The Franklin project, initiated to bolster cybersecurity in American water utilities, has garnered significant volunteer support, drawing over 350 participants. Volunteers assist various water systems in Indiana, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont, focusing on essential cybersecurity practices like default password changes and multi-factor authentication. The project addresses the misconception that small-town utilities are safe from cyber threats, underlining that they can be targeted by sophisticated actors, including foreign nations. Planned expansions aim to protect thousands of facilities, acknowledging their importance to communities and key infrastructure.
The Franklin project, named for Benjamin Franklin, aims to provide cybersecurity services to water facilities across the U.S., addressing vulnerabilities often overlooked due to their small size.
Volunteers are helping water systems in four states with cybersecurity essentials, such as changing default passwords and implementing multi-factor authentication, to enhance security.
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