As vehicles evolve into always-connected, software-defined systems, cybersecurity decisions increasingly shape privacy, safety, and trust on the road.

In this episode of Exploited: The Cyber Truth, host Paul Ducklin is joined by RunSafe Security CEO Joseph M. Saunders and special guest Sean McKeever, Global Product Cybersecurity Lead at Marelli, for a candid discussion on what it really means to secure modern vehicles. Sean brings deep industry experience to unpack how OEMs and suppliers are navigating data stewardship, autonomous testing, vehicle theft, and diverging global regulations.

Together, Paul, Joe, and Sean explore:

• What constant connectivity means for driver privacy and data stewardship
• The risks of beta-testing autonomous systems on public roads
• How car theft has shifted from physical break-ins to software exploitation
• Why U.S. and EU cybersecurity regulations take fundamentally different approaches
• The importance of collaboration across OEMs, suppliers, and regulators

From RF relay attacks to software-defined vehicles with decade-long lifecycles, this episode highlights why cybersecurity is no longer an add-on but a core design decision shaping the future of mobility.

Mike Holcomb, independent OT/ICS security advisor and former Director of OT security at Flour, talks about the shift of cyber threats in the OT space and the struggles of small entities to secure themselves. He proposes the BASIC principle to get started fast despise limited budgets.

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In this episode, host Bryson Bort sits down with Gary Kessler, retired cybersecurity professor and co-founder and director of the Maritime Hacking Village. As a maritime cybersecurity researcher, consultant, and practitioner with nearly fifty years of experience, Gary walks us through the ins and outs of cybersecurity at sea, automated identification systems (AIS), and AI’s current and future role in maritime operations.

What is AIS spoofing, and why is it dangerous? What are the unique challenges posed by cybersecurity at sea? Is the maritime industry ready for artificial intelligence integrations?

“AI is going to [present] really incredible opportunities for us moving forward. I think however, it is a tool that is not well understood in general by people who are not specialists. And particularly in the maritime industry, we're going to have to get a lot better at understanding the capabilities and the pitfalls,” Gary said.

Join us for this and more on this episode of Hack the Plan[e]t.

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Joined by Marco (Marc) Ayala on ICS Arabia Podcast 🎙, a globally recognized ICS/OT security leader, President of InfraGard Houston, and ISA Fellow, with over 30 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across oil & gas, chemicals, and the maritime domain.We’ll explore: ⚓ Secure Deployment in Critical OT Control & Safety ⚓ Maritime cybersecurity challenges in ports and offshore facilities ⚓ Best practices for resilience in high-stakes OT environments ⚓ Marco’s work with the International Society of Automation (ISA) – his history with the organization, contributions to standards, and role as an instructor ⚓ His leadership in InfraGard and how it strengthens collaboration between government and industry to protect critical infrastructure ⚓ Advice for countries building their own OT security standards – lessons learned from global best practices and regional implementations

In this episode of the ICS Arabia Podcast, Scott Reynolds, President of the International Society of Automation (ISA), shares his deep insights on bridging IT and OT cybersecurity, emphasizing how collaboration and mutual understanding are key to building secure, resilient, and efficient industrial systems.Scott discusses: 🔄 The critical role of IT-OT translators in preventing communication and security gaps. 🔐 The importance of ISA/IEC 62443 standards as a unifying cybersecurity framework. 🌐 How IT-OT convergence can succeed through clear governance and shared accountability. 🎓 The need to balance practical experience with formal certification in cybersecurity. 🤖 The growing role of AI and robotics in industrial systems and ISA’s AI assistant, MIMO. 🌍 ISA’s global engagement and the value of volunteering to advance the automation community.🎧 Listen to the full episode to hear Scott’s vision