January 19, 2024 at 06:54AM
The US government released new guidance for the water and wastewater sector to improve cyber resilience and incident response capabilities. The document, developed by CISA, the FBI, and the EPA, outlines federal roles and resources, encourages incident reporting, and emphasizes interaction with local cyber communities. It aims to mitigate escalating cyber threats impacting critical infrastructure.
From the meeting notes, key takeaways include:
– The US government has published new guidance for the water and wastewater (WWS) sector to improve cyber resilience and incident response capabilities.
– The guide outlines how water utility owners and operators can engage with federal partners to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to cyber incidents, given the increased interest by threat actors in the sector.
– The Water and Wastewater Sector – Incident Response Guide (PDF) was created by CISA, the FBI, and the EPA, detailing federal roles, resources, and responsibilities throughout the incident response lifecycle.
– The guidance emphasizes incident reporting, available resources and training, building a cybersecurity baseline, engaging with local cyber communities, and strengthening incident response plans with four stages: preparation, detection and analysis, containment and recovery, and post-incident activity.
– Water facilities should focus on ensuring the normal operation of their systems and participate in collective response efforts, regardless of being victims of an incident.
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