‘CI Fortify’ Is the New Road Map for State and Local Resilience

CISA released the CI Fortify initiative to help critical infrastructure owners/operators prepare for cyber operations during geopolitical conflicts by emphasizing "Isolation" (operating OT systems disconnected from third-party networks) and "Recovery" (backups, documentation, and recovery planning). The article highlights concerns about nation-state actors prepositioned in OT environments, the rising use of AI by attackers, and recent reports of PLC exploitation and a municipal water system compromise, urging state and local entities to adopt resilience measures.