Christopher Burgess, CSO contributor, author, ex-CIA
Christopher Painter, President, GFCE Foundation Board
Russia preceded its invasion of Ukraine with a cyberattack on the Viasat satellite communications system and DDoS attacks on Ukrainian governments websites. Since then, critical infrastructure on both sides have been targeted with cyberattacks, some carried out by vigilante groups. The Russia-Ukraine conflict give us a first look at modern cyberwarfare, how it might impact critical infrastructure, and what organizations can do to prepare for the threat. This discussion will examine the military and psychological objectives of wartime cyber actions, assess their effectiveness, and review what security professionals can learn from it.
Moderated by: Cynthia Brumfield, Contributing Writer, CSO