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Cybersecurity for Water Utilities

Cybersecurity for Water Utilities

Created: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 14:13
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Cybersecurity

An article recently published in WaterWorld discusses the host of cyber risks confronting water and wastewater utilities, noting that managing them will require a culture shift. Risks have arisen from the advent of new technologies that expand attack surfaces and heighten the potential consequences of an attack and vulnerabilities introduced via supply chains. As described by the article, fortunately there is a growing awareness within the sector of these risks as well as a proliferation of tools and other resources to help water and wastewater utilities prevent and mitigate incidents. These include the American Water Works Association’s (AWWA’s) Cybersecurity Guidance and Tool and employee cybersecurity training materials. The article’s author underscores the importance of every water and wastewater utility taking steps to protect itself, no matter how small it is and even if it is in a remote location. WaterWorld.