The growing risk from critical infrastructure cyberthreats [Q&A] | #computers | #computerprotection

The growing risk from critical infrastructure cyberthreats [Q&A] | #computers | #computerprotection

The more reliant businesses become on technology the more risk they face from a range of cyberthreats. This is especially true when it comes to critical infrastructure as it’s an attractive target for nation state and other attackers.


We spoke to James Carder, chief security officer and vice president of labs at SIEM platform LogRhythm to discover more about critical infrastructure threats and how to guard against them.


BN: Why has critical infrastructure cybersecurity become a major concern?


JC: Some critical infrastructure organizations have a history of not keeping pace with modern cybersecurity tools, and threat actors are increasing their attempts to hack into critical infrastructure at an exponential rate. The Florida water hack cast a bright light onto the vulnerable nature of our nation’s critical infrastructure. There is a great need for owners of these entities, such as utility, manufacturing, agriculture and banking, to up their awareness level for evolving threats and adopt technologies that offer proper protection.


Tools and technologies used in critical infrastructure have inherent capabilities that can be leveraged by attackers for malice just as they can be leveraged by employees to operate as intended. For example, the air gap methods deployed by some are beginning to erode as technologies that bridge assets to the corporate network or broader internet are increasingly being embraced. While CISOs and their security teams have predominantly been focused on traditional cybersecurity attack methods, it must be noted that attacks on critical infrastructure are usually more targeted and the tactics used are unique as a result. Additionally, operational risks to the business are starting to be more of a focus for CISOs than just cybersecurity risks as both can also be one in the same.


BN: Certain industries are ..

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