Cyber Security Headlines Week in Review: Drinking water threat, CISO liability insurance, Microsoft zero-day event
Nov 22, 2024
Join Jimmy Benoit, VP of Cybersecurity at PBS, as he dives into crucial cybersecurity challenges. He discusses the alarming vulnerabilities in U.S. drinking water systems and the need for better preparedness. Benoit also highlights the complexities surrounding pipeline security responsibilities and the introduction of CISO liability insurance. The conversation touches on the impact of Microsoft's Zero Day Quest event, emphasizing the urgent need for improved vulnerability assessments and stronger investment in cybersecurity initiatives.
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Drinking Water Infrastructure Security
- The EPA warns of critical risks to US drinking water, impacting a third of the population.
- Exploiting vulnerabilities could cause irreparable physical damage to drinking water infrastructure, beyond data theft.
Public vs. Private Water Systems
- Jimmy Benoit worked in utilities and saw the EPA report and reminisced.
- He looked up the percentage of private vs. public water systems and found that 88% are public in the US.
Exposed Industrial Control Systems
- Over 145,000 exposed industrial control systems were found online across 175 countries.
- The US accounts for a third of the total exposures, raising concerns about potential attacks and chaos.