New York has issued new cybersecurity regulations and launched a $2.5 million SECURE grant program to help protect drinking water and wastewater systems as they increasingly rely on digital controls. The initiative pairs mandatory standards, training, incident reporting, technical assistance, and targeted funding to boost resilience and safeguard public health. #GovernorHochul #SECURE
Keypoints
- New statewide regulations establish minimum cybersecurity requirements for water utilities.
- Certified operator training and mandatory incident reporting are now required.
- The SECURE grant program provides up to $50,000 for assessments and $100,000 for upgrades within a $2.5M fund.
- The Environmental Facilities Corporation will offer no-cost technical assistance through Community Assistance Teams.
- The plan coordinates multiple agencies to modernize defenses and protect essential water services and public health.
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