PrOTect It All

PrOTect It All

Welcome to "PrOTect It All," the podcast where we peel back the layers of cybersecurity to reveal the core strategies, challenges, and triumphs of protecting our digital and operational landscapes. We're thrilled to have you on board for an upcoming episode! Your insights and experiences are invaluable to our listeners who are eager to learn and engage with the leading minds in IT and OT security. As we gear up to dive into conversation, please feel free to share any specific topics or stories you'd like to discuss. Our audience appreciates both the technical deep-dives and the high-level overviews, so bring your unique perspective, and let's make cybersecurity accessible and engaging together. Thank you for joining us on this journey to foster a more secure future. We can't wait to hear your voice on the "PrOTect It All" podcast!

Episodes

October 6, 2025 28 mins

OT cybersecurity isn’t about installing more firewalls - it’s about adapting your entire mindset.

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow breaks down why IT security tools often fall short in industrial environments and what it really...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow welcomes cybersecurity expert John Schimanski Jr., Chief Information Security Officer at Trivigil, for an eye-opening conversation that every parent, educator, and technologist needs to hear. Together, they delve into the escalating dangers children ...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with cybersecurity leader and National Guard threat hunt team lead Christopher Ross, diving into the real-world experiences that shape careers in the intersecting worlds of IT and OT security. Chris shares his 18-year journey from joining the military with a passion for computers to leading critical infrastructure ...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow is joined by Kathryn Wang, Principal of Public Sector at SandboxAQ, for a wide-ranging and candid conversation about the critical role AI and quantum technology are playing in today's cybersecurity landscape. 

Kathryn and Aaron break down complex concepts like quantum cryptography and th...

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Welcome to another episode of Protect It All, where we dive deep into the world of IT and OT cybersecurity! In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with Patrick Gillespie, OT Practice Director at GuidePoint Security, for a candid conversation that's as insightful as it is relatable. Patrick, whose journey has taken him from working in manufacturing and b...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with longtime friend and colleague Scott Rosenberger, the cybersecurity leader for Vistra Corporation’s generation fleet. Together, they take a deep dive into Scott’s fascinating journey from an engineering background in nuclear power to overseeing cybersecurity across a sprawling, nationwide utility portfolio.

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In this episode, Aaron returns from an action-packed week at Black Hat and DEFCON in the sweltering heat of Las Vegas. He shares his firsthand impressions on the changing atmosphere of these legendary conferences, from skyrocketing prices to a slightly thinner crowd, and digs into hot topics like the surge in AI discussions and the ongoing clash of perspect...

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Welcome back to Protect It All, the podcast where host Aaron Crow goes beyond the basics of OT to explore the dynamic intersection of IT and OT cybersecurity. In this episode, Aaron takes us inside a hacker summer camp in Las Vegas - home to industry giants Black Hat and DEFCON, where tens of thousands of security professionals gather each year. 

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow is joined by Kam Chumley-Soltani, Director of OT Security at Armis, for a candid conversation that dives into the ever-evolving landscape of OT (operational technology) and IT cybersecurity. After several rescheduling attempts across time zones and even parking lots, Aaron and Kam finally sit down to share their frontline ex...

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In this solo episode, host Aaron Crow takes us on a fast-paced journey through the latest critical developments in both IT and OT cybersecurity. Aaron breaks down the month’s most pressing zero-day exploits, including high-profile attacks on Microsoft SharePoint and CrushFTP, and explores the implications of rapidly evolving threats - especially as attacker...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow gets into one of the most pressing issues facing our future power grid: the explosive impact of AI, electric vehicles, and data centers on energy demand and what happens when cybersecurity gets left out of the equation. 

As Texas and other states stare down a projected 50% surge in peak ...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow dives deep into the fast-evolving world of AI automation and its impact on cybersecurity. Aaron breaks down practical, real-world ways security professionals can leverage AI to streamline their workflows without breaking data loss prevention policies or putting proprietary information at risk. 

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow dives deep into the fast-evolving world of AI automation and its impact on cybersecurity. Aaron breaks down practical, real-world ways security professionals can leverage AI to streamline their workflows without breaking data loss prevention policies or putting proprietary information at risk. 

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Welcome back to Protect It All! In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with longtime friend and OT cybersecurity veteran Brian Proctor for a deep dive into the current state—and future—of the OT cyber landscape. Together, they trade stories from the front lines, reflecting on how their early experiences as asset owners shaped their passion for innovatio...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with OT security expert Justin Searle, Director of ICS Security at InGuardians, for a deep dive into the ever-evolving world of OT and IT cybersecurity. 

With over 25 years of experience, ranging from hands-on engineering and water treatment facilities to red-team penetration t...

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In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Pedro Umbelino, Principal Research Scientist at BitSight, for an insightful and lively conversation recorded shortly after they met at RSA. Pedro shares stories of his early days in computing, from scavenging parts as a kid to teaching himself programming on a ZX Spectrum. The discussion quickly di...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow sits down with Dean Parsons, one of the most recognized names in the OT and industrial control systems (ICS) security world, for a candid and insightful conversation.

 

Join Aaron and Dean as they explore what it truly takes to bridge the worlds of IT and OT. Drawing from decades of indu...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow dives deep into the intersection of IT and OT cybersecurity with special guest Gavin Dilworth—a plant operator turned automation engineer and cybersecurity expert. Listen in as Gavin shares his candid and often humorous journey from factory floors to global consulting, including how a workplace near-miss sparked his “lightbu...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow welcomes lifelong cybersecurity professional Paul Marco to the podcast. Fresh off of a fun, bourbon-fueled appearance on Paul and Evan’s podcast, Cyber After Hours, Aaron and Paul sit down for a candid conversation that covers everything from the pitfalls of shiny new cyber tools, to the real-world challenges of defending bo...

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In this episode, host Aaron Crow is joined by his longtime friend and fellow OT (Operational Technology) aficionado, Oren Niskin. Oren dives into his unconventional journey from Navy electrician to offshore rig automation, through to OT cybersecurity consulting—sharing the highs, the lessons learned, and the unique perspective gained from crawling through t...

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