Experts say the challenges are numerous. Many of the systems in California and nationwide are still operating with outdated software, poor passwords, aging infrastructure and other weaknesses that could leave them at risk.
The payment came shortly after the attack got underway last week. The FBI discourages organizations from paying ransom to hackers.— a vital U.S. oil conduit between the Gulf of Mexico and the East Coast — spurred fuel shortages, flight cancellations and a state of emergency declaration from President Biden.that calls for a “more intentional, more coordinated and more well-resourced approach to cyberdefense.”in 2016, in which hackers tried but failed to take control of a sluice gate.
“We are constantly taking steps to ensure the security of our water supplies against physical and cybersecurity threats,” Hagekhalil said. He noted that community water systems serving more than 3,300 people are required to actively update their risk and resilience assessment and emergency response plans every five years.
Southern California’s water district installs a quake-resistant pipe along the Colorado River Aqueduct to prevent a major spill. However, most large systems in California “are doing what needs to be done” when it comes to cybersecurity, she said. Small and medium-size systems, which often have fewer resources than major providers, may need assistance however, and could benefit from the guidance of larger operators.
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