Utility Security Podcast: CISA’s New Secure By Design Pledge Sets New Standard for Cybersecurity

Welcome to the Utility Security Podcast, your command center for all things utility security. From power plant warriors to grid guardians and even curious citizens, this podcast is your essential briefing on securing our nation's utilities. In this episode, we dive into CISA’s new Secure By Design Pledge, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at setting new standards for cybersecurity in the utility sector.

Our special guest, Matthew Rogers, PhD, shares his extensive experience in cybersecurity and his role at CES. We discuss the challenges of integrating cybersecurity into legacy systems, the inspiration behind the Secure By Design initiative, and the key goals of the pledge. Matthew also highlights recent cybersecurity threats, the importance of multi-factor authentication, and the need for eliminating default passwords to enhance security.

🔐 Topics Covered:

• The journey and challenges of integrating cybersecurity into legacy networks


• Insights into CISA’s Secure By Design Pledge


• Recent cybersecurity threats and their implications for utilities


• Importance of multi-factor authentication and eliminating default passwords


• Strategies for improving cybersecurity in both legacy and new utility systems

🎧 Tune In to Learn:

• How to make utility systems more secure by design


• Practical steps for utility professionals to enhance cybersecurity


• The future of cybersecurity in the utility sector

🔗 Links and Resources Mentioned:

• CISA Secure By Design Initiative


• CES Website

Join us for an insightful episode filled with expert intel, industry best practices, and inspiring stories of resilience from the frontline heroes keeping our grids secure. Don't forget to subscribe and stay updated with the latest in utility security.

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