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Hiring Strategy2026-04-10

The Translation Tax

I'm in a strange seat. I spend my days on the phone with OT engineers, IT security leaders, plant managers, CISOs, and the vendors trying to sell into all of them.

Market Trends2026-02-19

Beyond the Buzzwords: Hiring Top OT Security Talent in a Tight Market

The wrong hire doesn't just cost you a salary .... it costs you runway, momentum, and investor confidence. In a market where competition moves fast, finding the best talent is no longer a "nice to have". It's a survival strategy.

Market Trends2026-02-17

Bridging the IT/OT Gap: What Happens When You Actually Train Both Sides

This might be a hot take, but one I do not hear many talking about. Everyone in this industry talks about the IT/OT convergence. Conferences are full of panels about it.

Hiring Strategy2026-02-14

Why IT Recruiters Fail at OT Hiring

We get this call all the time. A company has been working with their usual recruiting firm — the one that's great at filling IT security roles but they just can't close an OT position.

Industry News2026-02-10

Regulatory Pressures Driving Demand for OT Compliance Experts

If you've been paying attention to the regulatory landscape in OT security, you already know: the era of voluntary best practices is over.

Industry News2026-02-06

The OT Retirement Cliff: We're Not Ready

There's a crisis coming in OT security that nobody's panicking about enough. The people who built and maintained the industrial control systems running our critical infrastructure are retiring.