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US intelligence agencies have released a guide to protecting critical infrastructure.
In light of the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, the US agencies CISA, the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have published recommendations to improve the protection of water and wastewater Systems (WWS) from cyber threats.
The document lists 8 key measures aimed at reducing the risk of cyber attacks and increasing resistance to malicious actions.
Among the recommendations:
In addition, agencies offer companies to visit a specialized resource to get additional protection and scanning tools, as well as detailed information about threats.
In recent years, water supply facilities in the United States have become targets for cybercriminals, which has compromised critical infrastructure and raised concerns about public safety. In this regard, CISA launched a free network scanning program in September to help critical infrastructure facilities, including the water sector, detect security gaps and protect systems from cyber attacks.
In light of the growing threat of cyber attacks on critical infrastructure, the US agencies CISA, the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have published recommendations to improve the protection of water and wastewater Systems (WWS) from cyber threats.
The document lists 8 key measures aimed at reducing the risk of cyber attacks and increasing resistance to malicious actions.
Among the recommendations:
- restricting access to key assets from the internet;
- regular cybersecurity assessments of management and IT systems;
- changing standard or untrusted passwords;
- inventory assets operational technologies and information systems to understand potential threats;
- develop and implement cybersecurity incident response plans;
- regular system backups to facilitate recovery from hacking attacks;
- eliminate vulnerabilities to prevent exploitation;
- conduct annual employee training sessions to raise awareness of cyber threats.
In addition, agencies offer companies to visit a specialized resource to get additional protection and scanning tools, as well as detailed information about threats.
In recent years, water supply facilities in the United States have become targets for cybercriminals, which has compromised critical infrastructure and raised concerns about public safety. In this regard, CISA launched a free network scanning program in September to help critical infrastructure facilities, including the water sector, detect security gaps and protect systems from cyber attacks.