CISA issues alert for worker access to critical infrastructure, safety equipment during COVID-19

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency -- in response to an urgent request from the communications sector -- today issued guidance to ensure personnel in critical infrastructure industries are able to access their facilities during the COVID-19 crisis, with a list of essential functions that state and local authorities can consider as they impose new restrictions on workplaces.

“As State and local communities consider COVID-19-related restrictions, CISA is offering this list to assist prioritizing activities related to continuity of operations...