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.
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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.”
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.
Presidential council recommends launching a Department of Water to confront cyberthreats, climate change
The National Infrastructure Advisory Council is calling for drastic changes to increase the resiliency of U.S. water systems.
Water companies are increasingly uninsurable due to ransomware, industry execs say
The scope of what insurers are covering is also narrowing as costs go up, said an association representative.