Security News > 2024 > April > Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure show advanced tactics and new capabilities
In this Help Net Security interview, Marty Edwards, Deputy CTO OT/IoT at Tenable, discusses the impact of geopolitical tensions on cyber attacks targeting critical infrastructure.
Edwards highlights the need for collaborative efforts between policymakers, government agencies, and the private sector to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure sectors.
How have recent political unrest and geopolitical tensions influenced the frequency and nature of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure?
The traditional approach of isolating critical infrastructure from the outside world is no longer viable, and there remains a concerning gap between adversaries' understanding of facility assets and defenders' capabilities to secure them.
While critical infrastructure sectors are maturing in their cybersecurity practices, many organizations still operate with a reactive mindset, only addressing cyber threats after they occur.
What recommendations would you give policymakers and government agencies to strengthen cybersecurity across critical infrastructure sectors?
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