"US Water Sector Vulnerable to Cyber Threats, Professor Says"

Jongeun You, an assistant professor of political science at Northern Michigan University, brings further attention to the vulnerability of the US water sector to cyberattacks. According to You, water and wastewater operators typically rely on Industrial Control System (ICS) devices created decades ago, and their Operational Technology (OT)/Information Technology (IT) systems are often found to be outdated. In addition, the US has over 150,000 public water systems, resulting in a structure that is difficult to protect because of its fragmentation. Due to inadequate funding and reliance on outside contractors, small and medium-sized municipal operators are also highly vulnerable to cyber threats. This article continues to discuss You's insights on the US water sector's vulnerability to cyber threats. 

Northern Michigan University reports "US Water Sector Vulnerable to Cyber Threats, Professor Says"

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