AI

Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Gen-a

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Dec 28, 2025

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22 min read

The Digital Factory - Industry Debates - Part 4

[ST # 83] ✅ Most common Industry Debates (IT/OT Convergence, Purdue Model Dead or Alive, Digital transformation - a strategy or a project, MQTT vs. OPC UA and more) and other updates. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Dec 17, 2025

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17 min read

AI Security & OT Cybersecurity

[ST # 82] ✅ AI tools for research papers, Agentic AI security, AI in OT security guidance, AI benchmark task, Cybersecurity for Railway + Robotics, Li-Fi Tech and weekly inspiration🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 4

Dec 3, 2025

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22 min read

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 4

[ST # 81] ✅ News, Updates, Insights around Cybersecurity of Cloud, ERP, DMZ, MES, SCADA, HMI, PLC/Edge, layers and references. 🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Nov 9, 2025

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23 min read

Cybersecurity Insights from Q3 2025

[ST # 80] ✅ IT, OT, AI Cybersecurity Market (fundings, start-ups & M&As), Incidents, breaches, ransomware, cyber threat landscape, regulations and CISOs evolving role. Things are happening & changing very fast.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Oct 1, 2025

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13 min read

IT/OT Cybersecurity Strategy (+AI)

[ST # 78] 10 min Video Guide for Strategy Document Construct. Plus more on Challenges & Solutions, Reference Guidance. ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Sep 14, 2025

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23 min read

OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 3 (extended)

[ST # 76] Q & A Videos addressing common questions & concerns, plus more resources ✍️ [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 3

Aug 13, 2025

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15 min read

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 3

[ST # 74] ✅ My YouTube Videos, Trends & Risks, Why CXOs should care, recommended actions across the Cloud, ERP, DMZ, MES, SCADA, HMI, PLC/Edge, layers and references. 🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Aug 9, 2025

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31 min read

Cybersecurity Insights from Q2 2025

[ST # 73] ✅ IT, OT, AI Cybersecurity Market (M&As, fundings, start-ups), Incidents, breaches, ransomware, cyber threat landscape, regulations and CISOs evolving role - Things are changing very fast.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

May 4, 2025

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38 min read

Cybersecurity Insights from Q1 2025

[ST # 62] ✅ IT, OT, AI Cybersecurity Market Insights, M&As, Incidents, breaches, ransomware, threats and changing regulatory landscape - Things are moving crazy fast.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Apr 20, 2025

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18 min read

Top Books for Cybersec Leaders & Pros! (Must Read / Listen)

[ST # 61] ✅My list of IT-OT & Cybersecurity, Leadership, Productivity, Personal Development, and Money/Business books - must read for Cyber Leaders and Practitioners. Few updates on OT Security conference, & more.🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

Digital Transformation

Apr 6, 2025

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22 min read

All Series Index - Securing Things!

✅[ST #60] IT, OT & AI Cybersecurity – Series Index = Getting Started, Program, Digital Factory, Guides, Standards, Crash Courses, Quarterly Insights & more..🚀 [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Feb 1, 2025

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10 min read

Unlocking 2025: Must-Know Cybersecurity Predictions for IT, OT, and Beyond!

✅[ST # 48] Cybersecurity Predictions for 2025: Are You Ready for the rest of the year? [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Dec 8, 2024

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14 min read

Cybersecurity (IT, OT/ICS, AI, Open source) Insights from Q3 2024

✅[ST # 38] Cybersecurity Market Trends / Insights, personal security hygiene, Cyber Incidents/Attacks & Data Breaches, Industry standards/guidance updates, AI regulations, Industry 4.0/IIOT/digital transformation, and insights from my recent IT and OT cybersecurity engagements. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Oct 27, 2024

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16 min read

Boost Your Cyber Defense Game!

✅[ST # 35] IT & OT/ICS Cybersecurity Transformation & Awareness Trainings for key stakeholders. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Oct 1, 2024

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19 min read

Cybersecurity (IT, OT/ICS, AI, Open source) Insights from Q2 2024

✅[ST # 33] Cybersecurity Market Trends / Insights, personal security hygiene, Cyber Incidents/Attacks & Data Breaches, Industry standards/guidance updates, AI regulations, Industry 4.0/IIOT/digital transformation, and insights from my recent IT and OT cybersecurity engagements. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Sep 16, 2024

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15 min read

Top IT, OT/ICS & AI Cybersecurity Newsletters - You can't go without

✅[ST # 32] My favourite list of newsletters around Cybersecurity Ventures | Investments | Industry | Strategy, IT / AI Cybersecurity - Misc. Topics, OT/ICS or Industrial Cybersecurity - Misc. Topics and other good resources to follow. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

Newsletter

Jul 31, 2024

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18 min read

CISOs Guide to AI

✅[ST # 30] 12 high-level steps CISO’s can take, to start addressing AI risks, 50 curated references, my most viewed social posts and ST academy offer. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

Newsletter

Use of AI in Cybersecurity - Insights, Guidance, News and All

Jul 24, 2024

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11 min read

Use of AI in Cybersecurity - Insights, Guidance, News and All

✅[ST # 28] AI cybersecurity tools Market and category around Identify, Protect, Detect, Respond, Recover. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

Newsletter

AI Cybersecurity Policy & Reference Guidance (a recap)

Jun 30, 2024

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13 min read

AI Cybersecurity Policy & Reference Guidance (a recap)

✅[ST # 24] Policy Guidance, recommended template (TOC), policy build project execution, and AI Cybersecurity Trends, Guidance & Regulations. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

OT/ICS Cybersecurity

Apr 1, 2024

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19 min read

Cybersecurity (IT, OT, AI/LLMS, Open source) Insights from Q1 2024

✅[ST # 16] Cybersecurity Market Trends / Insights, personal security hygiene, Cyber Incidents/Attacks & Data Breaches, Industry standards/guidance updates, AI regulations, Industry 4.0/IIOT/digital transformation, and insights from my recent IT and OT cybersecurity engagements. [Securing Things by M. Yousuf Faisal]

M. Yousuf Faisal

AI

The Digital Factory - Industry Debates - Part 4

AI Security & OT Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 4

Cybersecurity Insights from Q3 2025

IT/OT Cybersecurity Strategy (+AI)

OT Cybersecurity Procurement Process & Practices (OTCS PPP) an ultimate guide - Part 3 (extended)

Cybersecurity and AI Across IT-OT Automation Stack - Monthly Digest # 3

Cybersecurity Insights from Q2 2025

Cybersecurity Insights from Q1 2025

Top Books for Cybersec Leaders & Pros! (Must Read / Listen)

All Series Index - Securing Things!

Unlocking 2025: Must-Know Cybersecurity Predictions for IT, OT, and Beyond!

Cybersecurity (IT, OT/ICS, AI, Open source) Insights from Q3 2024

Boost Your Cyber Defense Game!

Cybersecurity (IT, OT/ICS, AI, Open source) Insights from Q2 2024

Top IT, OT/ICS & AI Cybersecurity Newsletters - You can't go without

CISOs Guide to AI

Use of AI in Cybersecurity - Insights, Guidance, News and All

AI Cybersecurity Policy & Reference Guidance (a recap)

Cybersecurity (IT, OT, AI/LLMS, Open source) Insights from Q1 2024

Securing Things Newsletter

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