will learn about leveraging the strengths of OT and IT security to build a comprehensive cybersecurity …
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Data Security: Eric Adams' Journey into Fintech and FedRAMP
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38:35In this episode, Brian and John speak with Eric Adams, a 25-year security veteran. Eric embarks on a journey to protect data from attackers, navigating the complex process of FedRAMP Authorization and cyber liability insurance to ensure secure access for government and military personnel. "Data is like the new gold. You're able to do a lot of power…
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Shifting Left: Vendor Responsibility for Cybersecurity ft. Kathleen Moriarty
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44:45"Discover how to hold vendors accountable for their cybersecurity responsibility and protect your business from attack." In this episode, Brian and John are back, this time with Kathleen Moriarty discussing how to hold vendors accountable for their cybersecurity responsibility and protect your business from attack. Kathleen Moriarty is a cybersecur…
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Navigating xIoT Risks with Steve Lodin: A Security Journey
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34:44Steve Lodin, a veteran of the cybersecurity industry, embarks on an ambitious mission to protect millions of identities from hackers while his team strives to maintain high-security standards and compliance with regulators. "The more that we can identify, document, and share, the less attacks that are hitting our colleagues and our peers in the ind…
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Uncovering the Risks of Nation State xIoT Hacking with Bill Crowell
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43:25Discover how former Deputy Director at the NSA Bill Crowell envisions the present and future of xIoT in this exclusive interview! "An attacker focuses on whatever is left unprotected. And if there's not a lot of attention being given to xIoT or IoT or OT, then that's where the attacker is going to go." - Bill Crowell Bill Crowell is a cybersecurity…
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When Ransomware Hits During a Health Emergency
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48:43Jeffrey Vinson, Senior VP and CISO at Harris Health System, has held leadership positions for much of his life, from military to federal to state government. It was a natural progression for him to move from IT to what he calls a “Pure Cyber Guy.” Vinson joins Brian and John on the show today to answer the question, “What makes up your special forc…
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Convergence of Things: Tech Trends Meet for the Good and the Bad
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42:37Dr. Ulf Lindqvist reports in from the Computer Science Laboratory at SRI International where he’s the Senior Technical Director managing research and development. Focusing on critical infrastructure systems, including specialized systems in the Internet of Things, Dr. Lindqvist established and leads SRI’s infrastructure security research program. Y…
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Cybercriminals and Nation-States Look to IoT as the New Frontline
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52:58Richard Stiennon, Chief Research Analyst for IT-Harvest, joins us for The Return: Episode 2. Author of the recent Security Yearbook 2022, Richard started his career before cyber was cyber, a story he originally shared with Brian on a walk along some train tracks. How does a guy go from an ISP start-up to Gartner to IT-Harvest and being a bestsellin…
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Service-Based Cybercrime Seeks Persistence in IoT
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44:20DJ Goldsworthy, Vice President of Security Operations and Threat Management at Aflac, joins the podcast for episode number 1. Brian and John dig into DJ’s background in cybersecurity research and development, and his current role at Aflac where he oversees 8 teams. He’s a leader, but he’s really hands-on, keeping his technical edge. How do you make…
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IoT Security Podcast from Phosphorus Cybersecurity
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1:48The IoT Security Podcast explores the Security of Things. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a giant network of over 50 billion connected devices, and it’s transforming the way we live and work. But a breakdown in security will prevent this IoT transformation. Join Brian Contos and John Vecchi twice a month as they speak with the biggest names and the…
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