Pre-Stuxnet, Post-Stuxnet - Everything Has Changed, Nothing Has Changed

Explore the impact of Stuxnet's discovery in 2010 on cybersecurity and critical infrastructure in this hour-long Black Hat conference talk. Delve into how the revelation of vulnerabilities in operational networks and industrial control systems shifted the focus of the security community from IT networks to sectors managing essential services like pipelines, railways, and the electric grid. Examine the newfound connection between cybersecurity and national security, and consider why these vulnerabilities should not have been surprising. Gain insights from presenter Kim Zetter on the lasting effects of Stuxnet and how it has shaped the cybersecurity landscape in the years since its discovery.