From: Morning Consult
U.S. regulators are downplaying independent researchers’ warnings that civilian nuclear plants are gravely underprepared for potential cyber attacks. A recent report from a respected European think tank described a “culture of denial” within the nuclear industry generally, and offered specific criticisms of the United States. Its findings have rattled many in the energy and cybersecurity arenas.
The research from London-based Chatham House says the “risk of a serious cyber attack on civil nuclear infrastructure is growing, as facilities become ever more reliant on digital systems and make increasing use of commercial ‘off-the-shelf’ software.”
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