Securing the Electrical Grid From Modern Threats

Explore the critical topic of electrical grid security in this 44-minute conference talk from BSides Tampa 2017. Delve into the history of significant power outages and cyber attacks, including the Ohio Northeast Blackout, Stuxnet, and Ukraine attacks. Examine the phases of attacks on electrical infrastructure and identify the actors behind these threats. Gain insights into media coverage of grid vulnerabilities and discover practical steps to enhance power grid protection. Learn about the "Grizzly Step" and other modern challenges facing electrical infrastructure security.