Your city could be one cyberattack away from chaos. 💥

From AI-powered hacking to quantum encryption risks, local governments and hospitals are now prime targets in a growing cyber war. In this episode of The Digital Shift, we talk with Alfred Ortiz, CEO of CSD Cyber, about how attackers exploit weak municipal systems—and what it really takes to protect the infrastructure that keeps our communities running.

Alfred shares real cases, from hackers breaking in through library Wi-Fi to deepfakes defrauding consultants, revealing why “checkbox compliance” isn’t enough to stop the next major cyber crisis.

With over two decades of experience blending academic research and hands-on security, Alfred shares how his firm is closing the gap between IT and cybersecurity, safeguarding local infrastructure, and preparing for a post-quantum future.

Key highlights from this episode:

⚙️ Black box & physical testing that expose real-world weaknesses

🔒 How municipal systems are vulnerable—from libraries to water grids

🤖 AI-powered attacks and deepfakes targeting small organizations

⚡ Preparing for post-quantum encryption and blockchain defense

🏛 Why “checkbox compliance” leaves cities dangerously exposed

💬 Building trust with local governments through education and transparency

If you’re a cybersecurity professional, government leader, or IT director responsible for keeping critical services running, this episode delivers insights you can’t afford to miss.

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🧑 Guest Information:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alfredortiz/

Website: https://csdcyber.com/?v=6bb4bf99493d

⏱ Timestamps

00:00:00 - Introduction & Background

00:06:30 - Blending Academia with Cybersecurity Practice

00:11:30 - Realistic Pen Testing & Physical Security Breaches

00:18:30 - AI-Driven Threats & Deepfake Attacks

00:25:00 - Wireless Vulnerabilities & Proprietary Defenses 00:26:00 - Post-Quantum Encryption Readiness

00:30:00 - Municipal Infrastructure Vulnerabilities

00:36:30 - The Cost of Compliance Over Protection

00:40:30 - Medical Triage Reporting Method

00:42:00 - Growth Through Referrals & Conferences

00:44:30 - Trust-Building in Cyber Relationships

00:45:30 - AI & Encryption Research Initiatives

00:46:00 - Long-Term Vision for Cyber Defense

00:49:15 - Podcast Outro & Action Items

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