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Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Drinking Water and Wastewater Utilities and Immediate Protective Measures

Since 2004, October has been declared Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a national initiative to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and empower individuals and organizations to protect their data and systems. The EPA has Water Webinars for this month, the URL is Join EPA’s Water Webinars for Cybersecurity Awareness Month | US EPA.

Over the years, it has grown into a collaborative effort between government and industry to enhance cybersecurity awareness, encourage actions by the public to reduce online risk and generate discussion on cyber threats on a national and global scale.
In today’s digital world, cyber threats are more sophisticated and frequent than ever. 
 From phishing scams and ransomware to data breaches and identity theft, the risks we face are real—and growing. 
This month focuses on the theme “Building a Cyber Strong America. This initiative, led by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), aims to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience among individuals, organizations, cities, towns, and counties Key activities include:
  • Educating the public about common cyber threats and best practices for safeguarding digital assets. 
  • Promoting the adoption of safe online practices, such as creating strong passwords, enabling multifactor authentication, and recognizing and reporting scams. 
  • Encouraging participation through various events and resources provided by CISA and other organizations. 
The threat of cyberattacks against water systems has increased in recent years, and SCDES BOW and EPA continues to work with these water systems to implement best management practices to swiftly address any cybersecurity concerns as they arise.

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