CISA's CI Fortify Initiative Urges U.S. Utilities to Prepare for Cyber Threats
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has launched the CI Fortify initiative, a new guidance aimed at electric utilities and critical infrastructure operators in the U.S. The initiative instructs these entities to prepare for potential geopolitical crises that could compromise their operational technology (OT) networks. The guidance emphasizes the need for isolation and recovery strategies, urging operators to disconnect OT systems from third-party networks to maintain essential services during cyber incidents. The initiative acknowledges the realistic threat of nation-state cyberattacks on U.S. utilities, marking a significant shift in federal posture. CISA is conducting targeted assessments, prioritizing defense-critical infrastructure, to ensure readiness against such threats. 
