Mattis: Don’t create separate military cyber service
The former defense secretary said U.S. Cyber Command needs emergency authority to be able to operate inside the United States.
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EPA will step up inspections of water sector cybersecurity
A new enforcement alert said that the majority of inspected water systems do not fully comply with federal requirements.
White House, EPA warn water sector of cybersecurity threats
The EPA is also convening a task force to take on some of the challenges facing the sector around cybersecurity efforts.
What resources do small utilities need to defend against cyberattacks?
In the country’s mission to protect critical infrastructure, more can be done to defend small community water, electricity and gas providers against cyber threats.
Dragos CEO: Digitization in critical infrastructure will spur attacks
Robert M. Lee expects the water sector to face greater risk of cyberattack as the industry moves to adopt digital technologies.
Water trade groups urge lawmakers to consider cyber training and more funding for their facilities
House subcommittee members make the case that more EPA regulatory efforts surrounding water facilities could “do more harm than good.”
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Feds: Iran-linked hacking campaign a ‘clarion call’ for digital defenses
A campaign targeting an Israeli device manufacturer highlights lax cyber protections in the water sector, top cybersecurity officials say.
Anti-Israel hacking campaign highlights danger of internet-connected devices
The Iran-linked Cyber Av3ngers hacking crew has targeted water facilities in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the United States.
Pennsylvania water facility hit by Iran-linked hackers
An anti-Israel hacking group with links to Iran forced a water facility in Pennsylvania to go into manual operations.
EPA calls off cyber regulations for water sector
The announcement is a major blow to the Biden administration's efforts to improve the cybersecurity of U.S. critical infrastructure.