Alpena Township Delays SCADA System Upgrade Following Cyberattack
The Alpena Township Board has postponed a $14,495 upgrade of its SCADA system until September due to a July cyberattack. This incident affected remote monitoring capabilities for the township and other utilities in Michigan, highlighting vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure.
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The Alpena Township Board voted to delay a $14,495 SCADA system upgrade until September after a July cyberattack impacted remote monitoring. UIS SCADA Inc., a Michigan-based firm, was set to execute the work, which involves replacing cellular equipment to enhance system security.
The township's water system, operated by F&V Operations and Resource Management (FVOP), primarily utilizes UIS's CRUiSE cloud platform for monitoring water levels and pump statuses. The July 27 cyberincident revealed vulnerabilities in the system, prompting the need for hardware updates.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) noted increased malicious activity against U.S. water systems, with utilities in at least seven states reporting incidents. While Alpena was not severely affected, officials emphasized the importance of upgrading to prevent future disruptions.
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