Energizing Cybersecurity Careers: Workforce Development in OT/ICS

About this episode

The episode discusses workforce development in the cybersecurity field, focusing on challenges and strategies in the OT/ICS community.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Patrick Miller

Guests: Cynthia Hsu, Erin Owens

Topics covered

• cybersecurity
• workforce development
• Industrial Control Systems
• Operational Technology
• skill gaps
• diversity
• continuous learning

Keywords

• cybersecurity careers
• OT security
• ICS
• skill gaps
• career pathways
• diversity in tech
• continuous learning

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: DOE CESER, Eventleaf, INL

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