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Outdated Security Practices Put Critical Infrastructure At Risk | Bill Cantrell, Xona Systems

#cybersecurity #criticalinfrastructure Cybersecurity in critical infrastructure faces growing threats, with third-party access emerging as a major risk. Attacks on operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) demonstrate how cyber threats disrupt essential services and endanger lives. Many organizations still rely on outdated security practices that grant excessive network access and expose critical systems to attacks. As OT environments grow more interconnected, robust security solutions are imperative. Addressing these vulnerabilities requires modernized access controls, proactive risk management strategies, and government-led initiatives to enforce stricter security measures. Bill Cantrell, Chief Product and Operating Officer at Xona Systems, a company that specializes in securing remote access to critical infrastructure, highlights how cybersecurity has shifted with cloud-native deployments and continuous software updates. Cantrell explains that the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the need for remote access to OT systems, expanding attack surfaces and increasing vulnerabilities. “This has greatly changed the landscape, introducing a lot of potential vulnerabilities to these systems,” Cantrell says.