Tulane University cybersecurity expert Joshua Copeland is available to speak on the importance of protecting operational technology (OT) from cyberattacks. Among other applications, OT controls valves, engines, conveyors and other machines vital to daily life. OT cyberattacks often lead to dire consequences beyond system delays.

The Salt Typhoon wasn’t a Hollywood breach. Attackers used years-old holes in common internet gear — some dating to 2018 — and sat inside parts of telecom and government networks for nine to 18 months. No fancy tools. The miss was basic upkeep.