Peggy Smedley and Ron Elliott, director of field application engineering, Digi International, discuss the growing threat of cyberattacks on water systems and the cybersecurity challenges facing utilities nationwide. They explore practical ways to secure connected infrastructure, protect aging operational technology, and strengthen cybersecurity without replacing entire systems.
They also discuss how organizations can:
· Identify the common vulnerabilities cyber attackers exploit.
· Secure remote access and protect connected devices.
· Bridge the gap between IT and OT to protect critical infrastructure.
· Learn from real-world examples of cyber vulnerabilities.
· Move from reactive responses to proactive monitoring and long-term cybersecurity planning.
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Peggy explores the growing threat of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, including electricity, water, transportation, healthcare, and food distribution. She highlights how organizations can strengthen cybersecurity, monitor physical operations, protect legacy systems, and improve incident response to reduce risks and ensure operational resilience.
She also encourages listeners to:
· Prioritize critical assets and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
· Strengthen remote access controls, network security, and system updates.
· Use independent monitoring to detect abnormal operating conditions.
· Develop and test incident response and recovery plans.
· Integrate cybersecurity, operational safety, and business continuity planning.
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