The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently issued alerts on cyber-attacks targeting critical infrastructure organizations. Targeted by cyber terrorists and foreign governments, it is easier, significantly less costly, and perhaps more damaging to disable the grid, water facilities, transportation etc., than to launch a full scale war. And the entry point for most of these attacks begins at authentication. In this session, we examine current methods of attack as well as how to protect against them. We will dive into:

• The benefits and drawbacks of two-factor, multi-factor, and passwordless multi-factor
  authentication

• Best practices when securing critical infrastructure from unauthorized authentication and access, reflecting on real case studies pulled from headlines

• Tips on how to meet CISA’s recent guidance