Natural gas sector conducts unprecedented national cyber exercise, amid specter of regulation

The American Gas Association recently hosted the natural gas sector’s first “nationwide tabletop drill” focused on cybersecurity, physical security and business continuity, a move that industry sources say reflects a proactive approach to cyber and comes as federal officials consider regulatory moves across critical infrastructure sectors.

“While natural gas companies conduct security exercises internally and are invited to other energy-related exercises, there has not been a nationwide exercise focused on natural gas … until now,” AGA said in a release...