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NIST Releases Cybersecurity Guidance for Water Utilities Amid Rising Threats

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Feed Name: ThreatCluster

Date Published: 2026-06-25

Date Updated: 2026-06-26

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On June 24, 2026, NIST published final guidelines for cybersecurity in the Water and Wastewater Sector that present architectures and best practices for secure remote access, including role-based access control, multi-factor authentication, least-privilege, and zero-trust principles; the guidance notes increasing targeting of water utilities by state-sponsored actors (notably linked to Iran and China) and emphasizes tailored defenses for utilities undergoing digital transformation.

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