Hack the Plan[e]t Podcast

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About the Podcast

A Cybersecurity Podcast on ICS/OT in Critical Infrastructure

Hosted by our co-founder, Bryson Bort.

In Hack the Plan[e]t, podcast host Bryson Bort looks for answers to the question: does connecting these systems to the internet leave us more vulnerable to attacks by our enemies?

We often take these critical infrastructure systems for granted, but they're all becoming increasingly dependent on the internet to function. From the ransomware threats of Colonial Pipeline to the failure of the Texas power grid, it is clear our interconnectivity is also a significant source of risk. Hack the Plan[e]t walks through the world of hackers working on the front lines of cyber security and public safety to protect the systems you rely upon every day.

Brought to you by ICS Village and the Institute for Security and Technology. Monthly series — top 5% globally.

Latest Episodes

Recent Conversations

Three recent conversations from the front lines of critical-infrastructure security.

Season 5 Finale · March 18, 2026 · 43 min

Cyber-Informed Engineering: Moving Beyond the Firewall

A civil engineer specializing in water infrastructure, Andrew Ohrt bridges the gap between traditional engineering and digital risk — walking us through the "invisible" nature of water systems, the impact of data centers on utility resilience, and how Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) protects our most essential resource.
— Andrew Ohrt, Resilience Director, West Yost Associates

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Episode · February 17, 2026 · 30 min

Systems Engineering for Survival: A Physician's Guide to Emergency Management

Trained in EMS and disaster and operational medicine, Dr. Sullivan turned her attention to the intersection of clinical medicine, patient safety, and cybersecurity resilience after experiencing a prolonged ransomware attack on a major hospital. She lays out the disaster preparedness cycle and the many vectors of risk for hospitals.
— Dr. Natalie Sullivan, Medical Director, Emergency Response Medical Group

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Episode · January 20, 2026 · 39 min

Bridging the IT/OT Divide in Oil & Gas

Drawing on her background as a former CISO and industry veteran with decades of experience starting security programs at giants like Halliburton and Marathon Oil, Dd breaks down IT vs OT auditing, the cultural divide in oil and gas, and what cybersecurity looks like in the energy sector.
— Dd Budiharto, Customer Security Officer (Oil, Gas & Energy), Microsoft

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