Summary: CISA recently published the “Dams Sector Personnel Screening Guide,” to help dam owners and operators in developing and implementing personnel screening protocols appropriate for their facilities.
Analyst Note: Although the guide is geared towards dam owners and operators, water and wastewater utilities could benefit from the guidance offered by the report. Ultimately, an effective screening protocol for potential employees and contractor support can help prevent insider threats and bolster physical security by ensuring that untrustworthy individuals do not gain employment or access to sensitive facilities or information.
Of course, insider threats are an enduring risk to the water and wastewater sector. Insider threat incidents, be they intentional or unintentional, can lead to serious operational disruptions to water utilities. Accordingly, the guide includes a description of personnel screening objectives, sample protocols, verification methods, and additional resources to aid Dams Sector organizations in understanding and mitigating the insider threat through personnel screening.
Original Source: https://www.cisa.gov/resources-tools/resources/dams-sector-personnel-screening-guide
Mitigation Recommendations:
- CISA - Insider Threat Mitigation
- CISA - Insider Threat Reporting Templates
- CISA - Resources for Onboarding and Employment Screening Fact Sheet
Related WaterISAC PIRs: 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5
