America’s Cybersecurity Comedy: Fixing Firewalls Before AI Fantasies
Foreign adversaries are targeting U.S. critical infrastructure, yet owners and operators are still failing to meet basic security needs. Panelists at a discussion highlighted the need for improved cybersecurity measures. As Dragos CEO Robert Lee quipped, “I’d love to get some of the water companies a firewall.”
Hot Take:
It seems like hackers are having a field day while U.S. critical infrastructure is stuck in the basics of cybersecurity. It’s like trying to stop a flood with a leaky umbrella—time for a serious upgrade before things get electrifyingly chaotic!
Key Points:
- Foreign adversaries are ramping up cyber-attacks on U.S. critical infrastructure.
- Basic cybersecurity measures like firewalls and timely patching are often neglected.
- Advanced tech like AI is being discussed, but basics remain unsolved.
- Information-sharing between public and private sectors needs to increase.
- Smaller providers are particularly vulnerable due to lack of resources.
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