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PrOTect It All

Aaron Crow | Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Host

PrOTect IT All with Aaron Crow delivers weekly episodes focused on cybersecurity and operational technology, tackling emerging threats across industrial control systems, AI security, and IoT threats. The show emphasizes enterprise risk management, manufacturing security, power grid security, and threat intelligence, providing listeners with authentic conversations from security leaders and practitioners. It’s a resource for those committed to real-world IT operations security and understanding AI risks in critical infrastructures.

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  • S1 · E122
    September 7 · 46 min

    Building the Cybersecurity Community: From 120 People to 3,000 at CYBR.SEC.CON

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep122/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Get your tickets for CYBR.SEC.CON., a two-day cybersecurity conference, here: https://www.cybrseccon.com/ What started with 120 people and a homemade Word flyer has grown into a cybersecurity community of more than 3,000. So what does it take to build a community that can scale withou

  • S1 · E121
    August 31 · 45 min

    What Makes a Cybersecurity Startup Valuable in the AI Era? A VC's Perspective

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep121/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ AI has made it easier than ever to build a cybersecurity product. But has it also made it harder to build a valuable cybersecurity company? In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Ken Elefant, Founding Managing Director of the venture group at Sorenson Capital

  • S1 · E120
    August 24 · 50 min

    Million-Dollar Buttons: How Offshore OT Is Embracing Containers and Modern Cybersecurity

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep120/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Offshore oil and gas operations don't have the luxury of simply shutting everything down and starting over. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Josh Herr and Matt McLendon to explore the real-world challenges of modernizing cybersecurity and technology in

  • S1 · E119
    August 17 · 57 min

    AI Agent Security: How to Stop Autonomous AI from Becoming Your Biggest Insider Threat

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep119/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ AI agents are becoming more autonomous - but are they becoming more secure? In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes David Girvin for a timely discussion about one of the fastest-growing challenges in cybersecurity: AI agent security and governance. From an unconvent

  • S1 · E118
    August 10 · 51 min

    AI & Cybersecurity: Why People, Accountability & Resilience Still Matter

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep118/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ AI is changing cybersecurity at an incredible pace. But are organizations prepared for the risks that come with it? In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Brian Schleifer, an industry veteran with decades of experience spanning the military, technology, consu

  • S1 · E117
    August 3 · 1 hr 10 min

    OT Pen Testing: Why Trust, Culture & Hands-On Experience Matter Most

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep117/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Effective OT penetration testing isn't just about finding vulnerabilities, it's about building trust. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow is joined by Oren Niskin and Reynaldo Gonzalez for an engaging discussion on the evolving role of penetration testing in operational

  • S1 · E116
    July 27 · 51 min

    Cybersecurity Leadership: Why People Matter More Than Technology

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep116/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ The biggest cybersecurity challenge isn't technology - it's people. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Swapnil Kachave for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to build high-performing cybersecurity teams in an era of AI, automation, and increa

  • S1 · E115
    July 20 · 45 min

    Conficker Still Exists? The Hidden OT Malware Threat Putting Critical Infrastructure at Risk

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep115/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Some of the biggest cybersecurity threats to critical infrastructure aren't new - they've simply never gone away. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes back Lesley Carhart for a fascinating conversation about why decades-old malware like Conficker continues to inf

  • S1 · E114
    July 13 · 47 min

    OT Cybersecurity: Why Trust Beats Technology | Jacob McCune | Ep 114

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep114/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ The biggest challenge in OT cybersecurity isn't technology - it's earning trust. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Jacob McCune, a cybersecurity architect with more than 20 years of hands-on experience across both IT and OT environments. Jacob shares his

  • S1 · E113
    July 6 · 1 hr 12 min

    AI for OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Strategies to Protect Critical Infrastructure

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep113/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ AI is changing OT cybersecurity - but success still depends on understanding your operations. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Vivek Ponnada for a practical conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming the way organizations defend critical i

  • S1 · E112
    June 29 · 44 min

    OT Cybersecurity That Works: Defense in Depth, AI Risks & Protecting Critical Infrastructure

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep112/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ When it comes to OT cybersecurity, the fundamentals still matter - even in the age of AI. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Caleb Davis for a practical discussion on securing industrial environments where uptime, safety, and resilience are non-negotiable

  • S1 · E111
    June 22 · 41 min

    Quantum Readiness: The Cybersecurity Threat Most Organizations Aren’t Prepared For

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep111/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Quantum computing isn't a future problem - it's a cybersecurity challenge organizations need to start preparing for today. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes Jim Sortino for a timely discussion on quantum readiness, cryptographic risk, and the future of cyberse

  • S1 · E110
    June 15 · 44 min

    Cybersecurity vs Resilience: What Business Leaders Need to Know About Managing Risk

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep110/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Cybersecurity isn't the goal. Business resilience is. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Lee Ward to explore why organizations need to move beyond compliance checklists and start focusing on what really matters: the ability to withstand, recover from, an

  • S1 · E109
    June 8 · 44 min

    Continuous Trust in Cybersecurity : Why Identity Is the New Security Perimeter

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep109/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ What if trust wasn't something you granted once - but something you continuously verified? In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Frank Goodman to explore one of the most important challenges in modern cybersecurity: establishing trust in an increasingly conn

  • S1 · E108
    June 1 · 1 hr 2 min

    Breaking Into Cybersecurity: Soft Skills, Networking & Standing Out in a Crowded Market

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep108/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Technical skills might get your attention - but soft skills build cybersecurity careers. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with technology leader and mentor Robert Whetstine for a candid conversation about what it really takes to succeed in today’s cybersecur

  • S1 · E107
    May 25 · 52 min

    AI, Cybersecurity & Career Growth: Why Curiosity Matters More Than Credentials

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep107/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ The future of cybersecurity belongs to people who can adapt - not just those with the longest list of certifications. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Peter Schawacker for a candid conversation about the evolving intersection of AI, cybersecurity, tale

  • S1 · E106
    May 18 · 49 min

    AI in OT Cybersecurity: Real-World Risks, Smarter Defenses & the Future of Critical Infrastructure

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep106/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ AI is rapidly transforming cybersecurity but are critical infrastructure environments ready for what comes next? In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with longtime colleague and cybersecurity expert Clark Liu to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping b

  • S1 · E105
    May 11 · 1 hr 6 min

    AI Agents & Cybersecurity: Identity, Compliance, and the New Risks Facing IT and OT

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep105/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ AI agents are changing cybersecurity faster than most organizations can adapt. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes back cybersecurity veteran Ken Foster for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping risk, identity, and resilience across IT and OT environments. With

  • S1 · E104
    May 4 · 48 min

    From NFL to OT Cybersecurity Why Trust and Teamwork Matter More Than Tools | Aaron Crow

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep104/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology - it’s about people. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Sean Tufts for a conversation that goes far beyond tools and tactics. From the locker room to control rooms, Sean shares how his journey from professional fo

  • S1 · E103
    April 27 · 49 min

    Cyber Risk in Construction: Securing AEC Projects in a Digital, AI-Driven World

    Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep103/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ Construction sites are no longer just physical - they’re digital, connected, and increasingly vulnerable. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Lee Carsten to explore the rising cyber risks across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industr

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