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.
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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…
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.
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Ransomware incidents rose 73% globally in 2023, report shows
Ransomware attacks rose 73% between 2022 and 2023, according a report published Thursday by the Ransomware Task Force, part of the Institute for Security Technology, a Washington…
Critical infrastructure cyberattacks ‘a geopolitical weapon’ says new report
A new report from the cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 shows that attacks on energy infrastructure are particularly rampant.
CISA publishes resilience-planning playbook for critical infrastructure
A new document from CISA guides local governments and the private sector on how to improve the resiliency of critical infrastructure.
Securing water utilities a top priority for Vermont’s new cyber chief
John Toney, Vermont's new chief information security officer said he's taking a proactive approach to securing the state's critical infrastructure.