EPA to unveil new cybersecurity tools to protect US water systems

The Environmental Protection Agency plans to launch new cybersecurity tools to prevent and respond to cyberattacks on the United States’ water systems amid increased attacks by foreign adversaries.

To curb attacks from Russia and China, the EPA has introduced new, updated tools for water and wastewater systems as of Thursday to help mitigate potential attacks.

Jess Kramer, EPA assistant administrator for water, said in a statement, “Strengthening cybersecurity for the U.S. water sector is critically important because cyber resilience and water security are key to national security. Water systems across the country are facing cyberattacks that threaten the ability to provide safe water.”

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