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Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid, including some software
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Trump has reissued a 2020 executive order declaring a national emergency over foreign bulk-power systems in the US energy grid, banning their purchase, import, or installation if deemed a national security risk. The order, widely seen as targeting Chinese equipment, also requires a review of existing foreign-built hardware and software. The Energy Department has 120 days to develop enforcement rules.
Wake-Up Call for CNI After Iranian Attack Shuts Down UK Power Plant
An Iranian cyberattack that temporarily shut down a UK power plant has prompted warnings from security experts about vulnerabilities in critical national infrastructure. Analysts say the incident exposes inadequate defenses across key sectors and are calling for urgent investment in cybersecurity measures, improved threat intelligence sharing, and stronger regulatory frameworks to protect essential services from increasingly sophisticated state-sponsored attacks.