83: Steve Mustard with Bob Radvanovsky: Latest Developments, Challenges, and Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity

(CS)²AI Podcast Show: Control System Cyber Security

Welcome to today’s ground-breaking episode of the CS2AI podcast, where we have the privilege of hosting a dynamic duo of cybersecurity specialists who have dedicated their careers to protecting our critical infrastructure!

Steve Mustard is a seasoned automation engineer from Houston, Texas, with a passion for securing automation and control systems. Having served as President of the International Society of Automation in 2021, his commitment to this field runs deep.

Bob Radvanovsky is a true pioneer in industrial cybersecurity! He is the Co-founder of the renowned SCADASEC mailing list and the mastermind behind Project Shine. With his vast expertise in safeguarding control systems, IoT, and industrial IoT systems, Bob is currently at the forefront of fortifying our energy sector and protecting the grid.

In this innovative episode, Steve Mustard, with his unwavering commitment to the field, and Bob Radvanovsky, a true trailblazer in industrial cybersecurity, share their wealth of knowledge and experience in securing automation and control systems.

Stay tuned as Steve and Bob unravel the latest developments, challenges, and emerging trends in the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity!

Show highlights:

• Why are we still having serious major incidents when there is so much awareness around cybersecurity?
• Bob talks about the idea behind Skidmark, his publically-accessible database for collecting information about industrial cybersecurity incidents.
• Staying up to date with cyber security.
• Why is there a disconnect between CEOs and operations?
• Managing cybersecurity on a risk basis.
• Problems with remote access.
• Do regulations actually help improve cybersecurity?
• Why must people who help people have an intimate understanding of the subject?
• What is a holistic approach to critical infrastructure?
• Simple things that can prevent egregious attacks.
• What can you expect from the fifth edition of Bob’s book, Critical Infrastructure, Homeland Security, and Emergency Preparedness?

Links and resources:

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Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Bob Radvanovsky on LinkedIn

Steve Mustard on LinkedIn