The EPA has urged water systems to take actions to protect the country's drinking water, warning that cyberattacks against U.S. water utilities are becoming increasingly frequent.
Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement alert urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water. About 70% of utilities inspected by federal officials over the last year violated standards meant to prevent breaches or other intrusions, the agency said.
The industry group has published guidance for utilities and advocates for establishing a new organization of cybersecurity and water experts that would develop new policies and enforce them, in partnership with the EPA. 'Let's bring everybody along in a reasonable manner,' Morley said, adding that small and large utilities have different needs and resources.
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