Newport News Secures Water Systems | Virginia Beach News

Newport News is pouring over $6 million into its IT infrastructure to shield its water systems from escalating cyber threats, as federal agencies warn of attacks targeting critical infrastructure across seven states. With nearly half a million residents relying on its waterworks, the city is deploying top-tier cybersecurity measures, hiring dedicated CIO and CTO roles to fortify defenses against digital warfare. Experts caution that while no major breaches have hit the U.S. yet, the threat is real and growing — and the identities of attackers remain unknown. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1afaa7577e0a20bd