Congresswoman Betty McCollum released a statement on July 30 discussing the suspected involvement of Iranian hackers on a series of coordinated cyberattacks on Minnesota towns' water infrastructure last week. Her statement focused on her close coordination with "Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with Metro State University to ensure that our communities are prepared to protect themselves from these attacks."
The release includes a contribution from Professor Faisal Kaleem: "“Cybersecurity is inseparable from public safety. Although no contamination or public health impacts have been reported, this attack demonstrates the risks posed when malicious actors gain access to the operational technology that supports essential water and wastewater services. Minnesota’s communities need trained cybersecurity professionals, secure systems, affordable continuous monitoring, and strong partnerships among federal, state, local, and educational institutions. Metro State University is committed to helping build that resilience through education, workforce development, and partnerships that strengthen the critical infrastructure Minnesotans depend on every day.”
For the full text of Congresswoman McCollum's news release, visit her website.