Kansas reclassifies broadband as critical infrastructure
Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly signed a bill that makes the state's telecommunications technology part of its critical infrastructure.
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State, local cyber personnel should be treated as ‘front line’ defending critical infrastructure
State and local cybersecurity personnel are the backbone of protecting critical infrastructure in the U.S., deserving of more support, one expert said.
Critical infrastructure relies on ‘whole-of-state’ information sharing, says report
A new report from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center urges stronger collaboration between the various levels of government.
Secretaries of state ask DHS to retain essential election security services
The National Association of Secretaries of State on Friday sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, noting a preference that she retain…
Asset management software Cityworks had a security flaw
Trimble Cityworks, software used by cities to manage assets on infrastructure projects, contained a flaw that allowed elevated user permissions.
State and local governments should prepare for changes to CISA, cyber experts say
Cybersecurity experts and former state IT officials said that the Cybersecurity Infrastructure and Security Agency, which may soon see cuts, performs critical functions for protecting the government's…
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New federal playbook targets cyber grant-funded critical infrastructure projects
The Cyber Infrastructure and Security Agency's latest playbook provides new resources for agencies working on improving the cybersecurity of the nation's critical infrastructure.
Indiana begins offering water systems free cyber assessments
Water and wastewater facilities in Indiana can now obtain free cybersecurity assessments through the state's technology office.
‘Critical’ cyber vulnerabilities found in many water utilities, warns EPA inspector general
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Inspector General said a recent assessment uncovered an urgent need for cyber remediation.
How U.S. water infrastructure became a ‘huge’ cyber target
Samuel Alva, a technical adviser with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, says aiding thousands of water utilities is a "daunting" task.