Over 70% of water systems surveyed since last September failed to meet certain security standards, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks that can cripple essential services, as reported by the EPA.
Facilities displayed 'critical' vulnerabilities in recent EPA inspections, such as the continued use of default passwords, prompting an urgent call for improved cybersecurity measures from water system owners by the EPA.
The EPA emphasized the importance of enhancing network security, including steps like conducting cybersecurity awareness training, transitioning systems offline, and increasing water infrastructure inspections to prevent potential threats.
The U.S. water landscape faces complex cybersecurity challenges, with incidents over the past year involving hackers infiltrating systems to display messages or disrupt functionalities, prompting the EPA to consider civil and criminal enforcement actions in certain cases.
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