Matthew Kress-Weitenhagen
- Control Systems Cybersecurity Analyst
- Idaho National Laboratory
Matthew Kress-Weitenhagen is a Control Systems Cybersecurity Analyst Lead for Idaho National Laboratory. Over his 14+ year career at INL, he has supported multiple DHS-CISA and Dept. of Energy projects involving critical infrastructure incident response, vulnerability coordination, asset assessment, and cyber threat analysis. Matthew brings cyber threat analysis experience from multiple campaigns like Havex/Black Energy, Colonial Pipeline, and Volt Typhoon as well as cyber operations experience from his enlistment in the Idaho Air National Guard. Currently, he is working on his Masters in Cybersecurity from the University of Idaho.
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IT OT Threats
IT-OT convergence in critical infrastructure has increased the risk of cyberattacks. Malicious actors can exploit vulnerabilities in IT systems to compromise operational technology (OT), leading to disruptions, damage, and even safety hazards. To mitigate these threats, organizations must implement robust cybersecurity measures, including network segmentation, access controls, and incident response plans. Fostering collaboration between IT and OT teams is essential for effective risk management.