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Cybersecurity Coalition Asks Feds to Boost Water Sector Defense

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8 August 2026

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technology

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Security Infrastructure

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United States

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The Operational Technology Cybersecurity Coalition has urged the US federal government to enhance cybersecurity measures for the water sector by introducing binding directives specifically for operational technology, reauthorizing funding programs for state and local cybersecurity, supporting new cybersecurity leadership roles, and passing long-term cyber threat information-sharing legislation.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Security Infrastructure.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must prepare for increased federal cybersecurity rules targeting operational systems in water utilities. This will raise baseline expectations and open federal funding routes that can rapidly strengthen your defences.

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1 source · 8 Aug 2026

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