Lawmakers unveil bill to protect water systems from cyber threats

TLDR:

• Lawmakers introduced the Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) Establishment Act to address cybersecurity threats to water systems.
• The bill aims to create a new governing body to oversee cybersecurity requirements and recommendations for drinking and wastewater systems in the U.S.

Lawmakers Reps. Rick Crawford and John Duarte introduced the Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) Establishment Act in response to warnings about foreign hackers targeting U.S. water systems. The bill proposes the creation of a new governing body to oversee cybersecurity requirements and recommendations for drinking and wastewater systems in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This proactive approach comes after warnings from the Federal government about China-based hacking groups targeting critical infrastructure and the need to enhance cybersecurity measures to protect American citizens and communities. The bill aims to ensure that water infrastructure in the U.S. is adequately prepared to deal with potential cybersecurity threats at a time when cyber threats are constant and technology is evolving rapidly.