Department of the Environment - Community Water and Sewerage Systems - Cybersecurity Planning and Assessments

HB 1062 requires Maryland's Department of the Environment to coordinate cybersecurity planning for community water and sewer systems with the Department of Information Technology and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management. It mandates that water and sewer providers (both public and private) implement cybersecurity measures meeting or exceeding federal standards, report cyber incidents, and plan for service disruptions caused by attacks like ransomware. The bill also requires updating certification training for operators to include cybersecurity awareness and establishes minimum standards for these systems. These changes directly affect all community water and sewer providers in Maryland, aiming to strengthen their digital defenses against threats to critical infrastructure.