Reflections from Black Hat and DEFCON: Trends, Community Energy, and the Future of OT Cybersecurity

Podcast: PrOTect It All (LS 27 · TOP 10% what is this?)Episode: Reflections from Black Hat and DEFCON: Trends, Community Energy, and the Future of OT CybersecurityPub date: 2025-08-11Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationIn this episode, Aaron returns from an action-packed week at Black Hat and DEFCON in the sweltering heat of Las Vegas. He shares his firsthand impressions on the changing atmosphere of these legendary conferences, from skyrocketing prices to a slightly thinner crowd, and digs into hot topics like the surge in AI discussions and the ongoing clash of perspectives between IT and OT professionals.  Aaron also highlights the unmatched energy and camaraderie in the DEFCON villages—especially the ICS Village—and offers a sneak peek at exciting upcoming events, such as ResetCon and Lone Star Cyber Shootout.  Whether you’re a conference veteran or just OT-curious, this episode is packed with personal stories, industry trends, and tips for making the most out of these must-attend cybersecurity gatherings. Tune in and get ready to protect it all! 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, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.