Groups Urge FERC To Convene Forum On Internal Network Security Monitoring Proposal
Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) moves to develop new or modified mandatory reliability standards related to internal network security monitoring it should first convene a forum that would allow for an exchange of information on the state and availability of existing technology, as well as its cost and efficacy, the American Public Power Association (APPA) and several other trade associations recently said.
Agencies Warn Of Cyber Threats Against ICS/SCADA Devices
The Department of Energy, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, National Security Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation are warning that certain advanced persistent threat actors have shown the capability to gain full system access to multiple industrial control system/supervisory control and data acquisition devices.
Report Offers Recommendations Tied To Grid Security Exercise
Continuing to enhance routine and emergency operations coordination between the electricity industry and natural gas providers and boosting operational coordination between the electricity industry and communications providers are recommendations flowing from a November 2021 grid security exercise that included a significant number of public power participants.
Cyber Activity Used By Indicted Russian State-Sponsored Actors Detailed
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Energy (DOE) recently published a joint cybersecurity advisory with information on multiple intrusion campaigns targeting U.S. and international energy sector organizations conducted by indicted Russian state-sponsored cyber actors from 2011 to 2018.
President Biden Signs Federal Cyberattack Reporting Requirement Into Law
President Biden on March 15 signed into law a federal cyberattack reporting requirement aimed at protecting critical infrastructure in the U.S.
Federal Government Warns Of Possible Satellite Communication Network Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released a joint cybersecurity advisory that warns organizations of possible threats to U.S. and international satellite communication (SATCOM) networks.
Russian Cyber Threats: What You Need To Know
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) is offering resources and guidance related to cyber threats from Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24.
FERC Moves To Close Gap In Reliability Standards For Electric Grid Cyber Systems
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on Jan. 20 issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NOPR) proposing to strengthen mandatory critical infrastructure protection (CIP) reliability standards by requiring internal network security monitoring for high- and medium-impact bulk electric system cyber systems.
APPA, Other Groups Seek FCC Rulemaking for 6 GHz Low Power Indoor Devices
The American Public Power Association (APPA) and a coalition of critical infrastructure industries on Dec. 7 asked the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt a rulemaking that develops new rules for 6 GHz low-power indoor (LPI) devices.
Federal Government, Partners Respond To Apache Software Vulnerability
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and its partners, through the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative, are responding to active, widespread exploitation of a critical remote code execution vulnerability in Apache’s Log4j software library.