The targeting of critical infrastructure systems by state-sponsored cyber actors is highlighted as a significant threat in the episode.
The podcast episodes provided highlight the growing threat of cyberattacks and other disruptions to critical infrastructure, such as water systems, electrical grids, and transportation networks.
Several episodes, including Expanding Presidential Power, OSHA Heat Proposal, Cyberattacks On Car Dealerships, PDB Afternoon Bulletin | June 27th, 2024: America's Adversaries Target Critical Infrastructure & Bolivia's Failed Coup, and The Growing Ransomware Threat: Targets, Insights, and Strategies with Halcyon's Jon Miller, emphasize the vulnerability of these systems and the potential for severe consequences if they are successfully targeted.
The episodes also discuss the need for improved cybersecurity measures, collaboration between the public and private sectors, and the role of government regulations and policies in protecting critical infrastructure.