Ensuring Critical Services Operate Manually During Major Cyberattacks.
This Act mandates federal agencies (CISA and FEMA) to assess and develop contingency plans ensuring critical public services, such as power and water supply, can operate manually (offline) during severe cyber incidents. The goal is to guarantee service continuity, even if digital systems are disabled, thereby minimizing disruption to citizens' daily lives.
Key points
Requires an assessment within 180 days of the ability of critical infrastructure (power, water, transport) to switch to manual operating mode during a cyberattack.
Federal agencies must update guidelines with best practices for essential personnel to maintain infrastructure operations without digital or internet access.
Improved contingency planning aims to protect citizens from losing essential services due to widespread cyber incidents.
Status:
Expired
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