Steel oil pipes from a refinery. (Getty Images) TSA issues proposed cyber mandates for pipelines, rail, airlines The post-Colonial Pipeline proposal requires the agency's charges to follow one cyber mandate to rule them all. Nov 7, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Overhead aerial of Transamerica pyramid at night, San Francisco, California. (Getty Images) DOE announces $45 million investment for cybersecurity research The funding goes to 16 projects aimed at developing advanced tools to protect the energy sector. Feb 26, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
(Getty images) Water sector added to Biden administration’s initiative on ICS security Previously, the Biden administration pushed the initiative in the electricity sector and for pipelines. Jan 27, 2022 By Tim Starks
Getty Images TSA cyber requirements would fine pipeline operators for lax security practices It’s a big shift to the federal approach to pipeline security. May 27, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
Getty Images US issues emergency declaration following Colonial Pipeline ransomware incident, relaxing transport rules The 'regional emergency declaration” is meant to alleviate any disruptions to supply following the incident at Colonial Pipeline. May 10, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
Colonial Pipeline says it is working to restore operations. (Getty Images) Cyberattack disrupts Colonial Pipeline, which transports 100 million gallons of fuel daily Colonial Pipeline is one of the largest operators in the U.S. May 8, 2021 By Sean Lyngaas
Kaspersky’s industrial security specialists responded to the incident (Getty Images). DHS’s cyber wing responds to ransomware attack on pipeline operator The incident serves as a warning for industrial companies of the ways that ransomware can impact operations. Feb 18, 2020 By Sean Lyngaas