What are the key cybersecurity challenges facing drinking water systems, and how can they be mitigated to protect critical infrastructure and public health?

In this RunSafe Security Minute, Doug Britton, EVP at RunSafe Security, addresses a critical question: What are the key cybersecurity challenges facing drinking water systems, and how can these systems be protected from nation-state-level threats?

Mitigating Nation-State Threats to Drinking Water Systems

Drinking water systems are no longer just local utilities—they’ve become targets for sophisticated nation-state adversaries. In this RunSafe Security Minute, Doug Britton, EVP at RunSafe Security, explores how the cybersecurity landscape for water systems has evolved from dealing with local vandals to combating global adversaries like China and Russia.

Doug highlights critical vulnerabilities, such as memory safety issues, which account for 70% of embedded system risks in water infrastructure. He discusses actionable strategies to mitigate these threats, including leveraging software protections to eliminate vulnerabilities without costly equipment replacements.

This video provides essential insights into safeguarding drinking water systems against escalating cyber threats and ensuring public health and safety.

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