96: Exploring the Depths of Industrial Cybersecurity with Joe Weiss

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

Derek is thrilled to have a true industry legend returning to the podcast today!

Joe Weiss, the Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions LLC, initially appeared on the show in episode 61. If you have not already done so, you can listen to that episode to learn more about his biography and personal journey.

Joe's reputation in the industry precedes him, as he is among the select few who can honestly claim to have dedicated more time and expertise to the field of cybersecurity field than almost anyone else. His career includes tenures at renowned organizations, and he is the curator of one of the world's largest incident databases.

As in the words of Paul Simon, there have been incidents, accidents, hints, and allegations, and Joe Weiss has been at the forefront of understanding and dissecting all of those challenges. Join us for a thought-provoking episode where we dive into the complexities of cyber incidents, attribution, and the ever-evolving landscape of industrial security.

You are in for an enlightening conversation today, so stay tuned for more!

Show highlights:

• The story of how Joe started his database
• Cybersecurity in the context of nuclear safety and control systems
• Joe discusses his database of incidents, explaining how it provides valuable insights into the history of cybersecurity incidents.
• Control system cybersecurity incidents and their causes
• Cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities in industrial control systems
• The importance of securing sensors and actuators in industrial control system
• Why do engineers need training on policies and procedures to address security concerns with field devices?
• Security issues within the industry
• Joe shares his frustration with the lack of progress in IoT security.
• Ways to live with insecure systems and even turn them into money-making machines for end users
• Why is Joe calling for a holistic approach to control systems?

Links and resources:

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Derek Harp on LinkedIn

Joe Weiss on LinkedIn

Applied ControlSolutions LLC