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Listen "S2 E6: Navigating OT Security - An Inside Look with Lesley Carhart"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Simply Defensive, hosts Josh Mason and Wade Wells welcome the highly esteemed Leslie Carhart from Dragos.We step into the world of industrial cybersecurity, discussing the critical nature of securing vital infrastructure like power plants, water treatment facilities, and manufacturing setups. Leslie shares insights on the unique challenges faced in this sector, including handling old systems, different procedural mindsets, and low-level industrial devices.The episode also covers Leslie's intriguing career journey, filled with diverse technical roles, and her advice on entering and thriving in cybersecurity. Moreover, Leslie offers valuable guidance on mentorship and maintaining a work-life balance for cybersecurity professionals.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarhart/https://pancakescon.com/https://www.sans.org/profiles/lesley-carhart/https://bsky.app/profile/hacks4pancakes.com00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome01:02 Leslie Carhartt's Role at Dragos02:06 Challenges in Industrial Cybersecurity06:39 Leslie's Career Journey09:01 Advice for Aspiring OT Cybersecurity Professionals13:24 Incident Response in OT Environments16:50 Mapping Processes in OT Security18:06 Reflecting on Early Career Lessons18:31 Navigating Social Media Criticism19:55 Cyber Warfare and Air Force Insights22:04 Challenges in OT Security24:02 Mentoring in Cybersecurity24:43 Advice for Aspiring Cybersecurity Professionals25:51 Realities of Pen Testing and Incident Response29:32 Effective Mentorship Strategies32:50 Final Thoughts and Contact Information=========================Connect with your hosts:Josh Mason: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuacmasonWade Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wadingthrulogs=========================Sponsored by ThreatLocker @ThreatLockerAllow what you need, block everything else... Including ransomware. Zero trust Endpoint Protection Platform from ThreatLocker. Learn more at https://simplycyber.io/threatlocker =========================Simply Cyber empowers people who want a rewarding cybersecurity career 💪=========================All the ways to connect with Simply Cyberhttps://SimplyCyber.io/Socials=========================This podcast is presented by Simply Cyber Media Group
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