# Is the new Water Cyber Shield Act too little, too late, and can a cyber group do it better? The experts weigh in

> Two US senators have proposed a new Water Cyber Shield Act to provide the EPA with additional funding and tools to conduct cybersecurity assessments on critical water infrastructure.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/is-the-new-water-cyber-shield-act-too-little-too-late-and-can-a-cyber-group-do-it-better-the-experts-weigh-in?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a81d2f81192bb61042ab030)
- **Published:** 2026-08-16
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #cybersecurity #water #cyber #infrastructure #shield #better #experts #group
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