EPA, National Security Council announce next steps for engaging with water sector on cybersecurity

The Environmental Protection Agency and the National Security Council are holding a meeting Thursday with state environment, health and security chiefs on cybersecurity for water systems, according to a recent letter to U.S. governors and information shared by EPA outlining the Biden administration’s plans to bolster protections for utilities without binding mandates that have faltered in court.

“We need your support to ensure that all water systems in your state comprehensively assess their current cybersecurity practices to identify any significant...