New Federal Cybersecurity Requirements for Railway Operators
The U.S. government has recently concentrated on enhancing cybersecurity in sectors that are essential to the nation. Officials realized the need of safeguarding the American infrastructure after the Colonial Pipeline ransomware assault shut down a crucial gasoline pipeline, resulting in serious gas shortages. Leaders focused on bolstering the security of such industries in response to the growing threat.
The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA) was ratified by President Biden in March 2022. The Act applies to agencies, groups, and companies whose service interruption would jeopardise the economy or the health and safety of the general population. Critical infrastructure includes various industries, including the railroads read the complete article ...