Navigating a Secure Clean Energy Transition - Cybersecurity Challenges and Solutions

Explore critical cybersecurity challenges in the clean energy transition through this DEF CON 32 conference talk that examines the complex relationship between renewable technology adoption and national security. Learn about the vulnerabilities introduced by components sourced from adversarial nations, particularly affecting smaller utilities with limited cybersecurity resources. Understand why traditional 'rip and replace' strategies for foreign components prove insufficient and potentially harmful to economic and technical stability. Gain insights into the complexities of digitalized supply chains and the importance of balancing operational realities with security concerns. Discover how the evolution of energy infrastructure across various sectors, from healthcare to military installations, demands a more sophisticated and adaptable approach to cybersecurity policy that aligns climate objectives with national security priorities.