DEF CON Franklin: Boosting the Cyber Resilience of Water Utilities Nationwide - For Free
(Room 122 A&B)
15 Sep 26
1:30 PM
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2:30 PM
Tracks:
Cyber & Physical Security
Despite facing persistent cyber threats from foreign adversaries, water and wastewater systems may lack the necessary cyber related resources, staff, and expertise to defend themselves against attacks. In this session, former White House Acting Principal National Cyber Director Jake Braun will introduce DEF CON Franklin, an initiative that provides cybersecurity assistance to your water and wastewater systems at no cost. Over the past two years, DEF CON Franklin has provided completely free cyber help to NRWA-affiliated systems in eight states. In this talk, Jake will share why your system may be facing unprecedented cyber risk, how the DEF CON Franklin program works, and why your local water and wastewater system should be part of this nationwide effort to strengthen critical infrastructure cybersecurity for free.