A cyberattack has exposed critical infrastructure vulnerabilities, leading agencies to discuss necessary engineering defenses against cyber risks.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 3

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Colonial Pipeline Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency National Academy of Engineering

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Agencies are tracking cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure, involving the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and GEMA. All 2 developments

The entities involved

Colonial Pipeline
American company
- Amid geopolitical tensions regarding Iran, the Colonial Pipeline is facing capacity limits impacting diesel imports crucial for New England and the West Coast. Trump commented on annihilating Iran.Wed 19:03
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security
- Donald Trump co-introduced the JAWBONE Act bill and was accused of being weaponized by the Biden administration.Mon 08:06
- Trump signed a bill funding immigration enforcement, while a committee advanced legislation to fund DHS, including resources for ICE.Sun 21:54
National Academy of Engineering
engineering branch of the United States National Academies
- Chuck Vest served as president of both MIT and the National Academy of Engineering.Wed 09:28

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Sep 3enr.com