Vulnerabilities of Control Systems in Drinking Water Utilities - Notacon 9

Explore the vulnerabilities of control systems in drinking water utilities in this 47-minute conference talk. Delve into the critical importance of water security and the potential threats posed by various attackers, including insiders, internet-based threats, and mobile devices. Examine the potential effects of cyber attacks on national water infrastructure, focusing on Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. Learn about the technical fixes needed to address these vulnerabilities and the progress made in securing water systems. Gain insights into the ongoing challenges and future directions for protecting this vital resource from cyber threats.

Introduction
Brief introduction
Importance of water
Russian hacker
Things are happening
Hacks of control systems
Potential attackers
Insiders
Internet
Thumb Drives
Remote Access
Mobile Phones
Potential Effects of Cyber Attack
National Water Infrastructure
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
Water Security
Technical fixes needed
Attempted progress
Progress
Conclusions