New York Boosts Funding for Water Cybersecurity Grants
The grants will fund assessments and upgrades for 153 local water projects as officials respond to escalating cyberattacks on utilities.
- On Monday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced over $9 million in grants to strengthen cybersecurity for water systems, with the SECURE program supporting 153 local projects across the state.
- Cyberattacks have recently targeted water utilities in at least 12 states, prompting state action as analysts suspect Iran may be responsible for targeting critical infrastructure.
- Funding through the SECURE program supports upgrades including multifactor authentication and network logging, with grants ranging from $50,000 for assessments to $100,000 for implementing cybersecurity improvements.
- New York Section Chair Ken Naugle said the funding provides a critical boost for smaller systems, while Executive Director Jenny Ingrao emphasized that individual assessments are essential for effective security.
- Describing New York's policy as "commendable," former FBI official Cynthia Kaiser urged utilities to adopt basic steps like changing default passwords to protect critical water infrastructure amid escalating threats.
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Governor Hochul Announces Cybersecurity Grants for Five Westchester Water Systems
Photo from Magnific.com Governor Hochul Announces More Than $9 Million in Cybersecurity Grants to Help Protect 153 Water Systems Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul today announced more than $9 million in grants awarded to 153 local government projects statewide through the Strengthening Essential Cybersecurity for Utilities and Resiliency Enhancements (SECURE) grant program. This funding will support […]
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