Episode 286 Deep Dive: Dean Frye | IT, IoT And OT Security As A Business Continuity Problem

In this episode, we sit down with Dean Frye, Solutions Architect at Nozomi Networks, as he discusses the complex landscape of IT, IoT, and OT security challenges. Dean delves into the critical importance of avoiding an “us vs. them” mentality between IT and OT teams, and how security interruptions can severely impact business continuity. We explore industry-specific vulnerabilities, such as those in factory chicken farming and Tasmanian salmon farming, and emphasize the necessity for executives to have a deeper technical understanding of cybersecurity. Dean also highlights the value of telemetry and real-time reporting, the evolving role of cloud solutions in OT environments, and the importance of a well-integrated, multidisciplinary team to effectively manage cyber risks. Dean Frye is a Solutions Architect for Nozomi Networks in Australia and New Zealand. Dean is an experienced security professional with a demonstrated history of providing compliance strategy, pragmatic risk mitigation, security project delivery, threat abatement and vendor interface solutions with a significant commercial background. Covering more than twenty years, his previous roles span consulting and senior leadership, including a stint at Armis as solutions architect, and another tenure at Cisco as director of security for the APJ region.