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I am pleased to announce the addition of Jordan Rogers to the Leargas Security team. Jordan joins us as Vice President of Operations, bringing a wealth of experience in cybersecurity incident response, threat intelligence, and risk management. Jordan’s impressive background includes 10+ years of experience in managing complex security operations, developing and implementing effective security strategies, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve outstanding results.

Background A mid-sized regional electric cooperative serving rural communities faced an existential cybersecurity challenge. Their operational technology (OT) network represented a technological time capsule: critical power distribution equipment from the late 1990s and early 2000s coexisting with newer digital management systems. The Vulnerability Landscape The cooperative’s network infrastructure included: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) manufactured by Siemens in 1998 SCADA systems dating from early 2000s

Ottawa, Ontario | March 24-27, 2025 Léargas Security and Critical Path Security are headed to the CGA Energy Summit in Ottawa, Ontario! Our own Patrick Kelley and Ben Estephan will be on-site, engaging with attendees to discuss two critical topics at the intersection of energy, cybersecurity, and mental health. While not speaking this time, Patrick and Ben will be available throughout the event to

Leargas Security and Critical Path Security are proud to announce our founder and CEO, Patrick Kelley, will deliver the keynote presentation at the Georgia EMC Technology Association Spring Meeting, April 16-18, at the scenic Brasstown Valley Resort. Patrick will speak on “Mental Health in Cooperatives: Balancing the Scales,” addressing the critical challenges of burnout and imposter syndrome faced by cybersecurity professionals within electric cooperatives.

We’re thrilled to share some exciting news! Our very own Patrick Kelley has been selected to speak at the upcoming 2025 Co-op Cyber Tech conference, taking place June 24–26 in Denver, Colorado, at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. This conference brings together cybersecurity professionals from around the globe for three days of in-depth discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities—and we’re honored that

At Léargas Security, we understand that cybersecurity isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. The pressure to defend critical infrastructure against relentless threats is breaking teams down. Burnout, imposter syndrome, and the weight of impossible expectations are leaving cybersecurity professionals—and the cooperatives they protect—at risk. Next week, Patrick Kelley be speaking at the Alabama Rural Electric Association Accounting Update Annual Meeting about the hidden cost of burnout in cybersecurity