November 19, 2024 at 03:02PM A recent EPA study found that nearly one-third of U.S. drinking water systems have cybersecurity vulnerabilities, affecting approximately 82.7 million people. The agency lacks a tracking system for potential attacks, relies on DHS for incident reporting, and faces ongoing challenges in enhancing cybersecurity amidst aging infrastructure. ### Meeting Takeaways: 1. … Read more
October 7, 2024 at 01:34PM American Water, the largest U.S. water and wastewater utility, experienced a cyberattack prompting system shutdowns. The company hired cybersecurity experts and initiated a joint investigation with law enforcement. The incident led to the closure of its online services and billing paused. The company assured no impact on water facilities. This … Read more
March 20, 2024 at 02:39PM The US government urges states to improve water sector cybersecurity amid rising threats. The EPA plans to establish a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force to address vulnerabilities and adopt best practices. Recent attacks have raised awareness, prompting the EPA to pursue a concerted effort with state officials, backed by the … Read more
December 18, 2023 at 11:09AM The cybersecurity agency CISA advises manufacturers to cease using default passwords for industrial control systems (ICS) in the water sector due to recent attacks. It recommends implementing safe default behavior, eliminating widely known default passwords, and conducting field tests to ensure secure product usage. Executives are urged to drive security … Read more