Cyber Security in Transit Systems

TRANSITiON to Zero

19-09-2023 • 1 hr 13 mins

In this episode of Transition to Zero, hosted by Jared Schnader, Duncan Woodbury discusses the intersection of cyber security and transit infrastructure, highlighting vulnerabilities and shedding light on the steps to mitigate them. Duncan is the CEO and President of Liberas, a cyber-security firm specifically honed in on utilities and their essential connection points.

Key Points:

  1. Unmasking Threats in Transit: Understand how cyber threats are not just limited to large organizations but also exist within our daily transit systems.

  2. Types of Attacks: What kind of cyber attacks can be executed on transit elements like buses? How does charging infrastructure become a potential target, and what does it mean for the overarching electrical grid?

  3. Critical Vulnerabilities: Explore the potential interruptions to charging sequences, risks of data siphoning, and the gravity of gaining unauthorized access to pivotal infrastructure components.

  4. The Art of Aversion: With knowledge comes the power to prevent. Duncan shares insights on common failure points in cyber security and presents methodologies to ward off potential threats.

  5. Key Takeaways for Stakeholders: A particularly enlightening segment for utilities, transit agencies, and OEMs to understand and adapt to the current cyber landscape in transit.

As the world transitions towards more integrated and technologically advanced transit systems, understanding and thwarting cyber threats becomes paramount. This episode with Duncan Woodbury gives listeners a masterclass in cyber security within the realm of transit, making it a must-listen for everyone involved in the domain.