This is all it takes to stop a train (Lock and Code S07E06)

A recent cybersecurity incident revealed that minor network configuration issues caused significant train outages in the San Francisco Bay Area, disrupting rail operations. The problem affected multiple train systems under the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) authority, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical transportation infrastructure management. Immediate attention to network reliability and redundancy is required to prevent further disruptions.

This week on the Lock and Code podcast, we speak with Rachel Swan about the simple network problems causing major train outages in the Bay.