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Dec 2023
40m 34s

Utility attacks and electrical sector su...

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Iranian hacktivists hit Pennsylvania water utility. Attacks against water systems are an instance of a larger threat. Supply chain vulnerabilities in the electrical sector. Guest Nick Sanna of the FAIR Institute and Safe Security talks about the challenges the White House faces in attempting to harmonize critical infrastructure regulations. The Learning Lab has part 2 of the 3-part discussion on building automation systems that Dragos Mark Urban had with colleagues Daniel Gaeta and Zach Spencer.


Control Loop News Brief.

Iranian hacktivists hit Pennsylvania water utility.

Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa hacked by Iranian-backed cyber group (CBS News)

Iranian-Linked Cyber Army had Partial Control of Aliquippa Water System (BeaverCountian)

A hack in hand is worth two in the bush (Securelist)

Cyber phases of hybrid wars spread beyond the theaters of operation.

How cybersecurity teams should prepare for geopolitical crisis spillover (CSO)

And attacks against water systems are an instance of a larger threat.

Iran-Backed Cyber Av3ngers Escalates Campaigns Against U.S. Critical Infrastructure (SentinelOne)

Anti-Israel hacking campaign highlights danger of internet-connected devices (CyberScoop)

Chinese operators intrude into infrastructure.

China’s cyber army is invading critical U.S. services (Washington Post)

Supply chain vulnerabilities in the electrical sector.

A Software Supply Chain Dependent on Adversaries (Fortress)


Control Loop Interview.

Guest Nick Sanna of the FAIR Institute and Safe Security  details the challenges the White House faces in attempting to harmonize critical infrastructure regulations.


Control Loop Learning Lab.

On the Learning, Mark Urban is back with part 2 of 3 of his discussion on building automation systems with Dragos' Daniel Gaeta, ICS/OT Cybersecurity Senior Solutions Architect, and Zach Spencer. Senior Enterprise Account Executive.


Control Loop OT Cybersecurity Briefing.

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