CyberWire Daily The Unseen World [Cyber Things]
Dec 3, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Kam Chumley-Soltani, the Director of OT Solutions Engineering at Armis, shares invaluable insights into operational technology and critical infrastructure security. He delves into the importance of visibility in cyber defense and how unseen devices can become attack pivot points. Kam also highlights the role of AI in accelerating adversarial tactics and stresses the need for collaboration between IT and OT teams. Tune in to discover effective strategies for mitigating invisible threats in our increasingly connected world.
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IT/OT Convergence Creates New Kinetic Risks
- IT/OT convergence expands attackers' entry points into physical systems.
- Internet-facing devices become gateways that turn IT flaws into kinetic risks.
Bring IT And OT Teams Together Immediately
- Sit IT and OT teams together to map devices, communications, and insecure protocols.
- Start continuous monitoring so alerts surface vulnerabilities before attackers exploit them.
The Mother Gate And Mind Flare Analogy
- Kam likens the Internet to the 'Mother Gate' and attackers to a telepathic 'mind flare' controlling armies.
- Vulnerable devices become pivot points that let attackers spread and cause real-world harm.