In this episode of Adopting Zero Trust, hosts Elliot Volkman and Neal Dennis discuss critical infrastructure security with expert guest Ian Branson, Vice President of Global Industrial Cybersecurity at Black and Veatch.

The discussion centers around the philosophical and strategic approaches to handling incidents and breaches, especially in the operational technology (OT) realm. Branson highlights the importance of understanding what needs protection, the integration of IT and OT security, and the crucial role of threat intelligence. They also explore the evolving need for converging physical and digital security data to manage risks effectively.

01:37 Starting Point for Protecting Critical Infrastructure

04:52 Funding and Resource Allocation for Cybersecurity

10:57 Threat Intelligence and Incident Response

16:25 IT and OT Convergence

23:47 Discussing Employee and Equipment Management

26:19 Integrating Physical and Cyber Security

34:39 Proactive Security Measures in New Constructions

40:46 Balancing Rapid Response and Availability

In this episode of Adoption Zero Trust (AZT), host Neal Dennis and producer Elliot Volkman sit down with Bradon Rogers, Chief Customer Officer at Island, to discuss how AI is compounding the already existing problems tied to shadow IT. The conversation explores how modern enterprises handle the growing complexities of unregulated software use, the role of enterprise browsers in mitigating risks, and the dynamic between user experience and cybersecurity.

01:16 Shadows within shadows

04:15 AI in Approved Solutions

09:14 Enterprise Browser and Security

14:25 Transition to Browser-Based Applications

16:23 Enterprise Browser Capabilities

18:45 Data Protection and Shadow IT

24:39 Shepherding Data in the Enterprise Browser

25:17 Policy Perspectives on AI and Data Flow

28:16 Exploring SBOM and AI Integration

35:39 Browser Security and Application Boundaries

41:40 BYOD and Privacy Concerns

44:48 Third-Party Scenarios and Onboarding

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Live from ThreatLocker’s Zero Trust World (ZTW), cybersecurity heavyweights Dave Bittner, host of CyberWire Daily and Dr. Chase Cunningham AKA Dr. Zero Trust shared their unfiltered thoughts on the state of cybersecurity, AI, and government regulations. From the shifting landscape of compliance enforcement to the role of hitting critical mass of AI in both defense and cybercrime, we can expect an extraordinary level of change in the years ahead.

01:37 Cybersecurity Landscape Overview

01:58 Government and Cybersecurity

02:39 Leadership and Appointments in Cybersecurity

03:47 Future of CISA and Compliance

06:41 Managing Cybersecurity News

14:54 The Role of LLMs in Cybersecurity

16:22 Global Perspective on AI and LLMs

18:47 Reflecting on Past Technological Predictions

20:18 The Double-Edged Sword of AI and Surveillance

24:21 The Dark Side of Technological Advancements

26:17 Debating the Term 'AI' and Its Implications

28:43 Historical Anecdotes and Unanswered Questions