100 Episodes of Protect It All: Aaron Crow’s Journey Through IT, OT & Cybersecurity

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: 100 Episodes of Protect It All: Aaron Crow’s Journey Through IT, OT & CybersecurityPub date: 2026-04-06Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this special milestone episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow steps away from the usual format to share his personal journey - from early days working with PLCs at a kitchen table to building a platform that connects and educates cybersecurity professionals around the world. This episode is more than a reflection - it’s a story of persistence, curiosity, and community. Aaron walks through the evolution of IT and OT cybersecurity, the lessons learned from decades in the field, and how conversations with experts across 100 episodes have shaped his perspective on what it truly means to “Protect It All.” You’ll hear: How Aaron’s career in IT and OT began - and what kept him going The biggest lessons learned across 30+ years in cybersecurity What building a podcast taught him about community and leadership How the industry has evolved - and what still hasn’t changed Why relationships and shared knowledge matter more than ever What’s next for the future of cybersecurity and the podcast Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or you’re just discovering the show, this episode offers inspiration, perspective, and a deeper look behind the mic. Tune in to celebrate 100 episodes and the journey of protecting what matters most - only on Protect It All. Key Moments:  04:12 Early tech projects and hobbies 09:31 First tech job setting up classrooms 11:20 Getting certified in IT 16:49 Early career in power and cybersecurity 18:08 Building a versatile IT team 24:23 Starting the cybersecurity podcast journey 26:28 Feeling recognized in the podcast world 29:22 Getting started in cybersecurity Connect With Aaron Crow: Website: www.corvosec.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow Learn more about PrOTect IT All: Email: [email protected]  Website: https://protectitall.co/  X: https://twitter.com/protectitall  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PrOTectITAll  FaceBook:  https://facebook.com/protectitallpodcast To be a guest or suggest a guest/episode, please email us at [email protected] Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple   - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/protect-it-all/id1727211124 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Vvi0euj3rE8xObK0yvYi4The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Aaron Crow | Operational Technology & Cybersecurity Host, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.