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Dispel targets exposed PLCs and remote access risks facing small U.S. water and electric utilities
Dispel launched the Community Power & Water Program to provide affordable secure remote access solutions for small U.S. water and electric utilities. The initiative responds to documented risks including a July 2026 incident affecting 30+ Minnesota municipal water utilities, where attackers exploited internet-exposed programmable logic controllers (PLCs) using default credentials and missing authentication. The program is designed for utilities with minimal cybersecurity staff, delivering deployment in a single shift without requiring infrastructure overhauls or dedicated security teams.
Why it matters: Small and mid-sized water and electric utilities face immediate risk from internet-exposed PLCs; operators need to implement controlled remote access and credential management now to prevent attackers from gaining direct access to critical infrastructure controls.
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