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Cyber Daily: Outdated U.S. Rules for Cybersecurity in Chemical Industry Cause Vulnerabilities, Watchdog Finds

The chemical business is regarded as a important piece of U.S. infrastructure. But federal cybersecurity requirements for the sphere haven’t been up to date in a decade, leaving it in danger for devastating cyberattacks, in step with a brand new review from the Government Accountability Office.
The chemical industry is considered a critical piece of U.S. infrastructure. But federal cybersecurity standards for the sector haven’t been updated in a decade, leaving it at risk for devastating cyberattacks, according to a new assessment from the Government Accountability Office.

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