When Bits Meet Bricks: Critical Infrastructure CyberSecurity Beyond the Traditional Server Room | A Conversation with Joe Weiss | Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast with Sean Martin

Guest: Joe Weiss, Managing Partner at Applied Control Solutions, LLC [@appliedcontrol]

On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/joew1/

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Host: Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]

On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin

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Episode Notes

In this episode of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, host Sean Martin engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Joe Weiss, a pioneer in the realm of control system cybersecurity. Weiss shares his experiences and insights from the frontlines of this intersection between cybersecurity and physical infrastructure.

The conversation reveals a significant gap between the cybersecurity and engineering worlds. Weiss highlights how cybersecurity professionals often focus on protecting servers and data, while overlooking the physical infrastructure that supports those servers. This disconnect, Weiss argues, can lead to significant operational issues, including the shutdown of major data centers due to control system cyber issues misidentified as mechanical failures.

Weiss presents a riveting case study of a billion-dollar manufacturing facility that was unknowingly suffering a 3% hit on net productivity. This was due to malfunctions in sensors and systems that were not detected by the facility's operational displays. The issue was only discovered when the raw physics of sensor readings were examined, emphasizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

Weiss further discusses the potential consequences of these overlooked vulnerabilities, including the disruption of critical services like air conditioning, power, and water supply. He stresses that these are not just issues for private entities but can impact every government operation, and consequently, our way of life.

The conversation concludes with Weiss advocating for an integrated approach to cybersecurity, one that connects security to operations and safety. He sees education as a key part of the solution, calling for more cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration between the fields of computer science and engineering.

This episode is a deep dive into the complexities of cybersecurity and the urgent need for a paradigm shift in its approach. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the critical intersection of cybersecurity and physical infrastructure, making this a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of cybersecurity.

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