American Water headquarters in Camden, New Jersey. (Photo by Ajay Suresh / https://flic.kr/p/2pC3JsS) Major U.S. water company hit by cyberattack American Water Works Company said there does not appear to be any impact to water services. Oct 7, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
Benjamin Franklin writing his Autobiography. Franklin’s creation of a volunteer fire department has sparked an idea amongst the cybersecurity community. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images) How Benjamin Franklin is inspiring defenders to protect critical infrastructure The digital world is (mostly) on fire. Two new projects have tapped hackers to try and put it out. Aug 30, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 20: In an aerial view, pools of water are visible at the East Bay Municipal Utility District Wastewater Treatment Plant on March 20, 2024 in Oakland, California. The Biden administration and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) are warning states of possible cyberattacks on water systems after recents attacks including one by the Cyber Av3ngers, a group linked to the Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, that targeted internet-facing programmable logic controllers at Pennsylvania’s Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) EPA ‘urgently’ needs to step up cybersecurity assistance for the water sector, GAO says The watchdog said the agency lacks "cybersecurity-related goals, objectives, activities, and performance measures." Aug 1, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House on July 24. (Photo by Evan Vucci-Pool/Getty Images) Biden’s cybersecurity legacy: ‘a big shift’ to private sector responsibility Over the course of his term, Joe Biden has presided over an ambitious agenda on regulation and more, to both praise and criticism. Jul 29, 2024 By Tim Starks
Former Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks at DefenseScoop’s DefenseTalks on May 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Scoop News Group photo) 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. May 23, 2024 By Tim Starks
A pipe carrying potable water is seen in a water purification plant. (Getty Images) 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. May 20, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A water treatment plant. (Getty Images) 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. Mar 19, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
(Getty Images) 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. Mar 13, 2024 By Robert M. Lee
A wastewater treatment plant at The Port of Stockton is viewed on May 22, 2023, near Stockton, California. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) 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. Mar 6, 2024 By Christian Vasquez
A water treatment plant. (Getty Images) 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.” Jan 31, 2024 By Christian Vasquez