Sovereign-sponsored and politically motivated cyber attacks on critical infrastructure in the U.S. have become more frequent, resulting in a heightened risk of infrastructure failures that could cause significant economic disruptions and loss of life.
U.S. infrastructure providers’ preparedness for such attacks, which are often sophisticated compared to more common cyber criminality, is inconsistent due to differing federal regulations and ownership. At the same time, the level of continued federal support for government cyber security institutions is uncertain.
20 May, 2025