The U.S. water sector, home to approximately 50,000 public water systems, continues to struggle with the threat of hacking.
INDIANAPOLIS — The White House is warning people across the country that cyberattacks on water systems are on the rise.
The U.S. water sector, home to approximately 50,000 public water systems, continues to struggle with the threat of hacking.
In Indianapolis, Citizens Energy Group is one of the companies that continues to provide water to many Hoosiers, and the company is working to thwart cyber threats and has announced a comprehensive program to remediate cybersecurity issues. He said he has a “response plan.”
The company's statement is as follows:
Recognizing the critical role that water utilities play in public health and safety, Citizens is deeply committed to protecting water utilities from cyber threats through comprehensive and adaptive security strategies. Key cybersecurity strategies include: Risk assessment and management. Awareness of current threats. Employee training and awareness. Technology and infrastructure upgrades. Incident response plan. and continuous monitoring and improvement.
The Citizens Cybersecurity team leverages the latest industry standards and best practice guidance, including those from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). In fact, just last month, team members participated in his week-long cybersecurity training exercise presented by CISA that simulated an attack on a water utility. Additionally, our team maintains a comprehensive understanding of the cyber threat landscape, and team members receive federal clearance and attend confidential briefings to better understand and defend against cyber threats. I am. The public is actively investing in upgrading defense technology and network architecture, including advanced cyber threat detection systems. We also continually monitor our systems for unusual activity and regularly review and update our security policies and procedures.
When a cyber incident occurs, Citizens has a comprehensive response plan in place to quickly identify, contain, and remediate the threat. The Citizens Cybersecurity team regularly executes this plan to ensure preparedness for cyber events.
Given how important water is to life, the company wants to continue to reduce the vulnerabilities faced by many people across the country.
