AWWA Guidance Helps Water Utilities Guard Against Cyber Attacks

With cyber-attacks a growing threat to critical infrastructure systems, the American Water Works Association announced the release of expert guidance on how water utilities can reduce their cyber vulnerabilities.This guidance was prepared to provide water utility managers with a concise set of best practices and standards. It puts forth a transparent and repeatable process for evaluating a utility’s process control system. In order to provide the widest benefit, the guidance and tool are free and publicly available.“Our water systems are essential to the health and safety of our communities and citizens,” said AWWA Executive Director David LaFrance. “AWWA’s new cybersecurity