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Jan 2025
24m 6s

A Hacker's View of Civic Infrastructure:...

Jim Love
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Exploring Cyber Vulnerabilities in Civic Infrastructure with Ethical Hacker Nick Aleks

In this episode, we dive into the vulnerabilities present in our civic infrastructure with ethical hacker Nick Aleks. We discuss the risks associated with outdated and poorly secured systems that run our cities' utilities, smart buildings, and transit networks. Nick provides insights into how nation-state hackers could exploit these vulnerabilities and the serious consequences of such attacks. The video highlights the importance of collaboration, regular security updates, and the role of ethical hackers in identifying and mitigating these threats.

00:00 Introduction to Civic Infrastructure Issues 01:28 A Hacker's Perspective on City Infrastructure 03:36 Exploring Vulnerabilities in Smart Infrastructure 12:01 The Threat to Municipal Systems 19:00 Defensive Measures and Solutions 23:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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