In the wake of the debilitating ransomware attack earlier this month on Colonial Pipeline, which operates a major fuel pipeline, department officials rushed to enact measures that they believe will better secure the industry as a whole and help identify and prevent cyberattacks.
Under a forthcoming Transportation Security Administration security directive, these pipeline companies will be required to report both confirmed and potential incidents to DHS’ cybersecurity branch.
Pipeline owners and operators will also be required to designate a “24/7, always available” cybersecurity coordinator…
