After the April 28 blackout that left much of Spain in darkness, many people wondered: was it a cyberattack? In his recent article for The Conversation, Georgios Portokalidis, a researcher in software and system security, shares his expert perspective on this question and the challenges cybersecurity poses for critical infrastructure.
In this article, published on Friday, June 13, Georgios explains why, despite the increasing digitalization of essential services like the power grid, there is no evidence that the blackout was caused by a cyberattack. He also highlights the real threats these infrastructures face daily, the multiple layers of security protecting them, and the importance of awareness and investment in cybersecurity.
The article also points out previous cyberattacks on energy systems worldwide and emphasizes that cybersecurity is not just about protecting isolated devices, but about understanding the overall functioning of complex systems.
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