Energizing Cybersecurity Careers
Season 1 - Episode 1
Host: Patrick Miller
GuestS: Cynthia hsu, erin owens
Join us for a discussion on Energizing Cybersecurity Careers: Workforce Development in the OT/ICS Community. Guests Cynthia Hsu and Erin Owens dive into the cybersecurity challenges facing Industrial Control Systems and Operational Technology asset owners. Through open conversations, we explore everything from skill gaps and career pathways to diversity, continuous learning, and the impact of new technologies. This session aims to provide insights into developing a skilled, diverse cybersecurity workforce – starting from the ground up – with a focus on practical strategies for professionals, educators, and anyone interested in the future of ICS/OT security.
Show links:
Cynthia Hsu LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiahsu33/
Erin Owens LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinowens/
DOE CESER Cybersecurity Training for the Utility Workforce, free 3-day ICS Cybersecurity training for electric and ONG utility staff. Next training event: Buffalo, NY, April 23-25, Register at: Eventleaf | Event Registration Software and Mobile Event Apps
DOE CESER CyberStrikeTM professional cybersecurity training for operational technology environments: https://inl.gov/cyberstrike/
LIGHTS OUT – focus on Ukraine attacks
NEMESIS – focus on nation-state TTPs
STORMCLOUD – focus on renewable energy
DOE CESER CyberForce® workforce development program for college students focused on building a pipeline of cyber professional candidates in operational technology cybersecurity: https://cyberforce.energy.gov/
Sandia National Laboratory
Tracer FIRE (Forensic Incident Response Exercise): https://github.com/sandialabs/Tracer-FIRE
Center for Cyber Defenders: https://www.sandia.gov/careers/career-possibilities/students-and-postdocs/internships-co-ops/institute-programs/titans-technical-internships-to-advance-national-security/titans-cyber/
Cyber Defense Center https://www.cyberdefensecenter.org/
Treschow x Son https://treschowson.com/
Presentation from Camilla Treschow at BSides Copenhagen on burnout in cybersecurity https://video.bsideskbh.dk/ (link provided for site; will be posted soon)