Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT issue — it’s a manufacturing issue. In this episode of Ctrl+Alt+Mfg, hosts Gary Cohen and Stephanie Neil talk with Leah and Jeremy Dodson, co-founders of Piqued Solutions, about the evolving threats facing operational technology (OT) environments.

From the myth of the “air gap” to the rise of AI-driven defenses, the Dodsons explain why factories must rethink security and move from perimeter protection to layered resilience. They share real-world insights on cyber hygiene, protecting critical data and building a culture where security enables innovation instead of blocking it.

Topics covered:

• Why default credentials and legacy systems are still major risks

• The end of the “air gap” and what layered security really means

• How AI can help — and hurt — OT cybersecurity

• The importance of culture and “cyber champions” on the plant floor

Subscribe for more conversations about people, technology, and strategies reshaping the future of manufacturing.

#Cybersecurity #Manufacturing #IndustrialSecurity #OTsecurity #DigitalTransformation #ControlAltManufacturing

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to Cybersecurity in Manufacturing
• (00:02:40) - The Rising Threat of Cyber Attacks
• (00:05:33) - Understanding Operational Technology (OT) Security
• (00:08:21) - The Role of Ethical Hacking
• (00:11:35) - Challenges in Cyber Hygiene
• (00:14:23) - The Myth of Air Gaps
• (00:17:36) - Data Protection vs. Access Control
• (00:20:23) - Innovative Cybersecurity Strategies
• (00:23:34) - The Impact of AI on Cybersecurity
• (00:26:35) - Risks Associated with AI in Cybersecurity
• (00:28:51) - Adopting AI in Industrial Security
• (00:32:53) - DevSecOps in Industrial Control Systems
• (00:39:30) - Cultural Shifts for Cybersecurity Awareness
• (00:42:15) - Empowering Innovation in Cybersecurity
• (00:43:59) - Insights from Mr. Robot