Hackers to the Rescue: DEF CON’s Plan to Secure America’s Water Systems Hits the Ground Running
The DEF CON Franklin project enlists hackers to help secure America’s critical infrastructure. By partnering with the University of Chicago and the National Rural Water Association, hackers will dive into six US water companies’ systems to fix vulnerabilities. It’s like DEF CON’s version of “Extreme Makeover: Infrastructure Edition,” ensuring our water stays safe and cyber enemies stay thirsty.
Hot Take:
Who knew hackers could be the new superheroes, trading capes for keyboards? With six water companies daring enough to let tech wizards poke around their systems, it’s like a cyber-friendly version of ‘Undercover Boss’. Just hope they bring more than just a USB stick and a penchant for black hoodies!
Key Points:
- The Franklin project aims to secure critical infrastructure by deploying hackers.
- Six US water companies have signed up for the initiative.
- The initiative is a partnership between the University of Chicago’s CPI and the NRWA.
- Hackers will assess and fix vulnerabilities in water systems.
- The goal is to improve cybersecurity awareness and knowledge sharing.
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