PC Connection Flags Cybersecurity Gaps Between IT and Public Works

• PC Connection identified gaps between municipal IT and operational technology oversight as a cybersecurity risk to essential public services.
• Water utilities in at least seven states reported incidents to the FBI since July 27; Minnesota confirmed over 30 systems attacked in late July.
• Attackers accessed internet-facing controllers and changed configurations, causing operational disruptions that forced some utilities to rely on manual operations.
• The analysis recommends shared IT-public works oversight, tighter remote access controls and a 30-day review of connected assets and ownership.
• Manual fallback requires documented procedures, trained staff and practiced handoffs to reduce reliance on individual employees’ operational knowledge.

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