Simply ICS Cyber

Simply ICS Cyber podcast features veteran OT security experts Don and Tom, delivering practical insights on securing critical infrastructure and industrial automation systems. With episodes covering essential topics from ICS fundamentals to advanced security frameworks, our show reaches a dedicated audience of operators, security professionals, and decision-makers actively implementing industrial cybersecurity control solutions. Connect with your ideal customers through targeted sponsorships and ad placements.

Simply ICS Cyber is a education podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Simply ICS Cyber, a education show with 15 episodes published.

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  Episode #15

  S2 E8: The Value of ICS & OT Exercises

  Nov 19, 202523 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Simply ICS Cyber, Don and Tom welcome Sam Blaney, retired Chief Warrant Officer (CW3) from the Georgia National Guard and current cybersecurity professor at the University of North Georgia.</p><p>Sam shares insights from his career building and leading Cyber Protection Team 170, his transition into teaching, and his continued work helping state and local governments strengthen cybersecurity.</p><p>The conversation digs into Sam’s recent experience coaching students at the Department of Energy CyberForce Competition, where the University of North Georgia team defended a simulated offshore drilling platform with both IT and OT co...

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  Episode #14

  S2 E7: ICS/OT Security Operations Centers

  Nov 5, 202526 minS0

  <p>The growing need for visibility and response in industrial environments is driving more organizations to consider ICS/OT Security Operations Centers — but what does that actually look like for small and medium-sized operations?</p><p>In this episode of Simply ICS Cyber, Don and Tom sit down with Dan Gunter, CEO and founder of Insane Cyber, to discuss how ICS/OT SOCs function, what data truly matters for monitoring, and how incident response changes when operators have (or don’t have) the right information at hand.</p><p>Drawing on experience from the Air Force CERT to founding an OT-f...

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  Episode #13

  S2 E6: Keeping Up With ICS Threat Intelligence

  Oct 22, 202523 minS0

  <p>The industrial threat landscape never stands still — and neither can defenders. In this episode of Simply ICS Cyber, Don and Tom sit down with Joe Slowik, a globally recognized expert in cyber threat intelligence (CTI), detection engineering, and incident response for ICS, OT, and critical infrastructure environments.</p><p>With over 15 years of experience spanning offensive operations, threat research, and leadership roles in both government and private sectors, Joe brings an unparalleled perspective on how adversaries target industrial systems — and how defenders can stay ahead.</p><p>Listeners will hear how Joe’s work connects cutting-edge artificial intelligence and detect...

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  Episode #12

  S2 E5: Evolving Vendor and Integrator Cybersecurity in ICS/OT

  Oct 8, 20252h 33mS0

  <p>Selecting and managing ICS/OT cybersecurity vendors and integrators isn’t just a procurement step - it’s a strategic decision that shapes resilience, compliance, and long-term security outcomes. The best approach depends on organization size, resources, and security objectives.</p><p>In this episode, Don and Tom are joined by Saltanat Mashirova, OT Cybersecurity Lead at CPX and OTCEP member with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore. Salt brings deep global expertise across cybersecurity risk assessments (csHAZOP), ISA/IEC 62443 compliance, OT/ICS product development, governance, training, and the integration of both brownfield and greenfield assets.</p><p>They’ll als...

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  Episode #11

  S2 E4: Industrial Security Alongside a Warzone

  Sep 24, 202521 minS0

  <p>Industrial control systems (ICS) and operational technology (OT) are the backbone of modern society—powering electricity, water, gas, communications, manufacturing, chemicals, and even medical technology. But what happens when these systems must be secured in the middle of a warzone?</p><p>On this episode of Simply ICS Cyber, hosts Don C. Weber and Tom VanNorman sit down with special guest Patrick C. Miller, President & CEO of Ampyx Cyber, a company dedicated to protecting the industrial world.</p><p>Learn more about:</p>The challenges of defending critical infrastructure in conflict environmentsReal-world insights from one of the most experienced le...

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