Does nuclear need a crash course on cyber security

Internet surfing by reactor operators at River Bend nuclear plant could draw $140,000 fine. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) January 10 proposed a $140,000 fine for Entergy after investigating Internet use by reactor operators at its River Bend nuclear plant north of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In a release, the NRC announced it proposed the civil penalty related to a period in 2010 when nine operators violated plant procedures requiring them to "remain attentive and focused on their work." Between January and April, they frequently accessed the Internet from the control room while on duty. Six operators will receive severity level IV violations from the agency. Three others and the plant itself will be issued level III violations.

Source: http://nuclearstreet.com/nuclear_power_industry_news/b/nuclear_power_news/archive/2012/01/10/internet-surfing-by-reactor-operators-at-river-bend-nuclear-plant-coulddraw-_2400_140_2c00_000-fine-101002.aspx

Joe Weiss