U.S. regulators propose that Colonial Pipeline be fined $986,400 over a series of federal pipeline safety regulation violations. Regulators say cybersecurity deficiencies at Colonial Pipeline made the attack possible. The company shut down its services despite the fact that the delivery of fuel was never directly being attacked. Some say the nearly $1 million penalty pales in comparison with the $5 million paid as ransom. Others say there is broader awareness now about attacks on supply chain infrastructure, and organizations are more mindful about risk today.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/colonial-pipeline-may-have-to-pay-fine-nearly-1-million-a-19050