Blood in the Water: Preparing for the Feeding Frenzy - Cybersecurity Threats to US Water Systems

Explore the critical vulnerabilities in US water systems through this 55-minute conference talk from BSidesLV. Delve into recent compromises, including Volt Typhoon and Cyber Avengers attacks, and understand the potential for cyber-physical damage. Examine the perfect storm of adversarial tensions, weakened regulatory oversight, and growing cybersecurity concerns in the water sector. Learn about exposures to accidents and adversaries, likely failure modes, cascading consequences, and potential solutions to safeguard this vital infrastructure. Gain insights from speaker Dean Ford on the urgent need to strengthen water system security in the face of mounting threats.