US task force aims to plug security leaks in water sector

The EPA, backed by the National Security Council, is launching a Water Sector Cybersecurity Task Force to accelerate adoption of basic cyber hygiene and sector-wide best practices across U.S. water and wastewater systems, following incidents like the Aliquippa attack and Volt Typhoon intrusions. The initiative builds on the 2023 sector roadmap and seeks input from state leaders, revisiting efforts previously stalled by legal challenges, with a focus on mitigating risks from default credentials, outdated software, and broader critical infrastructure threats.