Colonial Pipeline halts operations after cyberattack; largest refined products pipeline in US
Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the US, transporting more than 100 million gallons of fuel daily to meet the energy needs of consumers from Houston, Texas to the New York Harbor. On 7 May, the Colonial Pipeline Company learned it was the victim of a cyberattack involving ransomware. In response, the company took certain systems offline to contain the threat; this has temporarily halted all pipeline operations.
Colonial Pipeline is 5500 miles in length, and links refineries on the Gulf Coast to the eastern and southern US. The pipeline supplies nearly half of the US East Coast’s fuel supply; a prolonged outage could spike gasoline prices just as the summer driving season is approaching.
Secretary of Homeland Security to Participate in U.S. Chamber of Commerce NOW + NEXT
On Wednesday, May 5, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will participate in a virtual event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce entitled NOW + NEXT: Countering Ransomware Webinar. Secretary Mayorkas will speak about why protecting against ransomware is a national security priority and a critical issue for small businesses.
Following his remarks, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) representatives will participate in a panel discussion on how small businesses can better protect themselves from this evolving threat. Panelists include:
Eric Goldstein, Executive Assistant Director, Cybersecurity Division, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
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