Control Loop: The OT Cybersecurity Podcast
Port disruption and a discussion of maritime and OT.
Nov 15, 2023
Guest Austin Reid of ABS Group discusses cyber risk and threats to Maritime Transportation Systems. Topics include a cyber incident disrupting Australian ports, the Sandworm attacks on Ukraine's power grid in 2022, the Department of Energy's simulated cyberattack competition, and cyber and electronic threats to space systems. The podcast also explores the launch of Shield's Ready campaign to enhance critical infrastructure security and resilience, and the cybersecurity challenges in the maritime industry.
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Quick takeaways
- Establishing proper cyber defenses and resilience in critical infrastructure systems is crucial, as demonstrated by the Sandworm cyber attacks on Ukraine's power grid in 2022.
- The maritime industry faces challenges in securing complex international maritime transportation systems (MTS) due to different safety standards, regulatory compliance issues, and the need for information sharing among various stakeholders.
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Sandworm attacks against Ukraine's power grid
The podcast discusses the Sandworm cyber attacks carried out against Ukraine's power grid in 2022. Sandworm, operated by the GRU's Unit 74455, gained access to the OT environment and exploited end-of-life HITACHI Energy Micro SCADA control systems, enabling the attackers to trip breakers in electrical power distribution substations. The attack highlighted the coordination of cyber and kinetic operations, as it coincided with a Russian missile campaign. This attack, along with others, demonstrated the importance of establishing cyber defenses and resilience in critical infrastructure systems.
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