The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has unveiled a new national initiative aimed at helping critical infrastructure operators withstand and recover from major cyberattacks by preparing to operate in isolation from the internet and third-party dependencies.
The program, CI Fortify, is designed to ensure that organizations can continue delivering essential services even when their networks are degraded, disconnected, or under active cyberattack. “Resilience and reliability begin with planning and investing,” said acting CISA director Nick Andersen during a media briefing, emphasizing that operators must be ready to function even when cut off from external connectivit...