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Industrial Tech and Cybersecurity with Pat Dixon
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- Mar 13, 2025
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Summary
In this episode of Austin Tech Connect , Thom Singer sits down with Pat Dixon , President of DPAS , to discuss the intersection of operational technology (OT) and cybersecurity in industrial facilities. Pat shares insights on the evolution of industrial tech , how automation has shaped industries like water treatment and manufacturing , and the security risks unique to critical infrastructure . Key topics include: The 4th Industrial Revolution and how industrial facilities were ahead of mainstream tech in digital automation . The growing threat of cyberattacks , not just from the internet but from physical vulnerabilities like USB drives . The challenges of maintaining legacy systems , with many facilities still relying on outdated tech. Why securing industrial operations requires a different mindset compared to financial or traditional IT security. The importance of cross-disciplinary learning , how industrial tech can influence mainstream technology , and what Austin's future growth might look like. Pat also shares his journey in engineering, the founding of DPAS , and his perspective on the future of Austin's tech infrastructure , particularly around power and water security .