120: ResetCon and the Future of Cybersecurity: Insights from Jay Warne

In this episode of the (CS)²AI Podcast, host Derek Harp welcomes Jay Warne, co-founder of ResetCon, to discuss the intersection of cybersecurity research, critical infrastructure, and collaborative defense strategies. Recorded live at Hack the Capitol 7.0, this conversation highlights the pressing need to close gaps between academia, offensive researchers, and critical industries. Jay delves into the mission of ResetCon, an inaugural conference designed to connect academic researchers, defense experts, and key players from the civilian and commercial sectors. Together, they aim to anticipate emerging threats, mitigate risks, and reduce recovery times for critical systems. The discussion also explores the challenges of integrating IT and OT security teams, the importance of "cyber-informed engineering," and the need for secure-by-design principles. Listeners will gain insights into the future of cybersecurity, including lessons learned from DARPA research, the importance of bridging silos, and how to build more resilient systems. Don’t miss this episode if you’re passionate about protecting critical infrastructure and fostering innovation.