WeAreDevelopers LIVE • Apr 27, 2023

What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?

Kurt Eder

Enterprise IT is replaced quickly. Grid hardware must survive decades against state-sponsored hackers. Discover why protecting critical infrastructure demands an entirely different playbook.

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#1 about 3 min

Providing essential utility services for the city

Stadtwerke München operates critical infrastructure spanning energy, water, and mobility to support daily urban life.

#2 about 6 min

Acceptable downtime in critical infrastructure operations

Different utility sectors tolerate cyberattack-induced downtimes differently, with electricity requiring immediate recovery.

#3 about 7 min

The professionalization of modern cyber criminal groups

Cyber threats have evolved from individual hackers to highly organized, state-sponsored cyber operations.

#4 about 3 min

The convergence of IT and OT attacks

Real-world examples demonstrate how attackers exploit traditional IT networks to compromise operational technology grids.

#5 about 13 min

Security challenges of long OT equipment lifecycles

Operational technology often relies on decades-old hardware lacking modern encryption and access controls.

#6 about 6 min

Navigating new cybersecurity compliance frameworks and laws

Infrastructure operators must comply with fast-emerging regulations like ISO 27000, IEC 62443, and the Cyber Resilience Act.

#7 about 8 min

Partnering with hardware vendors on system security

Operators demand transparent communication from equipment manufacturers to quickly patch vulnerabilities and maintain grid stability.

#8 about 5 min

Prioritizing employee awareness and business continuity planning

Organizations must prepare for successful breaches by establishing manual fallback procedures and rigorous employee awareness drives.

#9 about 15 min

Balancing regulatory hardware testing with deployment speed

Regulators face trade-offs between implementing strict state certification for infrastructure devices and avoiding lengthy deployment delays.

#10 about 3 min

Exploring career opportunities and recruitment open positions

Stadtwerke München seeks developers, security professionals, and business continuity managers to support infrastructure resilience.

#11 about 3 min

Detecting malicious code with artificial intelligence models

Security systems leverage artificial intelligence to identify anomalous system behaviors that signature-based malware detection misses.

#12 about 15 min

Adapting agile practices and remote work models

Operational technology teams implement hybrid office policies and adapt frameworks like Scrum and Kanban for infrastructure projects.

#13 about 8 min

Managing outage risks through infrastructure hardware redundancy

Planners secure critical grid functions by maintaining duplicate SCADA systems and redundant fiberglass communication rings.

#14 about 6 min

Promoting diversity and employee benefits for staff

Public utilities offer competitive benefits like secure employment, pension schemes, and a highly inclusive international workspace.

#15 about 11 min

Essential soft skills and evaluating security candidates

Hiring teams prioritize strong communication, self-motivation, and technical curiosity alongside specific programming expertise.

#16 about 11 min

Continuous learning strategies and emerging industry trends

Security professionals stay updated by executing personal programming projects and studying modern architectures like zero trust.

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