Imagine all the traffic lights in a city turning green at once, just like in Die Hard 4. Could such a movie plot become reality? Is it really that far-fetched? The Internet of Things (IoT) and its integration into critical infrastructure offer enhanced efficiency and remote management, but they also bring new cybersecurity risks. If internet-connected devices are not properly secured, they can become entry points for cyber threats, potentially leading to scenarios reminiscent of the traffic light scene in the movie.

Join Alžbeta Kovaľová, host of the Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast, as she discusses the complexities of IoT security with ESET Senior Research Fellow Righard Zwienenberg. They delve into the convergence of information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) systems, examine the differences between consumer IoT and industrial IoT (IIoT), review major incidents affecting critical infrastructure in recent years, and explore strategies to protect our internet-enabled devices and systems.