Earlier this month, Aviation Week Network hosted the annual A&D Programs Conference in Washington, D.C.. Attended by C-suite industry executives and government leaders, this event provides business intelligence and networking opportunities for industry and defense attendees, and this year’s event focused on the theme of “Building a Resilient Industrial Base.”

In an era of increasing reliance on interconnected critical infrastructure systems, safeguarding power grids, gas pipelines, and transportation networks has never been more vital. These systems are often vulnerable to malware and other malicious hacking methods.  Most recently, Dutch researchers from cybersecurity firm Midnight Blue have identified vulnerabilities in the