DEF CON Franklin
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A DEF CON initiative where hackers help secure water facilities and related critical infrastructure.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 8Hacker News·8/7/2026securityEx-NSA chief says water controllers should stay off the internet
Retired NSA chief Paul Nakasone said water system programmable logic controllers (PLCs) should not be connected to the internet, following suspected attacks on US water facilities linked to Iran. He argued that the sector needs stronger cyber defenses, broader partnerships, and better protection for a highly distributed and under-resourced attack surface.