Senator Warner warns of vulnerabilities in water and telecom systems, urges stronger cyber protections
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
During the Portsmouth visit, Senator Mark Warner cautioned that critical infrastructure, including water and telecom systems, lacks minimum cyber standards and called for stronger protections and R&D investment.
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After comments on the Ford and shipyard repairs, an audience member asked about intelligence assessments regarding tampering risks to water systems. Senator Mark Warner responded that critical infrastructure is vulnerable to cyber threats and urged stronger protections and investment in research and development.
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