New York is providing more than $9 million through its SECURE grant program to help 153 drinking water and wastewater systems improve cybersecurity defenses and meet new state standards. The funding follows a coordinated campaign against water and wastewater facilities across multiple states, with CISA urging utilities to secure exposed operational technology and remote access. #SECURE #CISA #NewYork #Braham #RapidCity
Keypoints
- New York awarded more than $9 million to 153 water and wastewater systems.
- The SECURE grant program will fund cybersecurity assessments and security upgrades.
- Recipients will receive no-cost technical assistance from the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation.
- The grants help utilities comply with new cybersecurity standards, including training, reporting, and risk-based protections.
- The announcement follows cyberattacks on water infrastructure in multiple states, prompting CISA guidance for operators.