How vulnerable is critical infrastructure to cyberattack in the US?

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June 27, 2025, 10:31 PM

• •Critical infrastructure like hospitals and water facilities are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
• •Simple, analog solutions like circuit breakers can mitigate the consequences of attacks.
• •Cyber-informed engineering, which focuses on physical engineering mitigations, is encouraged.
• •Increased responsibility for cyber resilience is falling to states, counties, and individuals.

Critical infrastructure in the US, including hospitals and water facilities, are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, with potential for severe disruption in the event of conflict. Simple solutions, such as analog engineering like circuit breakers, can be implemented to mitigate the effects of potential attacks. The focus is shifting towards cyber-informed engineering, which prioritizes physical engineering over solely relying on cyber firewalls. Increased responsibility for cybersecurity is falling on states, counties, and individuals, with a need for education and community efforts.

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