Utility Dive•11 days ago
CISA updates cybersecurity benchmarks for critical infrastructure organizations
Key Takeaway
Stricter CISA cybersecurity benchmarks for critical infrastructure will increase compliance burdens and operational costs for power providers and large consumers, demanding proactive security investments.
AI Summary
- •CISA (Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency) has updated and streamlined its cybersecurity benchmarks for critical infrastructure, including utilities, grid operators, and power providers.
- •This policy change mandates enhanced cybersecurity measures, increasing compliance requirements and operational costs for IPPs and grid operators.
- •Large power consumers, especially those deemed critical infrastructure (e.g., datacenters), will face increased scrutiny on their own cyber defenses and grid interface security.
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