
Critical Conversations: IR, Forensics, and Regulation in OT
From Critical Assets Podcast by Patrick Miller
January 4, 2025 · 45 min · Season 3 · Episode 1
About this episode
Lesley Carhart discusses the challenges of defending critical infrastructure against cyber threats and the role of incident response and forensics.
In this episode, we sit down with Lesley Carhart (@hacks4pancakes), a renowned expert in OT/ICS incident response and forensics, to explore the unique challenges of defending critical infrastructure against cyber threats. Lesley shares insights into how internal OT teams can better support external IR teams, evaluates global and sector-specific preparedness, and discusses the impact of regulations on effective incident response. We delve into the complexities of defining and reporting incidents, the potential for improved approaches, and actionable advice for those looking to enhance their IR and forensics skills. Lesley also gives a glimpse into the future of their work and their continued mission to strengthen cybersecurity in critical infrastructure. Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lcarhart/ https://www.threads.net/@hacks4pancakes https://bsky.app/profile/hacks4pancakes.com https://infosec.exchange/@hacks4pancakes
People in this episode
Host: Patrick Miller
Guest: Lesley Carhart
Topics covered
- incident response
- forensics
- cyber threats
- critical infrastructure
- regulations
- OT teams
- preparedness
Keywords
- incident response
- forensics
- cybersecurity
- critical infrastructure
- OT teams
- regulations
- preparedness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: OT/ICS, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure
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