When it comes to cybersecurity for smart cities—which heavily leverage information and communication technologies to improve operational efficiency, share information and improve the quality of life for their citizens—stakes are high.
As smart cities increasingly rely on interconnected systems and devices, the attack surface, and thus the vulnerability, of essential components like energy infrastructure becomes critical. A single well-targeted attack could turn off heating in winter, interrupt the delivery of clean water or cause natural gas lines to explode.
