Tag: cybersecurity investments

Two years after Colonial Pipeline attack, CISA says ‘much work’ remains to ensure security, resilience of critical infrastructure

Two years after Colonial Pipeline attack, CISA says ‘much work’ remains to ensure security, resilience of critical infrastructure

On the second anniversary of the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) addressed the event as ‘a watershed moment in the short but turbulent history of cybersecurity.’ The incident highlighted the vulnerability of critical…

FERC authorizes incentive rate treatment for cybersecurity investments

FERC authorizes incentive rate treatment for cybersecurity investments

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Thursday a final rule providing incentive-based rate treatment for utilities making certain voluntary cybersecurity investments. The rule follows Congress’ direction under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 that the Commission…