AI agents are changing cybersecurity faster than most organizations can adapt.

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow welcomes back cybersecurity veteran Ken Foster for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping risk, identity, and resilience across IT and OT environments.

With more than 30 years of experience spanning the Navy, manufacturing, fintech, government programs, and startups, Ken brings a grounded, real-world perspective on what organizations are getting right and dangerously wrong about AI adoption.

Together, Aaron and Ken explore the growing challenges around AI agents, identity governance, shadow AI, compliance, and attribution in highly regulated industries. As AI tools become embedded into workflows and decision-making, organizations must rethink how they manage access, monitor activity, and maintain resilience against rapidly evolving threats.

You’ll learn:

• Why AI agents introduce new identity and governance risks
• The dangers of shadow AI inside enterprise environments
• How AI impacts compliance, attribution, and accountability
• Why foundational practices like patching, segmentation, and documentation still matter
• The role of continuous monitoring in AI-driven environments
• How organizations can balance innovation with resilience and control

Whether you’re leading cybersecurity strategy, managing critical infrastructure, or navigating AI adoption inside regulated environments, this episode delivers practical insights for securing the next generation of digital operations.

Tune in to learn how AI is transforming cybersecurity - and what leaders must do to stay ahead - only on Protect It All.

Key Moments:

07:47 AI guardrails discussion

12:02 Patching and network segmentation

20:44 AI changing job roles

24:24 FISMA and FedRAMP concerns

29:18 Emergency response planning

35:36 Choosing the right tech team

37:14 Discussing accountability and risk

46:31 Developer access problems

51:50 AI Dependence Risks

57:36 AI in pen testing

58:55 AI in risk prevention

About the guest :

Ken Foster is a veteran cybersecurity leader with 25+ years of experience in enterprise security, risk governance, and global infrastructure strategy. Currently Head of Global Architecture at Adient, Ken has previously led cybersecurity and compliance programs at Fleetcor and Fiserv, specializing in IAM, cloud security, regulatory compliance, and risk-based cybersecurity strategy. He is known for helping organizations balance innovation, resilience, and operational execution in highly regulated environments.

How to connect Ken: http://linkedin.com/in/kennethfoster/

Connect With Aaron Crow:

• Website: www.corvosec.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

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Cybersecurity isn’t just about technology - it’s about people.

In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Sean Tufts for a conversation that goes far beyond tools and tactics. From the locker room to control rooms, Sean shares how his journey from professional football to OT cybersecurity shaped his approach to trust, teamwork, and leadership.

Together, they unpack one of the biggest challenges in OT environments: building trust between IT and OT teams. Because without trust, even the best tools fail.

You’ll learn:

• Why trust is the foundation of OT cybersecurity success
• How to bridge the gap between IT teams and engineers
• The role of communication and empathy in security programs
• Real-world lessons from segmentation failures and hidden network risks
• Why diversity and teamwork drive stronger security outcomes
• How leadership mindset shapes resilience in high-stakes environments

Whether you’re leading cybersecurity, working in OT environments, or building cross-functional teams, this episode delivers practical insights on the human side of security—where real progress happens.

Tune in to learn why the strongest cybersecurity programs are built on people, not just platforms only on Protect It All.

Key Moments:

05:11 Importance of communication in tech

06:58 Learning from early career mistakes

11:40 Implementing network scanning in OT environments

15:50 Debating project priorities in cybersecurity

18:24 Improving system reliability and ROI

20:28 Convincing plants to self-fund projects

26:21 Creating layered RACI charts

26:57 Discussing people, process, and technology

31:15 Easy validations and big risks

34:35 Operators' productivity challenges

37:21 Network security in hospitals

42:25 Creating a safe network environment

43:10 Addressing network configuration issues

46:55 Different types of AI users

About the guest :

Sean Tufts is Field CTO at Claroty and a cybersecurity leader with deep expertise in industrial environments. With leadership roles at GE and Optiv, he has helped asset-intensive industries navigate the intersection of OT, IT, and cyber risk. Before cybersecurity, Sean was a standout linebacker and team captain at the University of Colorado and went on to play in the NFL with the Carolina Panthers bringing the same discipline, teamwork, and leadership mindset to securing critical infrastructure today.

How to connect Sean :

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-tufts-36b4909/

Website: https://claroty.com/

Connect With Aaron Crow:

• Website: www.corvosec.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

• Email: info@protectitall.co
• Website: https://protectitall.co/
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Construction sites are no longer just physical - they’re digital, connected, and increasingly vulnerable. In this episode of Protect It All, host Aaron Crow sits down with Lee Carsten to explore the rising cyber risks across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry.

As digital transformation accelerates - with AI, digital twins, and connected building systems becoming standard - construction projects are expanding their attack surface in ways many organizations don’t fully understand.

Aaron and Lee unpack the unique challenges facing AEC environments, from fragmented systems and evolving workflows to the growing need for integrating cybersecurity into business decisions - not just IT functions.

You’ll learn:

• Why construction and infrastructure projects are becoming prime cyber targets
• How digital transformation and AI are reshaping risk in AEC environments
• The role of building management systems (BMS) and OT in modern projects
• Why foundational controls and human awareness still matter most
• How to align cybersecurity with real-world construction workflows
• Practical strategies to build resilience into projects from day one

Whether you’re in construction, engineering, IT, or OT security, this episode delivers real-world insights to help you protect the infrastructure we rely on every day.

Tune in to learn how to secure modern construction in a connected world - only on Protect It All.

Key Moments:

05:39 Importance of interpersonal skills

08:08 Construction security and recent projects

11:46 Challenges in AEC industry adoption

19:30 Importance of disaster recovery

20:31 Discussing costs of business interruptions

24:06 RFP process and bid management

27:25 Complexity of building projects

32:02 FBI investigation triggers and readiness

36:55 Managing complex building assets

39:37 Choosing durable equipment and future tech

42:01 Understanding OT data for security

About the guest :

Lee Carsten’s journey in technology began in the era of punch cards - painstakingly sorted and fed into compilers, where a single fumble could mean hours' worth of work undone. Lee studied COBOL in college, envisioning a future as a programmer. That path nearly led to Walmart, where Lee’s mother worked on the company’s pioneering buyer decision support system under Randy Mott. While the family connection and an offer from Kevin Turner to join a new team were tempting, Lee ultimately decided against moving to Bentonville and working for $18,000 annually. This early exposure to large-scale business technology, combined with pivotal career choices, shaped Lee Carsten’s perspective on IT and the evolving world of software development.

How to connect Lee: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecarsten/

Website: https://whitecaprisk.com/

Connect With Aaron Crow:

• Website: www.corvosec.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronccrow

Learn more about PrOTect IT All:

• Email: info@protectitall.co
• Website: https://protectitall.co/
• X: https://twitter.com/protectitall
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