Protecting Critical Infrastructure With Limited Funding

"Why are utilities a prime target for cyberattacks? What can security leaders do to prevent them? What happens when unexpected budget cuts slice your department in half? Tune in to learn how security leaders can simplify complexity, embrace cloud-native platforms, and design scalable, resilient command centers for the future. Protecting Critical Infrastructure With Limited Funding Romero shares common threats towards critical infrastructure and advice for security leaders navigating different challenges."

"In this episode of Lock It Down with Security Magazine, Associate Editor Taelor Sutherland speaks with Chetrice Romero, a senior cybersecurity advisor at Ice Miller. Romero shares common threats towards critical infrastructure and advice for security leaders navigating different challenges. Or check it out on our Apple Podcasts or Spotify channels. Don't forget to like, follow, and rate and review our podcasts!"

Utilities face elevated cyber risk because they deliver essential services and often run legacy, distributed operational technology with limited segmentation. Attackers exploit outdated systems, weak access controls, and human error to cause outages and safety incidents. Security leaders can reduce risk by simplifying complex environments, prioritizing cloud-native platforms for scalability and resilience, and building command centers that enable rapid detection and coordinated response. Limited funding necessitates prioritization, automation, cross-training, managed services, and strategic partnerships to extend capabilities. Focused investments in scalable architectures and clear incident response playbooks improve preparedness and reduce attack impact despite constrained budgets.

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