In this General Session, Robert Siciliano will discuss the most common and emerging cyber threats targeting water resource management systems, and their potential impacts, including service disruptions, contamination risks, and financial losses. You will also learn best practices for securing water infrastructure, including network segmentation, access control, and regular system updates. The latest technologies and tools available for monitoring and defending against cyber threats will be discussed, and you will walk away with steps to design and implement an incident response plan.
After this session, attendees will be able to:
1. Identify common and emerging cyber threats targeting water resource management systems.
2. Discuss the potential impacts of cyber attacks on water infrastructure.
3. Apply best practices for securing water infrastructure.
4. Utilize the latest technologies and tools available for monitoring and defending against cyber threats.
5. Design and implement an incident response plan.
6. Conduct risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to prioritize cybersecurity efforts.
Ideal Audience: Anyone from large utility companies to small business owners who want to understand and protect against cyber threats targeting water infrastructure.
Level: Intermediate