U.S. and Australian agencies have issued CI Fortify guidance to help critical infrastructure operators isolate vital OT systems before a cyberattack or major disruption occurs. The advisory highlights persistent threats from Volt Typhoon, Salt Typhoon, and pro-Russian hacktivists targeting sectors like water, energy, telecommunications, and transportation. #VoltTyphoon #SaltTyphoon #CISA #ACSC #FBI #AmericanWater
Keypoints
- Agencies urge critical infrastructure operators to prepare to isolate vital OT systems in advance.
- CI Fortify was developed by CISA, ACSC, the FBI, and international partners.
- The guidance focuses on disconnecting critical systems from corporate, Internet-facing, and other less-trusted networks.
- Threat actors like Volt Typhoon and Salt Typhoon have targeted infrastructure for espionage and future disruptive attacks.
- Operators are advised to test full isolation plans, document dependencies, and be ready to operate manually.