Planes, Trains, and Cybersecurity

Just how vulnerable is the world's transportation infrastructure?

In this episode of Information Risk, Doug Atkinson and David Loshin dive into the murky world of cyber threats to critical infrastructure. From sneaky attacks on ports to the vulnerability of our transportation networks, they explore how even the tiniest digital hiccup can cause massive real-world chaos. AI advancements, the constant tug-of-war between security and chaos, and even a little bit of conspiracy theory make it into the conversation.

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Information Risk is a podcast hosted by Doug Atkinson featuring David Loshin, a renowned data strategy consultant and director at the University of Maryland. David explores theoretical and real-world examples of 'information risk', the different types of risk that misuse and misinterpretation of data can pose to organizations.

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0:00 Introduction and Recent Paris Attack
5:01 CrowdStrike Event and Airline Disruptions
10:25 Port Facility Cybersecurity Risks
15:34 Chinese-Made Cranes and Security Concerns
20:10 Cargo Manifests and Smuggling Risks
25:05 Interconnected Transportation Systems
30:23 Subtle Disruptions and Their Impacts
36:31 Rethinking Cybersecurity Approaches
41:37 Coordinated Attacks and Government Monitoring
46:38 Open Data and Vulnerability Mapping
51:16 AI Advancements and National Security
55:48 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information