In the latest Nerd Out, Alec and Dave welcome in Hunter Headapohl to talk about the cyber basics, and why so many threats can be prevented by following appropriate cyber hygiene. Alec and Hunter share their best practices and some of their tools and resources that can be leveraged to mitigate risk.

Some of the references from the pod include:

• Top Cyber Actions for Securing Water Systems - https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/top-cyber-actions-securing-water-systems
• Defending OT Operations Against Ongoing Pro-Russia Hacktivist Activity - https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/defending-ot-operations-against-ongoing-pro-russia-hacktivist-activity
• IRGC-Affiliated Cyber Actors Exploit PLCs in Multiple Sectors, Including US Water and Wastewater Systems Facilities - https://www.cisa.gov/news-events/cybersecurity-advisories/aa23-335a
• China Strategically Infiltrates U.S. Critical Infrastructure as Cyberattacks Escalate - https://thesoufancenter.org/intelbrief-2025-january-10/
• Secure by Design - https://www.cisa.gov/securebydesign
• CISA Training - https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/training