Solar Panels vs. Cyber Espionage: Can Your Roof Outshine China’s Sneaky Hacks?
Sarah Cleveland’s solution to cyber threats like China’s Silk Typhoon? Solar panels. Why? Because when the electric grid goes down, she’ll still have power to surf the web… for more tips on cybersecurity. Her advice: secure your supply chains now. And remember, even solar panels have a cloudy side—most inverters are made in China!
Hot Take:
Who knew that securing against cyber threats could be as simple as slapping some solar panels on your roof? Former Air Force cyber officer Sarah Cleveland might be onto something with her ‘sunny’ approach to cyber defense. But let’s be honest, when it comes to China’s Silk Typhoon, we’ll need more than a little sunshine to keep our digital grids safe!
Key Points:
- Sarah Cleveland, ex-US Air Force cyber officer, installs solar panels to prepare for potential supply-chain attacks.
- Silk Typhoon, a Chinese espionage group, is believed to target IT supply chains and critical infrastructure.
- Cleveland emphasizes the importance of securing supply chains proactively, rather than waiting for government intervention.
- She highlights the necessity of mature cybersecurity processes, like zero-trust policies and multi-factor authentication.
- While solar panels are a novel idea, Cleveland notes the irony that many inverters are made in China.
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