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Talking Under WaterCyber resilience and investment strategy in the water sectorIn this sponsored episode of Talking Under Water, Co-host Bob Crossen spoke with Ian Bramson, vice president of industrial cybersecurity for Black & Veatch about how water utilities can best prepare their cybersecurity efforts and investments. Bramson touches on Black & Veatch’s 2025 Water Report, which found that 95% of utilities now prioritize cybersecurity investment, a growing number. Throughout the interview, Bramson explains what to learn from previous cyberattacks on water systems, why these systems are vulnerable, and what kind of protections exist for utilities of all sizes. Show Notes:   Why OT security is critical to defending against cyber threats Black & Veatch 2...2025-07-1831 min

CyberWire DailyBeware of BADBOX.The DOJ files to seize over $7 million linked to illegal North Korean IT workers. The FBI warns of BADBOX 2.0 malware targeting IoT devices. Researchers uncover a major security flaw in Chrome extensions. ESET uncovers Iranian hackers targeting Kurdish and Iraqi government officials. Hitachi Energy, Acronis and Cisco patch critical vulnerabilities. 20 suspects are arrested in a major international CSAM takedown. Hackers exploit a critical flaw in Roundcube webmail. Today’s guest is Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity at Black & Veatch, exploring how organizations can close the cyberattack readiness gap. ChatGPT logs are caught in a legal tug-of-war. Re...2025-06-0633 min

SHIFTSecuring Critical InfrastructureA look at industrial cybersecurity, and why it matters, in the latest installment of our oral history project.We Meet: Ian Bramson, Vice President of Global Industrial Cybersecurity at Black & VeatchCredits:This episode of SHIFT was produced by Jennifer Strong with help from Emma Cillekens. It was mixed by Garret Lang, with original music from him and Jacob Gorski. Art by Meg Marco.2025-01-2219 min

Today in TechAre our utilities safe from cyberattack? | Ep 202Recent cyberattacks on industrial facilities, including one of the country’s largest water suppliers, has turned the spotlight on whether utilities and other critical infrastructure are properly protected from attacks. What challenges do groups face, and how will artificial intelligence affect potential future attacks or defense? Ian Bramson, vice president of global industrial cybersecurity at Black & Veatch, joins the show to discuss these and other issues facing industrial organizations.2024-12-0334 min

The Cyber Go-To-Market podcast for cybersecurity sales and marketing teams. Save Cybr Donut!187: Why and how you implement value selling with Russell ColemanRussell Coleman truly epitomizes cybersecurity value selling. It's just in his blood. It's how he operates. And he joined me to share his insight on the importance of value selling frameworks, especially for cybersecurity start-ups. Learn in this episode:The importance of 1st level managers' support and driving the adaptation and discipline to stick to the frameworkThe idea of value selling, being a framework, not a piece of contentHow frameworks lead to major efficiencies Russell Coleman on LinkedIn Sponsor 2023-02-0746 min

Risk Matters X.0What’s the Best Approach to Investing in OT Cyber Long-term?88% of Boards of Directors view cybersecurity as a business risk— so why are budgets for industrial cybersecurity so scarce? Funding is often an issue because cybersecurity for Operational Technology (OT) environments is a relatively new idea brought on by the rapid IT-OT convergence. In this mini-episode, Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity, and Rob Wade, Global Head of Sales and Strategy for Industrial Cybersecurity, walk through the journey of solidifying budget and buy-in throughout the organization, from CISOs to shop floor managers.Produced by Sandra Monsalve-Ramos, Brittney Warrick and Daniel Fischer, Digital Communications at AB...2022-10-2709 min

Risk Matters X.0Are Cybersecurity Professionals Equipped for the IT-OT Convergence?Do Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments have anything in common? While some cybersecurity professionals may answer yes, the reality is that IT and OT are two separate worlds with vastly different priorities. In this mini-episode, Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity, and Keon McEwen, Global Lead - Security Operations Center (SOC), discuss the IT-OT convergence and the resulting industry-wide need for OT-specific protection against cyber attacks. Produced by Sandra Monsalve-Ramos, Brittney Warrick and Daniel Fischer, Digital Communications at ABS GroupGet in touch 2022-10-1717 min

Risk Matters X.0Does Your Organization Have a Perception Gap?What does cybersecurity mean to your company? In this mini-episode, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity Ian Bramson and CEO Ryan Moody explore how different functions in industrial organizations perceive cyber risks.From the board of directors to the team on the plant floor, the idea of OT cybersecurity and how to successfully implement it varies greatly. Regardless, hackers continue to exploit critical perception gaps to their advantage, including the misconception that IT personnel are equipped to handle cyber attacks on operational technology and critical infrastructure.Produced by Sandra Monsalve-Ramos, Brittney Warrick and Daniel...2022-10-1111 min

Risk Matters X.0Is Ransomware the Biggest Threat to OT?In this Cybersecurity Awareness Month mini-episode, Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity, and Dennis Hackney, Solutions Development Director of Industrial Cybersecurity Services, discuss the specifics of what ransomware is and the difference between how it impacts IT environments and Operational Technology (OT) environments.While ransomware in IT can hold your data hostage, ransomware in OT remains a whole different ballgame. Why? Because upon initial access to your OT network, it can completely halt your operations, causing you to lose total control and visibility. This can ultimately result in physical impact, enormous financial and reputational...2022-10-0715 min

RSA ConferenceThe Cyber Physical War: Does the Investment Match the Hype?While there seems to be a growing awareness of the threats to the cyber-physical world with cybercriminals increasingly targeting industrial organizations within critical infrastructure, are current investments, regulations, and actions enough to stop attackers. In this podcast, we’ll have a follow up Q&A to the RSAC 2022 session, “The Cyber Physical War—Lessons from the Digital Front Line,” to understand what more must be done to protect industrial organizations. Speakers: Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity, ABS Group Kacy Zurkus, Content Strategist, RSA Conference 2022-08-1918 min

The Cyber Go-To-Market podcast for cybersecurity sales and marketing teams. Save Cybr Donut!137: Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity at ABS Group, talks about the 3 shifts coming in industrial and operational tech securityCyber security for operational technology and industrial systems is a hot topic right now. The security of these systems is important to the critical revenue generation parts of companies and also to governments and countries.In this episode, Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity at ABS Group, talked at RSA about the 3 shifts coming in this space and we are giving you a sneak peak today. Ian discusses the importance of market drivers, how industrial cyber hygiene will be a competitive advantage, how OT is taking domain priority, and much more.Tune i...2022-06-1433 min

Risk Matters X.0OT Cybersecurity: What Now? What Next?When it comes to cyber targets, critical infrastructure remains in the line of fire. Furthermore, the attacks against them continue to develop in complexity with each strike, leaving operational technology (OT) and IT controls extremely vulnerable. This is especially true for the oil and gas space, which has been exposed to several organized crime syndicates in recent years. So, what’s next for your security infrastructure in combating these cyber attacks?Join host Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity, Jim Linn, CIO of American Gas Association and Executive Director for DNG-ISAC, and Rock Lambros, Cy...2022-05-2344 min

The POWER Podcast115. Four Questions You Must Ace to Ensure Sound Cybersecurity in OT SystemsSome cybersecurity experts believe hackers pose a greater threat than ever to power plants and electric grids. Much of the operational technology (OT) used in power stations and throughout the grid was installed at a time when cybersecurity was more of an afterthought than a focal point in the design process. Furthermore, the pool of bad actors has grown increasingly large and complex, including nation states, activist groups, organized crime syndicates, malicious company insiders, thrill seekers, and a bevy of other folks with a variety of untoward motivations. Hackers are found in all parts of the world, meaning unscrupulous activity...2022-04-2128 min

Risk Matters X.0Lights On, Threats Off - Navigating Cybersecurity in the Power IndustryCyber attackers know exactly what essential services can cripple us. Recent attacks on critical infrastructure have forced the power industry to take a step back and precariously assess its OT and IT controls. As the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) standards continue evolving to address today’s threats the heavy question remains: Is it enough?Join host Ian Bramson, Global Head of Industrial Cybersecurity, Dr. Dennis Hackney, Head of Cybersecurity Services Development and Michiko Sell, NERC CIP Services Supervisor at NAES Corporation, to explore how the regulatory environment is changing in...2022-04-2040 min

Risk Matters X.0The Cyber-Physical World: A New Battleground for Industrial OperationsThe cyber-physical world is now a raging battleground—who do you have on the digital frontline? As cyber attacks on industrial operations and critical infrastructures continue to rise, so do the devastating real-world impacts. Criminals are no longer simply stealing data; their goal is to disrupt and control core operations. This translates into what is now known as the cyber-physical world. From influencing the flow of oil and the functions of machinery to manipulating the navigation of vessels, the risk to OT environments is vast. Host Ian Bramson explores the question of how you can fi...2021-09-1751 min

Risk Matters X.0The Casualties of Cyber War: Exploring the Colonial Pipeline ShutdownIf a cyber attack can take down an entire pipeline, what's next? As news from the recent attack on Colonial Pipeline continues to develop, owners and operators, the U.S. government and the public continue to question the dangerous implications behind our critical infrastructure lacking the proper cybersecurity against dangerous hackers. "20 years ago, if you wanted to attack operational technology (OT) or an industrial control system you had to specifically target it," says Dr. Dennis Hackney, Head of Cybersecurity Services Development. "Now, all you have to do is look and see where a connection exists b...2021-05-1449 min

Risk Matters X.0Cyber in the Supply Chain: When Things Go WrongThis episode is part three in a series of conversations with Wärtsilä’s cybersecurity and new technology leaders. Cyber incidents go from 0 to 100 in the blink of an eye. The recent cyber attack on Colonial Pipeline, one of the nation’s largest fuel pipelines, highlights this callous reality. With nearly half of the East Coast’s fuel supply disrupted, the conversation of protecting critical infrastructure is at the forefront of The White House Administration. Join our discussion with Wärtsilä as we talk about preceding real-life OT cyber incidents that have gone wrong. Host Ia...2021-05-0336 min

Risk Matters X.0Protecting Industrial Cyber EcosystemsThis episode is part two in a series of conversations with Wärtsilä’s cybersecurity and new technology leaders. A system is only as secure as its weakest point. In this episode of Risk Matters X.0, we discuss cyber ecosystems with Wärtsilä, examining the advantages and vulnerabilities that support connectivity. “The ecosystem in the marine environment is a very populated space,” says Eric Schreiber, General Manager for New Technologies at Wärtsilä. “There are a lot of hands in the pot, and not everyone has cybersecurity expertise.” “There are a million things that c...2021-01-2139 min

Risk Matters X.0Cyber in the Digital AgeThis episode is part one in a series of conversations with Wärtsilä’s cybersecurity and new technology leaders. Let’s talk digitalization and cyber risk. In this episode of Risk Matters X.0, we welcome Wärtsilä to discuss increasing connectivity as a major concern for cybersecurity in the digital age."As connectivity increases, so does cyber risk," – Ian Bramson, Head of Cybersecurity at ABS Group. "We are already living in this digital, ultra-connected world and times. After 2020, we'll be even more connected and doing activities even more remotely. There are already disc...2020-11-2045 min

Risk Matters X.0Cyber Risk Series - From the Hacker’s Point of ViewEpisode 9: Cyber Risk Series – From the Hacker’s Point of ViewWhat does cybersecurity look like from the opposition's point of view? With a long background in pen-testing (penetration testing) and extensive experience in security research and programming, Weston Hecker is a professional "white hat" hacker at Mission Secure, a firm focused on control system cybersecurity. An avid speaker on all things hacking, Weston is working on a major university's research project with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on 911 emergency systems and attack mitigation. In this episode, Weston shares insights into hacking oil rigs and...2020-09-2443 min

Risk Matters X.0Cyber Risk Series - Hacking the Ship20 to 30 seconds. That's how long it takes cyber professional Ewan Robinson of Yangosat, a UK-based satellite communications supplier, to hack into your ship. "It's still very easy—the systems are still exposed. That's one of the things we're trying to bring to people, [the awareness of] just how exposed they are without knowing it," he says. "No system is an island," adds Ian Bramson, Global Head of Cybersecurity at ABS Group.Ewan is a white hat hacker (an ethical computer hacker) who understands how easy it is to access a vessel's communications systems and disable, di...2020-08-2051 min

Risk Matters X.0Cyber Risk Series - Superyachts: High ROI Targets for HackersEpisode 6: Cyber Risk Series - Sleek showstoppers at sea, Superyachts are privately owned luxury vessels with the latest and most advanced technology systems onboard. As mix-use spaces, megayachts present a high return on investment for hackers seeking collateral damage with serious personal, safety and financial consequences. As the current COVID-19 situation continues to impact operations globally, how is the yachting market a prime target for cyber attackers to exploit? In this episode, Ian Bramson takes a closer look at this unique cyber environment with experts from luxury technology provider Van Berge Henegouwen (VBH)...2020-07-2236 min