New cybersecurity measures for pipelines expected from feds following Colonial attack

New cybersecurity measures for pipelines expected from feds following Colonial attack

New rules would require pipeline companies to report cyber incidents to the federal government.

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BEFORE KILLINGTHE OTHERS AND THEM HIMSELF.THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION ISENHANCING PIPELINE SECURITYAFTER THE COLONIAL PIPELINEHACK.PIPELINE COMPANIES WILL BEREQUIRED TO REPORT CONFIRMED ORPOTENTIAL CYBERATTACKS TO THEDEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITYWITHIN 12 HOURS.THIS IS A SHIFT FROM THE CURRENTVOLUNTARY SYSTEM OF REPORTING.THE NEW MANDATE ALSO REQUIRESCOMPANIES TO DESIGNATE A "24-7"CYBERSECURITY COORDINATOR TOLIAISON WITH THE GOVERNMENT.ONE HUNDRED OF THE MOST CRITICALPIPELINES ARE IMPACTED BY THENEW REQUIREMENT -- INCLUDING