Cyber Threats to Critical Infrastructure: A Global Wake-Up Call

After hackers linked to China reportedly gained access to the IT networks of hundreds of small and medium-sized water and power utilities in the U.S, alarm bells are ringing for utilities and critical infrastructure (CI) operations across the world. In an attack that some observers suggest is pre-positioning for sabotage of water and power supplies should the U.S. look to intervene in any potential conflict with Taiwan, China has demonstrated the inherent weaknesses in operations.