Securing Critical Infrastructure: Challenges and Strategies with Sean Tufts

Sean Tufts is in the house, and we ask him to go all the way back. All the way. From his origins to the evolving challenges and security needs in IoT and OT environments, particularly in critical infrastructure. Your hosts, Brian Contos and John Vecchi, engage in a thought-provoking conversation with special guest Sean Tufts from Optiv. The discussion goes into Tufts' background, from his transition from an NFL player to a cybersecurity and critical infrastructure expert, to managing substantial programs at Optiv. Sean touches on the changing landscape of critical infrastructure, the challenges of IoT and OT security in the wake of COVID-19, and the evolving tactics in cyber attacks. He also shares insightful anonymized stories of cyber incidents, emphasizing the importance of effectively addressing vulnerabilities in IoT devices and legacy systems to mitigate risks. 

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