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Cyber attacks on water infrastructure are growing. Josh Corman of IAmTheCavalry joins us to discuss efforts to secure critical water systems. The post Cyber Threats to Water Infrastructure: Insights from Josh Corman appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts .

In this Spotlight Podcast, host Paul Roberts talks with Chris Walcutt, the CSO of DirectDefense about the rising cyber threats facing operational technology (OT) and how organizations that manage OT - including critical infrastructure owners can best manage increased cyber risks to OT environments. The post Spotlight Podcast: CSO Chris Walcutt on Managing 3rd Party OT Risk appeared first on The Se...

In this episode of the podcast (#240) Lauren Zabierek, the Executive Director for the Cyber Project at the Belfer Center at Harvard’s Kennedy School joins us to talk about the need for a re-think of national cybersecurity preparedness, as major hacks like the attack on Colonial Pipeline put the focus on resilience and public safety. The post Episode 240: As Stakes Grow, Cyber Policy Needs to “Shif...

In this episode of the podcast (#234) US Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI), joins Paul to talk about the flurry of legislation passed on Capitol Hill in recent months to boost the U.S.’s cyber defenses. The post Episode 234: Rep. Jim Langevin on Cyber Policy in an Age of Political Polarization appeared first on The Security Ledger with Paul F. Roberts .

Forget about Colonial Pipeline and JBS. A coordinated cyber attack on U.S. agriculture could, in short order, lead to foot shortages and hunger in the U.S. and abroad. And history has shown us that when food gets scarce, things get ugly - fast. How likely is such an attack? More likely than you might think, says Rob Wood of NCC Group, our guest on this week’s podcast. The post Episode 218: Denial...