White House to soon launch water provider cyber protection program
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ByDavid DiMolfetta,
Cybersecurity Reporter, Nextgov/FCW
August 26, 2026 02:22 PM ET
The plans come as several states face water system intrusions from what some official suspect could be linked to Iran.
The White House will soon unveil a program designed to help protect water infrastructure providers from cyberattacks, which comes as multiple states face hacking attempts on their water systems that some officials suspect may be tied to Iran, according to a person with knowledge of the plans.
The program, led by the Office of the National Cyber Director, would enlist a slew of private firms to help states with few cyber resources bolster their defenses against digital attacks on platforms that manage areas like water and wastewater transmission, said the person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to communicate the plans.
The program could be...
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