Cyberattacks are a growing threat to critical infrastructure sectors, including drinking water and wastewater systems. The COVID-19 pandemic has given an unprecedented opportunity to cyber attackers to hack and break down an organizations’ IT infrastructure, increasing unauthorized access to utilities, leading to stolen or exploited customer billing information and other sensitive data including passwords, addresses, critical asset inventory, vulnerability assessment information, and the ability to make unauthorized adjustments to system operations. As we continue to see more and more cyberattacks, water and wastewater systems should be proactive in assessing their operations for gaps in cybersecurity and make adjustments where possible to reduce the risks of an attack.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity Infrastructure & Security Agency (CISA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and the Department of Safety (NHDOS) Information and Analysis Center will present information on cybersecurity basics, water sector cyber threat briefing, EPA tools and resources, and an update on available funding. Plus, learn how you can receive one-on-one FREE technical assistance from federal agencies and contractors.