Primary Mitigations to Reduce Cyber Threats to Operational Technology

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

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05/06/2025 08:00 AM EDT

CISA is increasingly aware of unsophisticated cyber actor(s) targeting ICS/SCADA systems within U.S. critical Infrastructure sectors (Oil and Natural Gas), specifically in Energy and Transportation Systems. Although these activities often include basic and elementary intrusion techniques, the presence of poor cyber hygiene and exposed assets can escalate these threats, leading to significant consequences such as defacement, configuration changes, operational disruptions and, in severe cases, physical damage. CISA strongly urges Critical Infrastructure Asset Owners and Operators to review this fact sheet for detailed guidance on reducing the risk of potential intrusions.

 

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