Description

Dino Busalachi and Jim Cook of Velta Technology explore the shadowy realm of cybersecurity threats from foreign adversaries against ICS / Operational Technology (OT) equipment. They discuss the sophisticated methods by which foreign actors, particularly those sponsored by the CCP, use to infiltrate and undermine the very foundations of our society.

The conversation sheds light on recent government initiatives to root out these digital invaders, revealing a timely and evolving battle against cyber espionage. With expert insights into the challenges of detecting and combating these threats, the episode offers a riveting glimpse into the ongoing efforts to protect national security and the integrity of our critical systems.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Cyber Threats 101: The Challenges of Protecting Critical Infrastructure
• 00:01:10 - The Enemy Within: How State-Sponsored Hackers Breach Our Defenses
• 00:02:20 - The Cyber Arms Race: How Attack Strategies Keep Evolving
• 00:05:18 - The Business Impact: How Cyber Threats Affect the Corporate World
• 00:06:44 - The Ripple Effect: How Cyber Attacks Have Wider Implications
• 00:12:29 - The Remote Access Risk: How to Secure Vulnerable Entry Points
• 00:15:13 - The Government Response: How Federal Initiatives Boost Cybersecurity
• 00:18:53 - The Resilience Roadmap: How to Advocate for Better Cybersecurity Measures
• 00:23:05 - The Urgent Call: How to Strengthen Digital and National Security

Links And Resources:

• Velta Technology
• Dino Busalachi on LinkedIn
• Jim Cook on LinkedIn
• Craig Duckworth on LinkedIn

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