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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

Breaking Into OT Cybersecurity: Closing the Skills Gap and Protecting Critical Infrastructure

Work with Aaron: https://protectitallpod.com/work/ The book: https://protectitallpod.com/book/ This episode: https://protectitallpod.com/ep102/ The OT Security Starter Kit: https://protectitallpod.com/starter-kit/ The biggest challenge in OT cybersecurity isn’t just technology - it’s people. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Mike Holcomb to explore one of the most urgent issues facing the industry today: the growing skills gap in OT and ICS cybersecurity. Mike sha

OT Risk Management That Works: Asset Visibility, Risk Quantification & CISO-Level Strategy

You can’t manage risk you can’t measure - or even see. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Nicholas Friedman to explore how organizations can move beyond compliance and build real, measurable cybersecurity programs across IT and OT environments. With experience spanning banking, aerospace, and critical infrastructure, Nicholas shares how risk management principles translate across industries - and why understanding business context is critical to protecting operatio

100 Episodes of Protect It All: Aaron Crow’s Journey Through IT, OT & Cybersecurity

In this special milestone episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow steps away from the usual format to share his personal journey - from early days working with PLCs at a kitchen table to building a platform that connects and educates cybersecurity professionals around the world. This episode is more than a reflection - it’s a story of persistence, curiosity, and community. Aaron walks through the evolution of IT and OT cybersecurity, the lessons learned from decades in the field, and how conv

OT Cybersecurity That Works: Budgets, Soft Skills & AI Reality for Stronger Defense

Strong OT cybersecurity programs aren’t built on tools alone, they're built on strategy, communication, and smart investment. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow is joined by cybersecurity expert Don C. Weber for a candid, real-world discussion on what it actually takes to build and sustain effective security programs across IT and OT environments. From CapEx vs OpEx decisions to the growing role of AI in both attack and defense, this conversation cuts through the noise and focuse